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Custer County appoints Derrick Reifenrath as sheriff, effective June 18
Summary
The Custer County Commission voted unanimously June 18 to appoint Derrick Reifenrath as sheriff effective the same day, filling the vacancy created by Sheriff Marty Mechaley's retirement; the position carries an annual salary of $92,718.00.
The Custer County Commission voted unanimously June 18 to appoint Derrick Reifenrath as sheriff effective June 18, 2026, filling the vacancy created by Sheriff Marty Mechaley's retirement.
The appointment was moved by Commissioner Craig Hindle and seconded by Commissioner Mark Hartman. The minutes record the sheriff's position at an annual salary of $92,718.00 and note Reifenrath will be sworn in at 2:00 PM on June 18. The vote was recorded as "all aye." The newly appointed sheriff thanked the commission in brief remarks recorded in the minutes.
The action follows public comment from outgoing Sheriff Marty Mechaley offering thanks to the commission "for their continued support over the years," also recorded in the meeting minutes. The commission had no conflict-of-interest declarations on the item. The commission adjourned at 10:05 AM; Reifenrath's swearing-in is scheduled for 2:00 PM the same day.
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