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After recall, Morton County names interim sheriff; commissioners approve deputy pay of $21/hour

Morton County Commissioners · June 23, 2026
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Summary

Following the recall of Sheriff Earls, Deputy Josh Hull is serving as interim sheriff and has hired Thad Earls as a deputy. Commissioners approved keeping Hull's pay unchanged and set Thad Earls' pay at $21 per hour by motion (mover: JW Finn; second: Ed Anderson).

Morton County commissioners addressed sheriff staffing and pay following the recall of Sheriff Earls during their June 23 meeting.

Commissioners stated that Deputy Josh Hull will serve as sheriff until a formal appointment is made. Hull hired Thad Earls as a deputy; the board approved maintaining Hull’s pay at its current level and set Thad Earls’ pay at $21 per hour. The motion to approve the pay arrangement was made by JW Finn, seconded by Ed Anderson, and passed (UYV).

The action was recorded as a personnel decision; no further action on permanent appointment was taken at the meeting.