There’s a new Sheriff in
town as things were made official today. In a sentimental ceremony Sheriff
Martin Ryan was sworn in by his father, former Am. Co. Superior court judge
Martin Ryan while his wife Theresa pinned his badge on. As young Martin
continues a family legacy of law enforcement in the County as his grandfather
G. W. Lucot served as an Amador Co. Sheriff from1914-1954.
Ryan also had the honor of
swearing in his new Under-Sheriff James or Jim Wegner who was Captain in charge
of investigations and, Special Teams which includes SWAT, the Dive Team,
Marijuana Suppression Unit, Crime Specific Unit, as well as Communications and
Technology. A large audience also
gathered to see the newly elected members of the Board of Supervisors and
re-elected County
Officials be sworn
in. Sheldon Johnson, the County Clerk
Recorder officiated swearing in the local elected officials which included
District Attorney Todd Riebe, Dr. Mike Carey Superintendent of Schools, Michael
Ryan Treasurer and Tax Collector, newly elected Brian Oneto and Ted Novelli,
Joe Lowe, Auditor, and Assessor Jim Rooney. In a separate ceremony Johnson swore in
longtime Superior Court Judge David Richmond.
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