Voters in Pierce County will have to decide whether they want to continue with their sheriff or turn the power over to the county executive to appoint one. (opens in new tab)

Voters in Pierce County will have to decide whether they want to continue with their sheriff or turn the power over to the county executive to appoint one. It's a small change with significant consequences that could lead to the removal of embattled Sheriff Keith Swank at the end of the year. On Monday, the 21-member Pierce County Charter Review Commission voted to place the proposal on the November ballot. If approved, the Pierce County executive would appoint the sheriff, subject to confirm...