Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
"As Sheriff I intend to lead and
organize efforts to bring citizens, community organizations, and
resources, together to combat the issues we are facing." What
specific steps are you wanting to take to make that happen?
A:
Really it just needs organization
and a leader to put it together. There's not much stopping it from
happening. I've been working with several groups in this direction
already. Good things are happening, but largely in the Omak area.
Cities such as Tonasket, Oroville, and Brewster get left out. That
needs to change. Leadership happens from the top down.
Affiliation
I'm affiliated with anyone who wants Okanogan County to
go forward and succeed.
It all comes down to community. The good people of
Okanogan county supporting each other. I will do
everything I can to support that.
I have done it all from the bottom to the top. I
know how to lead people and direct them toward the
goals of the citizens. I have 19 years experience in
law enforcement and
that career has been filled with activity. I have
worked drugs, homicides, rapes, burglaries,
robberies, arsons....I could go on. Not only that I
have been leading men most of my career. I
understand how to bring a department together and
show them a common vision. I know how to work within
the constraints of a budget and not break it. I have
done these things, and done them well. Now let's
take this to the County level.
I haven't always been a Cop. I started out in the
horse and agriculture industry. I moved to law
enforcement because I saw an overwhelming need for
leadership. I
stepped up and it has worked well for me. We need
Deputies who actually care about the public and will
help when they can. We need a Sheriff's Office who
is involved in all of the current issues in our
county and helps lead the way. If I'm your Sheriff I
will do this, and I will always aim high. Count on
it.