It also allowed building owners to post no guns allowed signs on privately owned buildings and public buildings. I think you rely on readers not being capable of thinking critically and analyzing data and information for themselves and hoping they believe the conclusions you provide so nice and neatly in your writing. He voted in favor of concealed carry and even voted to override the governors veto, TWICE. Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. All four Republican sheriff candidates - Kenosha Police Officer Tyler Cochran, Officer Albert Brian Gonzales, County Deputy Ray Rowe and County Sgt. I know railroaders who have had one or more man under, someone under the wheels of their train. The Zoerners worked hard and caught up on all their debts. Candidates for Kenosha County sheriff Brian Gonzales, left, David Zoerner, Tyler Cochran and Ray Rowe listen as facilitator Brian Thomas (not pictured) goes over ground rules at a. James C. Simmons (D) David W. Zoerner (R) Incumbency information for this election was not available. I can see that happening in the future. Gonzales My 25+ years of being a boots on the ground,in with the people Officer I believe gives me a clearer understanding of the role of Sheriff. Cant walk around with that much fake machismo and be rolling up in a Star Wars prius. I want to enhance the scenario-based training which will cover every aspect of law enforcement including mental health. I also dont want the taxpayers on the hook if denying them that right gets the county sued. I had recently learned that the governor, then Governor Jim Doyle vetoed a concealed carry law. Voters throughout Kenosha County will have the opportunity to vote in a non-partisan primary Feb 15 for county executive. I look forward to your voteon August 9thand againon November 8th. Feb 9th, 2022. by Darren Hillock. Ray Rowe is currently the sheriff's department's D.A.R.E. If you want any kind of good future or safe home for your family. I have a degree in Criminal Justice and have proudly served my country as an Army Veteran. Ive thought about this article a bit over the last couple days. After the deadline, candidates names will be drawn by lot for the order of placement on the ballot. Kenosha City Clerk Michelle Nelson said that typically, officials look to past years elections to estimate voter turnout and what to expect. If a person is entitled to their pension they are entitled to their pension and this double dipping stuff is a bunch of nonsense. While this isnt an illegal practice, its generally frowned upon and many voters feel untrusting of a candidate theyll be forced to pay twice. Traffic enforcement is a big deal. Zoerner An effective law enforcement agency is one that proactivelyplans for future trends and develops its work force accordingly. With the 2022 Wisconsin partisan primary next month and the general election in November, several key state and local offices are up for grabs, including the first new county sheriff in two decades. There will be a contested Republican primary for Kenosha County sheriff on the April 9 partisan primary ballot. Speeding, no or expired tags, reckless etc. 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 will make serious effort to bridge the gap between law enforcement and our vast communities withrespectable dialogue from Activists groups to Constitutionalists groups. David was on the job for twenty hours a day defending Kenosha against rioters as the city burned. I will personally attend those same meetings at least once a quarter to take questions and address any concerns of the local boards and citizens. But first I am a person who wants to make a positive change in his community. Signers must give their complete address (house number, street and municipality no Post Office boxes), and must list the municipality of residence. ! I asked angrily. Kenosha County primary election results 2022 Updated 11:38 pm EDT Aug 9, 2022 Four Republican sheriff candidates are vying to get on the November ballot against Democrat James Simmons. Mr. Bundza: You have been conned by this charlatan. Its not an easy thing to have to shoot a man. Four candidates all say they're focused on protecting Kenosha, reducing crime, and caring for the community's well-being. Law enforcement has a lot on its plate with regards to identifying foe or friend in crisis events. This form should be filed with the County Clerks Office prior to announcing your candidacy for office, or no later than the deadline for filing nomination papers (June 1, 2022). Why would you vote against this common-sense law? If a County Board member or other employee of the county is killed or injured because they needed to leave their loaded gun in the car, they can sue the County and win. I have first-hand experience in a wide variety of law enforcement specialties such as Firearms and Taser Instruction, Drone Operation, and Hostage Negotiations. New candidates should file a campaign registration statement as soon as the intent to seek elective office is known and before funds are collected or spent. "Our overdoses are almost double the national average," he said. I wasnt in it long enough to have such an incident myself, but every locomotive crew member I know who has more than ten years on the job, has had at least one. The court ordered a $5,000 cash bail and ordered he have no contact with pets, especially dogs. Its: Take a look at Zoerners financials, his foreclosures are very recent! Additionally, as important as training and equipment are, those in command must give the staff the autonomy to achieve the goals they have set. The fact that this guy does not have the self awareness to realize how unqualified he is for this office shows that he has many loose screws. I like Zoernrt, they both have a thoughtful plan. These criminals that prey on our families must be made aware that Kenosha County is not soft on crime, we embrace a multi-jurisdictional team so there is no escape, and our officers are exceptionally well-trained and committed to stopping them. Before reading his commentary, I was on the fence about him. The two liberal candidates are against and the three conservatives are in favor. 