New Lane County Sheriff Appointed

New Lane County Sheriff appointed

The Lane County Board of Commissioners has unanimously selected Carl Wilkerson as Lane County’s newest Sheriff. He was sworn into office on June 11.  Wilkerson will serve as the Sheriff through 2026. He could begin a four-year term in 2027, if voters elect him.  Wilkerson has served as Chief Deputy of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office since 2019 under former Sheriff Clifton Harrold, who officially retired on May 16.  As the Chief Deputy, Wilkerso…

Another Creswell native to lead Lane County Sheriff’s Office - The Chronicle

EUGENE — Carl Wilkerson, a native of Creswell and a 30-year veteran of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, was appointed Sheriff on Wednesday afternoon.  “This is truly one of the most humbling times of my life,” Wilkerson said. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve our community in this regard, and I’m honored to get to serve our staff. To quote others, ‘I’m not a hero, but I work with a few,’ and they’re pretty amazing people. I could n…