EUGENE, Ore. — Carl Wilkerson has been unanimously appointed Lane County Sheriff by the Board of County Commissioners, Lane County Government reports in a media release.
Sheriff Wilkerson will serve in his appointed capacity through 2026 and, if elected by voters in 2026, would begin a full four-year term in 2027.
“I am both honored and humbled to continue to serve the Sheriff’s Office and our community in this new capacity,” said Sheriff Wilkerson. “I am very proud of the men and women who make up the Sheriff’s Office. I appreciate how hard they work and their passion to serve the Lane County community. I want to thank the Sheriff’s Office staff, the community, and most importantly, my family in supporting me throughout my career.”…