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. Kenosha County Sheriff's Sergeant David Zoerner (R) Stupidly, I called my state senator, Bob Wirch (D) and lambasted him. Pleasant Prairie Postmaster Jeffrey C. Zgorzelski was charged yesterday in federal court with allegedly Voting No on Raising Taxes Doesnt Mean We Cant Fund Public Safety: Opinion, County Board Probes Allegations Of D.A.R.E. Gonzales is damaged goods. I will listen to the concerns of the citizens and work to make our community safe! You live with that the rest of your life. The City wanted immunity from liability. My plan leads to the hiring and retention of the most qualified personnel. Here are the candidates biographical information followed by their question responses, presented in alphabetical order: Tyler Cochran Age: 36; City, village, town where you reside: Pleasant Prairie; Education: Associates Degree- Gateway Tech; Occupation: Safety Officer (Officer Friendly) Kenosha Police Department; Previous elected or appointed public office: None. Employees must work holidays and weekends and must be able to work any of the existing shifts. Thats right, you can carry a concealed weapon in each and every of the 50 states. David will also increase the number of traffic safety deputies in high traffic areas such as I-94, Green Bay Road, and Hwy. Candidates interested in a career with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department will have the opportunity to work alongside professionals within the law enforcement field who are driven each day to meet new goals and challenges while protecting and serving the citizens of Kenosha County. Although Kenosha Police Officer Albert Brian Gonzales has a loyal following, there are several aspects to his candidacy that may cause him difficulty in winning not only the upcoming partisan primary, but also the general election. Secondly, transparency is a must! Its well-documented that the officers involved in this incident changed their stories a number of timesnot just a few, but 19 times total between them, which Michael Bell Sr. believes could be evidence of a cover-up. I will staff the patrol and detective divisions appropriately, and we will continue to pursue these cases with every resource available to bring these criminals to justice. Required fields are marked *. Our jailers are overworked and many are retiring, which is why we must hire more jail staff for Kenosha County. The election features a long list of candidates and guarantees a shakeup. If the incumbent has a change of mind after filing the notification of non-candidacy, they can run for re-election by filing the appropriate ballot access papers by June 1, 2022. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. The Clerk's Office will contact you to let you know whether your nomination papers were sufficient. Not ready for the job of sheriff. Respect his spiritual conversion but is he the person for the job? I will advocate for higher wages for our Law enforcement, Corrections, civilian personnel etc. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. There was a problem saving your notification. You can email the entire board at countyboard@kenoshacounty.org or even better, show up and speak at the beginning of the meeting. We need to know what homes to send all these illegals when they are looking for housing and handouts. I was able to complete this process at no cost to taxpayers using donations and grants. E. I want to address some of the traffic concerns on the roads during Country Thunder. First, a large percentage of law enforcement personnel are leaving the profession. This author moved to Wisconsin in 2006. 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. I continue to look for ways to make Kenosha an even safer place to live, work and raise a family. David is implementing a plan to work with Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman to hire more hard-working deputies, adequately staff the drug unit, expand the opioid task force, and embed crisis staff within patrol. More than ever, our community needs someone they know and trust, and who REALLY cares about our department, our citizens and the entire community. = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Regarding the investigation and trial of the officers, Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel stated: At worst, [the officers] might have lied in their testimony. As an Alderman, I had to make tough decisions that affected peoples lives and livelihoods. In those instances I knew the gravity of what may happen and never once did I take it so cavalierly as to think of it as shooting a deer or scoring a winning touchdown. Its reasonable to assume that other law enforcement officers may feel similarly, even moreso because Gonzales has not sought or received any endorsements from law enforcement officials or organizations that this author is aware of. And because he wrote a book about his experience in law enforcement he is twisted instead of open and honest, sharing a life-changing experience that regular citizens will never (thankfully) have to face. Here are some of my top initiatives if I am elected: A. I want to work closely with each of our towns and villages to hear their concerns, so that we can help make each of those areas safer. I see him for who he is now. This, in conjunction with community engagement, will slowly but surely begin to rebuild trust. In turn, I believe they will better be able to serve this county. [I support the change] because I like the part of that law that allows the county to make its own decision on what they can do. In addition to the specialty teams, I serve Kenosha County on the Opioid Task Force, the Chapter 51 Committee on Mental Health, and Ive been a board member of Women and Childrens Horizons for 20 years helping victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Gonzales An effective Law enforcement agency is one that first and foremost enforces the law. Theft is theft. I carried a gun to each and every meeting. Deputy Sheriff 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. Bryan didnt have a choice in that shooting, you know it, I know it, and his father who has been making trouble for Bryan since it happened knows it. August 6, 2021 8:33AM CDT. