ST. GEORGE — After being chosen as the new county sheriff during a special election held Tuesday night, Nate Brooksby will officially assume the role mid-December when retiring Sheriff Cory Pulsipher steps down.
The special election was held at the Best Western Abbey Inn in St. George by the Washington County Republican Party during which the party’s central committee met to elect either Brooksby or Washington County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Jared Redfearn.
Both men have been with the Sheriff’s Office for over 20 years. Both also started their careers with the Sheriff’s Office as corrections officers.
Each candidate was given two minutes to speak before the assembled delegates of the central committee, many of whom had already been courted for their support by the two men beforehand.
During his speech, Redfearn told the delegates they “expect greatness” from their next sheriff, and he went on to tout his organizational skills and experience. Redfearn also told the delegates they should expect a Sheriff’s Office that is accountable and transparent with deputies who will serve as well as protect.
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