May I ask your political party and views on BLM and our President?

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I was born a Democrat to parents that married in 1957.  I was born in 1966.  I grew into an independent thinker in the late 1980’s.

I have always voted my conscience.  I am currently registered as a Republican, but have crossed the lines to vote who I think can get the job done for the people locally and domestically. I am fiscally conservative, socially moderate and strongly believe in God & Country and believe we can all make it work at the end of the day.

I 100% support the US Constitution as written. I am 100% Middle America. I believe in the 1st Amendment and all that follow. I believe in common sense reform in all areas of government.

 

BLM as stated on their mission seems to not be about peaceful reform as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. intended. I am with common sense people that do not tear down, vandalize, or intimidate to have their way with society. I believe America is still a great Country despite our imperfect past. It’s what we do moving forward that Counts!
 

I am for open statesmanship debate that is respectful and often ends in good public policy.
 

I stand with President Trump on many issues but think he can be bombastic at times.  I think the current state of affairs of politics can be sickening especially on the national level, but I remain faithful that we can do great things locally if we continue to talk to each other and find common goals that up lift our local community.

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Do you plan on keeping an eye on your own deputies as well as your county if elected? Do you see any need in changes for the DCSO?

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Yes I do. A great leader needs to be connected to those they are leading.

 

All Deputies represent the Sheriff when the Sheriff can't be there.

 

Clearly expressed expectations should be communicated from a coaching stand point. Those expectations have to be followed up on a regular basis.

 

Building trust among the team is paramount.

 

I will evaluate what I have once there and develop a plan forward.

 

I would like to lead the Sheriff's Office to become a State Accredited Agency. This ensures that all policies are current up to date and best practices and ensures transparency.

 

Great question.