My plan leads to the hiring and retention of the most qualified personnel. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. I would also like to know why certain employees were fired and one who stole PTO time from the department is still working? The filing officer is the County Clerk. At no expense to taxpayers, deputies will be extensively trained to help citizens experiencing a mental health crisis. OK, Bryan, Albert, or what every name you are using today. Zoerner offered two ideas: more traffic enforcement (codeword for policing for profit) and fully staff the jail (supposed to be done anyway). You can email the entire board at countyboard@kenoshacounty.org or even better, show up and speak at the beginning of the meeting. He believes the poor communication and lack of implementation of emergency resources was nothing short of shameful. *Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. Your email address will not be published. As Sheriff, you need to have high character and Integrity, I pride myself in being that type of person. There will be a contested Republican primary for Kenosha County sheriff on the April 9 partisan primary ballot. I have never been content to simply write parking tickets and go through the motionsthere are real dangers facing Kenosha County citizens right now and I seem to be the only candidate who is drawing on expertise to put a stop to them. David Beth, the longest-serving sheriff in Kenosha Countys history, will step down. I will coordinate with state patrol if necessary and designate deputies to set up traffic patrols during planting and harvest season. Sheriff Dave Beth has been known to work less than 10 hours a week at times for that salary. For like 18 years. David will implement plans with jail leadership to increase retention of current employees, ensure our jailers are respected for the difficult work they do, and increase the safety of their work environment. Although the person signing the nomination papers must reside within the district, the person circulating the nomination papers does not need to live in the district or municipality. The increase of $2.5 million would be included for each fiscal year going forward. In turn, I believe they will better be able to serve this county. Smetana wasnt elected to his position. Now that he is retired, maybe he can free himself from the virtual prison he has put himself in. Experienced Leadership for a Safe Kenosha County Sheriff Dave Zoerner has the Command and Supervisory Experience to Get the Job Done Northwestern University Police Supervisor Academy Graduate Active Member Tactical Response Team Hostage Negotiator Police Science Instructor at Gateway Technical College Certified Firearms and Taser Instructor The NAZIs had cold blooded killers as officers in their ranks while being well compensated for just following orders. Allowing concealed carry is the right thing to do. 5.02 (22) Spring Election - Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Election held on the first Tuesday in April to elect judicial, educational, and municipal officers, and non-partisan county officers, and to express preferences for the person to be the presidential candidate for each party in presidential election years. In fact, taxpayers could save money because someone not retired would have to have WRS contributions made. 4K views, 33 likes, 22 loves, 36 comments, 24 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Koerri Elijah: Koerri sits down with Albert Gonzales, candidate for Kenosha County Sheriff. Other Misc. But first I am a person who wants to make a positive change in his community. They never evicted their tenants that were struggling, never filed bankruptcy and was NEVER foreclosed on. This put the self-insured county at risk. I have a degree in Criminal Justice and have proudly served my country as an Army Veteran. The referendum asks to increase this levy by 3.3%, resulting in $78,263,738, a $2.5 million increase. Sheriff Department Contact the Public Information Sergeant Physical Address 1000 55th Street Kenosha, WI 53140 Phone: : 262-605-5100 Fax: : 262-605-5130 Emergency Phone: : 911 Our email form is not a mailbox monitored for emergency situations. Required fields are marked *. Cochran I am the best candidate to become Kenosha County Sheriff for several reasons. Republican candidates are: Tyler Cochran, the Kenosha Police Department's Officer Friendly; Albert Gonzales, the KPD officer who shot and killed Michael Bell; David Zoerner, a Kenosha. I am an Army veteran, I also attended University of Illinois at Chicago ROTC studying Military science. An additional, more recent controversy surrounding Brian Gonzales candidacy is his retirement from the Kenosha Police Department, which he submitted June 2, 2022. What has been going on here in city administration for last 15 yrs is not fixable. Kenosha Police Officer Albert "Brian" Gonzales, Candidate For Kenosha County Sheriff By: Jack Fleming, A Special to Kenosha County Eye = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. But what else has he done. More information about upcoming elections and voting instructions can by found at myvote.wi.gov. He has dedicated his career to ensuring protection for everyone, from the children he served as a school resource officer to the President of the United States as a former Marine and member of the Presidential Guard. I will do this not by my own strength but with the strength and wisdom I will continually pray for while in office. Kenosha voters decide on a new county sheriff, circuit court clerk, whether Wisconsin should be a Second Amendment sanctuary state and legalizing marijuana. Home invasion should never have been a present fear for the citizens of Kenosha County, but the riotous behavior and destruction of recent years as well as the establishment of our county as a drug trafficking corridor has caused a spike in such crimes. