MUSCATINE COUNTY, Iowa - Sheriff C.J. Ryan announced he is retiring. KWQC TV6 reports this announcement comes after the local Teamsters 238 union representing the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office held a no confidence vote in Ryan.
In a statement, Sheriff Ryan stated that he will retire when his term ends in December of 2020.
Sheriff Ryan released this statement:
At the end of my term in DEC of 2020 I will have 34 1/2 years of service to the citizens of Muscatine County.
After much contemplation and prayer I am officially announcing that I will retire at that time.
I made this decision in the Spring, but now that people are announcing their election bids it is time to make it public.
Muscatine County has been a wonderful place to live and work. The support of the people here is truly exceptional.
I extend my gratitude to the public and to the loyal and faithful employees. Thanks to my wife and family who have traveled this journey with me.
Hard work by staff will allow me to leave the Office in the best shape it has ever been in.
I am exploring some new opportunities, but I will do my best to enjoy life.
Thank you and God bless you all.
Sheriff Ryan
Photo courtesy of KWQC TV6.