Ep GRAYBEAL, SHERIFF MAILING ADDRESS; P.O. Box 1217 + JOHNSON City, TN 37605-1217 PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 114 Wr. JACKSON BOULEVARD + JONESBOROUGH, TN 37069 www.weso.Ner November 21, 2021 The Honorable Joe Grandy Washington County, TN Mayor ‘The Honorable Greg Matherly Washington County Commission Chairman Dear Sirs: Please accept my resignation as Chief Deputy for the Washington County Sherif?’s Ofike effective immediately on Sunday, November 21, 2021. {have truly enjoyed my 20+ year eareer serving the citizens of Washington County. ‘The men and women of the Sheriff's office are well-trained professionals and make this department an organization of which to be proud. {Tis esignation should have no bearing whatsoever on the commission vote on whorl to appoint Sheriff to complete the term left vacant by the former Sheriff. Should I be appointed tomorrow night, I will be extremely honored and more than willing to serve in that capacity. My einployment Status with the department should in no way be a factor into the individual commissiover’s votes ‘ust as the fact that my opponents are not currently or have never been employed by the Sheriff's office and are still being considered. If can ever be of service to cither of you please do not hesitate to contact me, Fiple. A Leighta Laitinen, Chief Deputy Washington County Sheriff's Office ADMINISTRATION ¥ DETENTION cENTE: (423) 788-1414 (423) 753-1701 Facsiwite: (423) 788-1518 7) Facsimine: (423) 753-84 FIRST NATIONALLY ACCREDITED SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN TENNESSEE ICE