Commissioners Asia Williams and Steve Bradshaw both contended the resignation was effective when Wheeler sent it.
SANDPOINT, Idaho — Two of the county’s three commissioners abstained from voting on a measure to act on Bonner County Sheriff Darryl Wheeler’s resignation, effectively ending the motion.
Wheeler announced his resignation in mid-December, emailing county officials and posting a statement on the sheriff’s office’s social media accounts. According to a letter submitted to county commissioners and shared with the Daily Bee, Wheeler planned to file for retirement benefits before beginning his fifth term as sheriff on Jan. 13, 2025.
In order to be eligible for retirement benefits, Wheeler said he needed to be separated from county employment for 30 days.
Commissioners Asia Williams and Steve Bradshaw both contended the resignation was effective when Wheeler sent it. However, Korn contended the resignation needed to be approved by commissioners first before taking effect, hence the …