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Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Nate Brooksby

Former Washington County sheriff

Southern Utah

Government service

Former Washington County sheriff · Washington County Sheriff's Office

Resigned and retired on March 27, 2026.

Background

Nate Brooksby is a former Washington County sheriff. The sheriff's office announced that he resigned and retired on March 27, 2026. Its announcement identified Undersheriff Barry Golding as acting sheriff during the vacancy process. The office's current leadership page now identifies Golding as sheriff.

Source: Washington County Sheriff's Office, retirement and vacancy announcement · Background checked October 20, 2026

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name Nate Brooksby yet.

Sources

  1. Washington County Clerk - Conflict of Interest Disclosure (elected officials table)
  2. Washington County Sheriff's Office, current leadership
  3. Washington County Sheriff's Office, March 30 vacancy announcement

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