DIXON – Lee County has sworn in their new Sheriff, replacing retiring Sheriff John C. Simonton. On Thursday Sheriff Clayton T. Whelan took the oath, taking over duties from his predecessor, who held the post for 8 years. Whelan was previously a Lieutenant with the City of Dixon police department before announcing his candidacy. The outgoing Sheriff announced last year he was not seeking re-election. Sheriff Simonton began his law enforcement career in 1982.
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