Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Mark Harrell as sheriff of Autauga County.
Following Sedinger’s death last month, Ivey’s spokeswoman said the governor would appoint someone for the full term rather than hold a special election.. Next week would have started Sedinger’s third term as sheriff.
Harrell is a veteran who has spent more than two decades with the Prattville Police Department. He has worked with the Drug Enforcement Administration task force on cases at state, federal and municipal levels. During his campaign, Harrell said he wanted to secure more funding for the sheriff’s office from the Autauga County Commission. He also said he wants to get a new training facility for deputies.At the same time as Harrell’s appointment, Ivey also appointed Jessica Sanders as district judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit. Her term also begins Monday.Copyright 2023 WSFA. All rights reserved.
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