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Zoerner I believe the depth and breadth of my experiencesets me apart from my opponents. I like him personally but he doesnt have much to offer. David has the training, experience, and strategic knowledge to ensure such events never happen again. How many foreclosures is acceptable?! "Mental health is really big honestly because everybody, at some level, suffers with that," said Logan Rocha, a resident of Kenosha. An error has occurred, which probably means the feed is down. This author asked a retired law enforcement officer about the quotes in question, and although they prefer to remain anonymous, they provided us with their perspective: As a former law enforcement officer in a major city, there were countless times I pointed my weapon as a use of force at a suspect. Rowe has articulated even less. Sheriff Dave Zoerner has the Command and Supervisory Experience to Get the Job Done, EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP TO KEEP FAMILIES SAFE. There will be a contested election for Kenosha County sheriff on the Nov. 8 ballot. He paid his bills back. County employees and taxpayers should not be denied the right to protect themselves in county buildings. The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation. You either have true conservative values or you dont, switching parties as a strategy makes you a liar plan and simple. I then learned that the legislature was only a vote or two short of OVERRIDING that veto. We asked the five candidates to weight in and 4 of the 5 responded and gave us their take. 175.60(21)(b) provides that A person who does not prohibit an individual from carrying a concealed weapon on property that the person owns or occupies is immune from any liability arising from his or her decision.. Having looked into him he had lots of support because he was the Dare Officer. If you are on the list illegals can break into your house and rest easy. We need to trust in our law enforcement community to protect us.. C. I want to address reckless driving habits that put us all in danger. Regarding the investigation and trial of the officers, Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel stated: At worst, [the officers] might have lied in their testimony. Stat. Must be able to work overtime when needed, with or without advance notice. Wont have to worry about this candidate but surprised at how many votes he got. OFFICE CANDIDATE ADDRESS MUNICIPALITY Zip PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS PARTY Ballot Status Page 1. Maybe thats why he wants to double dip. When you do not want to post a comment. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. 43 Kenosha County Sheriff's Sergeant David Zoerner (R) and Lake County Sheriff's Deputy James Simmons (D) A Kenosha County Sheriff candidate forum scheduled for next week will continue as planned, according to Kenosha Professional Police Association President, Pete Deates. "I moved here 14 years ago and I've seen it get increasingly worse," said Christina Superits, a resident of Kenosha. Ive worked in rail. The lone Democrat candidate is James Simmons, a Lake County Sheriffs Office deputy. I understand the office of Sheriff is not a position of onesegotistical power, but one granted to a single individual for a temporary time. "If you reach out and you're experiencing a mental health crisis, you're more or less treated like a criminal. This will help deputies make better decisions during their career course in law enforcement, so deputies can be an asset vs a liability. I learned two things that day 1, Dont assume something before you complain, and 2, concealed carry is a bi-partisan issue. Traffic enforcement is a big deal. The Sheriff must promote and hire the best and brightest minds to keep the agency headed in the right direction. Try again later. You dont like all these people saying mean things about you. Throughout my career I have made it a point to get to know the citizens in the areas I patrolled and the people who worked in those areas. In an emergency, call 911. However, you should have thought about that before you decided to run. See State Statute 11.05(2g) and 11.10(1). The notification of non-candidacy form is to notify the County Clerks Office and the electorate of an incumbent officeholders intent to not seek re-election to the same office. E. I want to address some of the traffic concerns on the roads during Country Thunder. The on the taxpayer dime is inaccurate. Signers must date their signature, including the year. 1000 55th St, Kenosha, WI 53140, USA Req #468. The election features a long list of candidates and guarantees a shakeup. They will take an new approach, wearing plain clothes, while responding with a trained Crisis Intervention Worker. Up your liberal ass Kevin. Well I suppose its a good thing I moved out of Kenosha I whole heartedly support the second amendment, but I also have PTSD and have come to the conclusion that I would be more likely to turn the gun on myself, than I would be to need it in the event of a home invasion or armed robbery. Zoerner An effective law enforcement agency is one that proactivelyplans for future trends and develops its work force accordingly. The County highways must be kept safe with regards to speed enforcement, OWI and, road rage incidents. More money to spend recklessly. Gonzales supporters, most of whom are connected to a local activist group which his wife is an active member, have been aggressive in their online campaigning tactics. I will make serious effort to bridge the gap between law enforcement and our vast communities withrespectable dialogue from Activists groups to Constitutionalists groups. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. Since being promoted in 2017, I have completely revamped and updated the Safety Center to meet the growing safety concerns of children and adults in Kenosha. It also allowed building owners to post no guns allowed signs on privately owned buildings and public buildings. If Gonzales were to win the race and become Kenosha Countys next Sheriff, he would then be able to double dip, meaning he would collect both his pension from his retirement as well as the Sheriffs salary, all on the taxpayer dime. No. All four Republican sheriff candidates - Kenosha Police Officer Tyler Cochran, Officer Albert Brian Gonzales, County Deputy Ray Rowe and County Sgt. This author moved to Wisconsin in 2006. David has the training, experience, and strategic knowledge to ensure such events never happen again. We are in the midst of the deadliest drug epidemic Kenosha County has seen to date, and stopping this activity must be a paramount priority for the new Sheriff. I know railroaders who have had one or more man under, someone under the wheels of their train. