Marion County Sheriff Joe Kast to retire in June
Marion County Sheriff Joe Kast will retire at the end of June, a year and a half before his elected term is set to expire.
Kast announced his plans to retire at Wednesday's Marion County Board of Commissioners meeting. His last day will be June 30.
"I have been honored to work alongside every person I have had the opportunity to work with, regardless of what rank or position I have been in," Kast said in a statement announcing his retirement.
Kast was appointed sheriff in 2019 to fill the remainder of a term after Jason Meyers retired. He won the election for the position in 2020.
Kast has worked at the Marion County Sheriff's Office for 27 years and has been in law enforcement for 31 years, according to a news release.
"I am going to miss this job and profession, but mostly I will miss the women and men of the Sheriff’s Office and their dedication to serving our community," Kast said.
The Marion County Board of Commissioners will appoint a person to serve the remainder of Kast's term, which ends Dec. 31, 2024.
This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Marion County Sheriff Joe Kast to retire in June
