Currently holds the office of Island County Sheriff until December 31, 2026.
Candidate for Island County Sheriff in 2022 Washington General Election.
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Get StartedYour Island County deputies are trained to respond directly to the violence and to take whatever action is necessary to stop the threat. There is no time for containment, planning, or negotiation when children and staff are still in danger. Learn more
Attrition will continue to occur as senior staff retire and others make different career choices, but recruiting and hiring will be an ongoing priority and I will not stop looking for quality applicants to increase our staffing. Candidates and employees can rest assured that they will be hired, retained, and promoted based solely on their character, ability and performance. Learn more
We simply cannot stop trying to identify the causes of the horrific trend of mass violence in our schools. In the meantime, prevention and effective response are our best defense. Learn more
We will continue to be as proactive in traffic enforcement and education as our resources will allow. Learn more
We should do everything in our power to eliminate the flow of drugs into our country, and a policy of zero-tolerance for those who import and sell drugs on our streets should be enforced. Those who are addicted and want help should be provided pathways for treatment, however crimes committed as a result of addiction should not be entirely excused. Learn more
We should do everything in our power to eliminate the flow of drugs into our country, and a policy of zero-tolerance for those who import and sell drugs on our streets should be enforced. Those who are addicted and want help should be provided pathways for treatment, however crimes committed as a result of addiction should not be entirely excused. Learn more
Education about drug use should be a priority for our schools, families, and civic organizations. Learn more
We simply cannot stop trying to identify the causes of the horrific trend of mass violence in our schools. In the meantime, prevention and effective response are our best defense. Learn more
Education about drug use should be a priority for our schools, families, and civic organizations. Learn more
Your Island County deputies are trained to respond directly to the violence and to take whatever action is necessary to stop the threat. There is no time for containment, planning, or negotiation when children and staff are still in danger. Learn more
Your Island County deputies are trained to respond directly to the violence and to take whatever action is necessary to stop the threat. There is no time for containment, planning, or negotiation when children and staff are still in danger. Learn more
Those who are addicted and want help should be provided pathways for treatment, however crimes committed as a result of addiction should not be entirely excused. Learn more
As a culture and community, I believe we need to have the strength to hold people accountable, the compassion to give people a "hand up" and the discretion to avoid getting into the trap of endless "handouts." No matter how we feel about it, the issue isn't going away without significant expense and community involvement. Learn more
We will continue to be as proactive in traffic enforcement and education as our resources will allow. Learn more
Attrition will continue to occur as senior staff retire and others make different career choices, but recruiting and hiring will be an ongoing priority and I will not stop looking for quality applicants to increase our staffing. Candidates and employees can rest assured that they will be hired, retained, and promoted based solely on their character, ability and performance. Learn more
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