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. Thank you Kevin Mathewson for the kind of fair and truthful reporting not found anywhere else in Kenosha County. Incumbent Jim Kreuser did not run for re-election. I will be a Sheriff for all of Kenosha County, and as such I will foster an environment that encourages anyone and everyone to work with myself, law enforcement, our community's other elected officials, and ultimately each other to create the positive and much-needed changes our residents deserve. If a potential candidate does not submit all necessary forms and an adequate number of valid nomination signatures by 5:00 pm on June 1, 2022, their name will not be placed on the ballot. I can say from personal experience, I have had face-to-face one-on-one conversations with both Zoerner and Gonzalez (the only two candidates I could see myself voting for) and Gonzalez answered my questions directly and spent time explaining his answer to me (a lay-person) while Zoerner was indirect and avoided giving me concrete answers much like a typical politician. *Detective (Adults and Juvenile) School Resource Officer Relief. They also seem undeterred by the question of whether or not Gonzales could defeat the Democratic candidate for the general election, James Simmons. Im very glad he was not the winning candidate. In a community that is still very sensitive to law enforcement following the unrest of 2020, the four candidates running for sheriff are ready to address mental health. General election for Kenosha County Sheriff. So you have sold your soul to the left CKE. By: Jack Fleming, A Special to Kenosha County Eye. means taking criminals off the streets and putting them in jail. I will implement a voluntary gun buyback program which will reduce the number of unwanted firearms from falling into the hands of burglars and violent criminals. Removing those signs grants the county immunity. Figured that well, hindsight is always 20/20. I had to deny liquor licenses to multiple felons. Jack moved to Kenosha County in 2019 in order to escape the crime and bad policy of Chicago. First, a large percentage of law enforcement personnel are leaving the profession. "We have to run the jail, there is a lot of mental health to be focused on in our jail," he said. I want to provide the necessary training and equipment for staff to be their best, and do their best. I will be a Sheriff for all of Kenosha County, and as such I will foster an environment that encourages anyone and everyone to work with myself, law enforcement, our communitys other elected officials, and ultimately each other to create the positive and much-needed changes our residents deserve. I have talked to both. Signatures for addresses outside of that district are invalid and will not be counted. Volunteer. This site provides voters with election information and resources. An effective Law Enforcement agency works well with the surrounding law enforcement agency to share information and intelligence that helps keep our community safe. Its: Ive been in Corrections, Highway Patrol, Court Security, Investigations (adult and juvenile) and, School Resource Officer part-time, Ive executed warrants and evictions. Nomination Papers for Partisan Office (EL-168) (Sheriff) (Clerk of Circuit Court). Deputy Sheriff Not only am I the only candidate who has command and supervisory experience, but I have worked and supervised in every division of the Sheriffs Department: Patrol, Civil Process, and Detentions. It costs money to train new people who will then take years to become experienced. Most of the time double dipping is a bogus argument. It is not permissible to add the nickname in quotes or parentheses between the first and last name. David Zoerner - will attend. This was during the housing collapse. One where the deputies or officers view themselves as not just working a job but filling a position of a unique calling . There was a problem saving your notification. Nelson advised residents to go to myvote.wi.gov to see when and where they could vote, check on their voting status, and view a sample ballot for the upcoming primary election. I am still active in all of those disciplines, which means I didnt just take a training course for them and then never put that training into practice. In order for a signature to be valid, state law requires the signer to legibly print their name in a space provided next to their signature. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe to our mailing list and get the latest News. I find this article completely unhelpful. I believe my dedication and constant involvement is atestamenttothat, and I believe the role of Sheriff requires you to bevery active on all fronts that affect our citizens inKenosha County. The tobacco enforcement comprised of a large monetary budget which was shared between the Lake County Sheriffs Office and the State of Illinois. Incumbent David Beth, a Republican, is not running for re-election. His wife lost her job then his tenants also lost jobs. Zoerner had no foreclosures. I have spoken to many residents who have voiced their concerns about increasing safety in our rural areas. We are in the midst of the deadliest drug epidemic Kenosha County has seen to date, and stopping this activity must be a paramount priority for the new Sheriff. Every day when I take off my uniform, Im a part of the community that I serve. REQUIREMENTS I want to avoid the mess that was the flooding of 2017 and the unwillingness of the Sheriff to seek help from the National Guard. I had recently learned that the governor, then Governor Jim Doyle vetoed a concealed carry law. Kenosha City Clerk Michelle Nelson said that typically, officials look to past years elections to estimate voter turnout and what to expect. Gonzales, County deputy Ray Rowe and County Sgt kenoshacounty.org or even better, show up and speak the... 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