Sheriff Woolfork Explains Decision to Retire
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MADISON CO. Tenn.,- Sheriff David Woolfork said in a news conference Wednesday afternoon the decision to retire just hours after being temporarily ousted did not come lightly. “I can truthfully say on the professional side everything that I’ve done has been for the best interest of the organization, and I can leave here with my head held high,” Sheriff Woolfork said to the crowd of employees and supporters. Woolfork said his goal since taking office has always been to leave the sheriff’s office better than when he found it. Woolfork announced he believes he has accomplished that, and thanked his staff for helping him. “Under my leadership we’ve changed the image of the sheriff’s office in a positive way,” Woolfork said. According to Madison County Director of Personnel, Tony White, Woolfork filed all necessary paperwork just after making the announcement. The county said the last step will be for Woolfork to turn in bank account numbers, to officially begin getting paid, though it could be up to two months before he gets a check. “Just made the decision that I wanted to go ahead and spend more time with family I don’t look it, but I’ll be 66 years old next month and it’s time for me to do a lot of fishing,” Woolfork said. Woolfork told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News since the scandal broke, it has been difficult for him but he is at peace with his decision, and the outcome of the temporary ouster hearing. Woolfork’s Attorney, Mark Donahoe, said they are still preparing for his remaining legal troubles with an appeal to the order of protection and the criminal case as it moves forward.