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. 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. The surviving family can bring those firearms to the Sheriffs Department and be monetarily compensated. 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. Everyone should make their own mind up but please use caution as you read anything written by this author. only the wicked rejoice when justice is not served, that little demon sociopath would do well to remember justice will find him in the end, Your email address will not be published. A nickname is a substitute for the candidates legal name. Continuing candidates must file an amended campaign registration statement indicating the office sought and the new primary and election dates. 1000 55th St, Kenosha, WI 53140, USA Req #468. The lone Democrat candidate is James Simmons, a Lake County Sheriffs Office deputy. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Duplicate comment detected Signatures of qualified electors on nomination papers must be obtained between April 15, 2022, and 5:00 pm on June 1, 2022. No. August 9thwill reveal whether or not their efforts will be rewarded, or if they will have accidentally turned away too many voters with their militancy. If you have questions about it Im sure Zoerner would answer them for you, he was very open and candid about it to me. *Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. Lets work together to build a better relationship between law enforcement and our community for the current and future generations of Kenosha County residents. The legislature protected the above locations. 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. County employees and taxpayers should not be denied the right to protect themselves in county buildings. If he is the Republican candidate would you vote for him or the Democrat Simmons? By doing this it will not only provide more efficient services for the citizens but a safer environment for all personnel involved. He loves his country and community. Property and violent crimes, illicit drug use, abuse, and trafficking are skyrocketing, and the law enforcement in Kenosha County needs well-trained, supported staff to be able to combat these issues. From an uptick in violent crimes to trends involving lethal drugs, voters in Kenosha say the county's big problems often stem from mental health crises. KCE reached out to the Kenosha Police Public Information Lieutenant Joe Nosalik who did confirm that there is a sizable amount of thefts of firearms from vehicles. Removing those signs grants the county immunity. There were several times that my finger was on the trigger only a split second away from shooting someone. Protects themfrom the overreach of not only local government but the federal government as well. 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. I will do this not by my own strength but with the strength and wisdom I will continually pray for while in office. Please, go to the meeting and tell the board to remove this dangerous prohibition. For like 18 years. I like him personally but he doesnt have much to offer. officer and is now seeking the department's top spot upon the retirement next year of longtime . Our highways need dedicated enforcement to slow the dangerous traffic trends, and I intend to increase our Traffic and Drug Interdiction Enforcement with K-9 units. To my embarrassment, Sen. Wirch told me I was wrong. You are not capable of really knowing your own limitations and weaknesses. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thats one of the reasons Vice-Chair Erin Decker of the Kenosha County Board wants the signs taken down. Please subscribe to keep reading. David has the training, experience, and strategic knowledge to ensure such events never happen again. REQUIREMENTS 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. "If you reach out and you're experiencing a mental health crisis, you're more or less treated like a criminal. Kenosha upcoming partisan primary, sheriff and referendum on ballot. Pleasant Prairie Postmaster Jeffrey C. Zgorzelski was charged yesterday in federal court with allegedly Kenosha Firefighter/EMT On Paid Leave For Third Time While City Investigates Child Sexual Assault Allegations, Kenosha County Board Meeting Ends Abruptly With One Liberal Activist Arrested For Fighting With Police. He is an editor by trade and an avid hiker and outdoorsman. 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. Tuesday, February 14, 2023. CORRECTIONS PROFESSIONAL, PART-TIME CASUAL EMPLOYEESHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is currently recruiting for part-time, casual employees for the role of Corrections Professional. Gonzales is unfit to be Sheriff. *Please note, we are running two recruitments for . And police departments are losing dozens of experienced officers to early retirement. 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