He was their unanimous choice for what Madore said will be a “challenging” role, as the county adjusts to a new form of government.
As acting county manager, McCauley will be paid $163,100 a year, up from the $145,000 he has been earning as county administrator.
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Atkins sworn in as Clark County sheriff
Chuck Atkins was sworn in as Clark County sheriff in a standing-room-only ceremony Monday afternoon at the Public Service Center. Atkins’ family alone took up three rows of chairs, while county officials and law enforcement crowded into the back of the sixth floor hearing room.
“I think this is largest swearing-in in the history of Clark County,” said District Court Judge Darvin Zimmerman.
Atkins twiddled his thumbs while sitting in the front, waiting to be called forward and sworn in. It was only 10 seconds of nervousness, he said, adding that the large turnout was humbling and gratifying.
“It highlights the importance of what we’re getting ready to do,” he said. He’s the first new sheriff in 24 years, succeeding retiring Sheriff Garry Lucas, whose last day will be Dec. 31.
Atkins, 60, is a former Clark County sheriff’s administrator who came out of retirement to seek the elected office.
Vancouver residents got a rare three day weekend for Christmas in a time when the work week typically spanned six days. At Vancouver Barracks, though, soldiers’ holidays were tinged with sadness — after a band of thieves made off with 150 pounds of bacon stored in the garrison.
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