From Water Patrol to election patrol

wasn’t sure what job he wanted next, but he was tired of law enforcement. After the head of the Missouri Water Patrol revealed his intention to resign in a letter to Governor-elect Bob Holden, Whitten was offered the chance to replace the retiring Camden County Clerk. He says its a chance to help people and to “return home.” Whitten began public office as the Sheriff in Camden County. He also served as a state representative in the area, before taking over the Water Patrol in 1993. He’ll be sworn in as clerk on Thursday.