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Archive Home > 2006 > April > 19 > Sheriff, clerk: Posts should stay elective

Sheriff, clerk: Posts should stay elective

By Christopher Stollar / The Bulletin
April 19, 2006

The Deschutes County clerk and sheriff warned the Home Rule Charter Committee on Tuesday about the dangers of appointing - rather than electing - their positions.

Together, Clerk Nancy Blankenship and Sheriff Les Stiles said elections provide checks and balances and help prevent pressure from....

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