Board appoints Billy Parker as interim Rockingham County sheriff, sets interim pay
The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners appointed Billy Parker as interim sheriff effective Aug. 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., following statute-driven party recommendation. The board later set interim annual pay at $119,346.49; both actions passed by voice vote.
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The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners voted to appoint Billy Parker as interim sheriff to fill the unexpired term left by Sheriff Page’s resignation effective July 31, 2026. County Manager Lance Messler announced the vacancy and said the county executive committee of the sheriff’s party had submitted a recommendation for the board’s consideration. "The process was that the respective party makes a recommendation to you all for consideration," Messler said.
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