Early in person voting begins October 20th!  Every vote matters, and I encourage everyone in Jackson County to make their voices heard in this election.  

I believe the Jackson County Sheriff's Office needs a different approach to leadership.  One that emphasizes proactive decision making, collaboration with other agencies, transparency with the public, fiscal responsibility and accountability at every level.  Leadership is Service above self.

Jackson County residents deserve clear information about the issues facing the Sheriffs Office, from staffing and accountability to budgeting, equipment and long term planning.

Review the issues, the facts behind them, and the changes I would make as Sheriff.

In 2024, serious allegations involving Chief Deputy Adam Olson led to an internal investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.  The Sheriffs own final report stated that some of the allegations had merit to support that investigation, and Olson resigned before it was completed.  

That left important questions unresolved:  Why the matter was not referred for independent review, whether employees felt safe reporting concerns, and whether resignation should have been treated as the end of the investigation

Turnover has affected every division of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.  When experienced employees continue to leave and staffing shortages become a recurring problem, simply hiring replacements does not address the underlying issue.  

The better question is why good employees are leaving, and what leadership is doing to keep them.