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The Marshall County supervisors appointed Joel Phillips as the new Marshall County Sheriff and Jordan Gaffney as the new Marshall County Attorney during the regular Tuesday meeting. The appointments went into effect immediately. Both positions will be on the November 2022 general election ballot.
The Marshall County Board of Supervisors was busy at the regular Tuesday meeting, even though the meeting was relatively short.
First, they appointed Joel Phillips as the new Marshall County Sheriff, which took effect immediately. He will serve in the role until November 2022 and then will be up for election.
“It was an interesting and good time we had going through the interviews,” Supervisor Bill Patten said. “Joel’s background and his work gives him an edge because he’s done this before. We’re excited to have Joel.”
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Marshall County Sheriff Steve Hoffman has accepted a job with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and will receive a significant increase in pay. He said he will miss the camaraderie with his deputies in Marshall County.
Marshall County Sheriff Steve Hoffman will remain on the job for the coming months before he intends to commit fully to Polk County.
Hoffman announced his intention to leave on Wednesday, but his official last day has not been determined yet. He is working with his administrative team at the sheriff’s office on his duties to provide a smooth transition out. Plus, the Marshall County Board of Supervisors will need to appoint someone to take Hoffman’s place.