The Marion County District Attorney’s Office wishes to congratulate Lieutenant Nick Hunter on his selection as the next Sherriff of Marion County.  We appreciate the Board’s careful and considered selection process.  District Attorney Paige Clarkson stated, “I have worked with Lieutenant Hunter throughout his 15 years at the Sheriff’s Office.  I know him to be a smart, strong, decisive leader and have every confidence in the Board’s choice.  I look forward to our continued public safety partnership with him and his leadership team.” 

“I further would like to thank Sheriff Joe Kast for his over 26 years of service to Marion County as well as his military service to our Country.  Sheriff Kast was exactly the kind of honorable leader we needed over some of the most tumultuous times our County has ever seen.  We will all miss him and wish him only the best in retirement.  He has earned it.”