Yesterday morning, the Shoshone County Board of Commissioners chose Will Eddy to serve as Shoshone County Sheriff, three weeks after Holly Lindsey submitted her resignation. Eddy was one of three names submitted by the Shoshone County Democratic Central Committee, along with Spike Angle and Chris Rice. Spokane-based KHQ reported the appointment on Tuesday evening.
The Shoshone News-Press published a longer article today with details about the incoming sheriff, including his intent to retain as many staff members as possible. Shoshone County voters rejected a temporary $1 million levy for law enforcement. Undersheriff Lance Stutzke suggested before Election Day that up to five employees could be laid off should the levy fail.
Stutzke had indicated his interest in being appointed to the vacant position.
A pre-appointment article by CDA Press noted that Will Eddy is 59 years old and lives in Osburn. He has no previous political experience, but has served in law enforcement for 27 years, starting as a reserve deputy in the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office.
During interviews with the county commissioners on Monday, Eddy said that his predecessor was “never here” and that issues with the budget and transparency had come about during her tenure. He added that he wanted to remove any perception of a “good ol’ boy” mentality.
According to Shoshone News-Press, Eddy will stand for election in his own right next year, and will officially be sworn in at noon Thursday.
Photo from a video by KREM News.
About Brian Almon
Brian Almon is the Editor of the Gem State Chronicle. He also serves as Chairman of the District 14 Republican Party and is a trustee of the Eagle Public Library Board. He lives with his wife and five children in Eagle.
