Deputies Vote No Confidence in Sheriff Administration

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  Members of the Grant County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriffs’ Association held a vote of no confidence in the current sheriff's office administration in June“Members of the Grant County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriffs’ Association held a vote of no confidence in the current sheriff's office administration in June, though the results have not been publicly released.”
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  The results of the vote have not been publicly released“Members of the Grant County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriffs’ Association held a vote of no confidence in the current sheriff's office administration in June, though the results have not been publicly released.”
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  Sheriff Joey Kriete confirmed a vote had taken place“Sheriff Joey Kriete, who is seeking re-election, confirmed a vote had taken place but said he had not been served with an official letter from the association and therefore could not confidently verify the results.”
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  Sheriff Joey Kriete said he had not been served with an official letter from the association“Sheriff Joey Kriete, who is seeking re-election, confirmed a vote had taken place but said he had not been served with an official letter from the association and therefore could not confidently verify the results.”
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  Sheriff Joey Kriete could not verify the results“Sheriff Joey Kriete, who is seeking re-election, confirmed a vote had taken place but said he had not been served with an official letter from the association and therefore could not confidently verify the results.”
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  The association has 55 members“Deputy Sheriff's Association President Jason McDonnell confirmed there are 55 members in the association, 54 of whom are eligible to vote.”
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  54 of the association's members are eligible to voteNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  President Jason McDonnell declined to comment beyond a written statement“Deputy Sheriff's Association President Jason McDonnell declined to comment on the measure beyond a brief written response. "At this time, the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association has no comment regarding the vote of no confidence against Sheriff Kriete," McDonnell wrote.”
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  The Columbia Basin Herald filed a public records request on June 22“The Columbia Basin Herald filed a public records request with Grant County on June 22 seeking documentation related to the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association's no-confidence vote.”
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  The Columbia Basin Herald sought documentation“The Columbia Basin Herald filed a public records request with Grant County on June 22 seeking documentation related to the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association's no-confidence vote.”
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  The county delayed releasing records“County officials initially estimated a response within five business days but later extended the deadline, citing questions about whether records associated with the vote were subject to public disclosure. Records Clerk Michael Sperline said the vote was conducted using an app accessed on county-issued phones assigned to deputies, requiring additional review to determine whether any records fall under public records laws.County officials also said more time was needed to locate responsive records and complete a legal review before any documents could be released. The deadline was initially extended to July 10; when that date arrived, the records office issued a second extension to July 24, citing ongoing difficulties collecting records and completing the review process. Officials indicated another extension could be necessary if the records are not obtained in time for legal evaluation.”
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  The county extended the deadline to July 24“The deadline was initially extended to July 10; when that date arrived, the records office issued a second extension to July 24, citing ongoing difficulties collecting records and completing the review process.”
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  The county delayed releasing records due to legal review concerns“County officials initially estimated a response within five business days but later extended the deadline, citing questions about whether records associated with the vote were subject to public disclosure. Records Clerk Michael Sperline said the vote was conducted using an app accessed on county-issued phones assigned to deputies, requiring additional review to determine whether any records fall under public records laws.County officials also said more time was needed to locate responsive records and complete a legal review before any documents could be released. The deadline was initially extended to July 10; when that date arrived, the records office issued a second extension to July 24, citing ongoing difficulties collecting records and completing the review process. Officials indicated another extension could be necessary if the records are not obtained in time for legal evaluation.”
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  The primary election for sheriff requires ballots to be postmarked or returned by August 4“Primary ballots must be postmarked or returned by Aug. 4.”
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  Sheriff Joey Kriete is running against Josh Sainsbury and Darrick Gregg in the primary election“Kriete is running against candidates Josh Sainsbury and Darrick Gregg in the primary election for sheriff.”