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. Regarding the investigation and trial of the officers, Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel stated: At worst, [the officers] might have lied in their testimony. Liberal leadership failed Kenosha during the 2020 riots. This was during the housing collapse. Wis. Stat. Everything we do is a joint effort, so don't wait for someone else to step up. = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. 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. 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. The county's four Republican candidates face off in Tuesday's primary to find out who will be on the ballot in November. You are not capable of really knowing your own limitations and weaknesses. Kenosha County Sheriffs Sergeant David Zoerner (R)I support the county boards resolution expanding the ability of legally armed, law abiding citizens to carry concealed in permissible county buildings., Kenosha Police Officer Tyler Cochran (R)I support this move, I believe anyone who is lawfully able to carry a firearm should not be restricted in carrying.Kenosha Police Officer Albert Brian Gonzales (R)Yes. I understand the office of Sheriff is not a position of onesegotistical power, but one granted to a single individual for a temporary time. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Removing those signs grants the county immunity. They routinely fill social media comment threads with links to his website or offer defenses against these controversies. If the annuitant goes back to work for a WRS employer after the waiting period then they are being paid for work they do without additional WRS contributions. David has the training, experience, and strategic knowledge to ensure such events never happen again. It changes you for life. In fact, taxpayers could save money because someone not retired would have to have WRS contributions made. I asked Zoerner about this. Nomination Papers for Partisan Office (EL-168) (Sheriff) (Clerk of Circuit Court). I want to provide the necessary training and equipment for staff to be their best, and do their best. Reach out to your municipal clerks office, were here to help.. I have had a difficult time finding out anything else. Protects themfrom the overreach of not only local government but the federal government as well. "Our overdoses are almost double the national average," he said. As a true grassroots organization, the RPKC relies 100% on volunteers. Candidate. Residents on both sides of the I must be allowed to feel safe in their own homes. Law enforcement has a lot on its plate with regards to identifying foe or friend in crisis events. I have a plan to create an app for the Sheriffs Department which will keep the community informed of the activities in and surrounding the Kenosha Sheriffs Department. Protecting our citizens against all crimes within the unincorporated areas is paramount! Signers must date their signature, including the year. A benefit of submitting your nomination papers prior to June 1, 2022, is that the Clerk's Office should be able to verify the validity of your nomination papers prior to the filing deadline. He also refused to provide us with a photo to use for this publication so we had to use a Facebook photo. Under state law, the increase in the levy of the City of Kenosha for the tax to be imposed for the next fiscal year, 2023, is limited to 2.654%, which results in a levy of $75,763,738. Republican candidates are: Tyler Cochran, the Kenosha Police Departments Officer Friendly; Albert Gonzales, the KPD officer who shot and killed Michael Bell; David Zoerner, a Kenosha County Sheriff sergeant; and Ray Rowe, the Kenosha County Sheriffs Departments Deputy Friendly. I had recently learned that the governor, then Governor Jim Doyle vetoed a concealed carry law. The referendum asks to increase this levy by 3.3%, resulting in $78,263,738, a $2.5 million increase. Gonzales can not manage his own familys finances. Duplicate comment detected I will do this not by my own strength but with the strength and wisdom I will continually pray for while in office. First-time. Signatures dated after the date listed by the circulator are invalid and will not be counted. The legislature protected the above locations. "I moved here 14 years ago and I've seen it get increasingly worse," said Christina Superits, a resident of Kenosha. While I get what you mean, and to a point agree with the sentiment that liberals enable the worst in society,I still chafe at your comment. Thats one of the reasons Vice-Chair Erin Decker of the Kenosha County Board wants the signs taken down. My plan leads to the hiring and retention of the most qualified personnel. Except that he is not thrilled about concealed carry. Try again later. The election features a long list of candidates and guarantees a shakeup. Sheriff Dave Beth has been known to work less than 10 hours a week at times for that salary. Secondly, transparency is a must! Monsters, Godzilla, King Kong, what have you, theyre just going by instinct. For example, but not limited to domestics, shootings, traffic stops etc. It must include the candidate's name exactly how it should appear on the official ballot. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Candidate Total Votes % Votes . No. 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. Gonzales An effective Law enforcement agency is one that first and foremost enforces the law. There will be three candidates on the ballot Tuesday: Jerry Gulley, Samantha Kerkman and Rebecca Matoska-Mentink. 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. The two liberal candidates are against and the three conservatives are in favor. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe to our mailing list and get the latest News. An effective Law Enforcement agency works well with the surrounding law enforcement agency to share information and intelligence that helps keep our community safe. 2023 West of the I | Powered by WordPress, Units responding for smoke in Paddock Lake, 2022 Daily Kenosha County Fair Preview: See the antique farm machinery exhibit at the fair, Kenosha Area Visitors and Convention Bureau, Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission, Western Kenosha County Historical Society, Western Kenosha County Tennis Association, Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Cooperative. 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. Speeding, no or expired tags, reckless etc. I know railroaders who have had one or more man under, someone under the wheels of their train. Liberal leadership failed Kenosha during the 2020 riots. Zoerner I believe the depth and breadth of my experiencesets me apart from my opponents. (Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) Kenosha County Assistant DA Tricia Riley was in court today and asked for a $10,000 cash bail. Enforces it without prejudice, openly and honestly. At no expense to taxpayers, deputies will be extensively trained to help citizens experiencing a mental health crisis. David Zoerner Age: 53; City, village, town where you reside: Village of Pleasant Prairie; Education:UW-Parkside: Political Science BA 1995; UW-Plattville: Police Administration MA, currently attending; NorthwesternUniversity: Police Supervisor Course; FBI Leeda Institute: Supervisor Leadership Institute; Occupation:Sergeant, Kenosha County Sheriffs Department, Patrol Division; Previous elected or appointedpublic office: No previous elected or appointed public office. I also dont want the taxpayers on the hook if denying them that right gets the county sued. 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. The County highways must be kept safe with regards to speed enforcement, OWI and, road rage incidents. 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. Two Republican candidates are running for State Senate District 21, incumbent Van Wanggaard and Jay Stone, who has repeatedly pushed false claims of voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election. After the deadline, candidates names will be drawn by lot for the order of placement on the ballot. 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. command, supervisory, and tactical response experience to get the job done. No additional taxpayer money. James C. Simmons and David W. Zoerner ran in the general election for Kenosha County Sheriff on November 8, 2022. Wisconsin law completely bans carrying guns in certain places and local governments, like Cities, Villages, Towns, and Counties cant change this: Police Departments and Sheriffs Departments, Jails, Prisons, and Secure Mental Health Facilities, County, State and Federal Courthouses (Municipal Courts also, but only when in session), In any Airport beyond Security Checkpoints. Yea, his bosses may have ordered him to do so. Pleasant Prairie Postmaster Catches Federal Case For Felony Embezzlement Of Over $60,000, $5,000 Cash Bail For Kenosha Man Accused Of Maintaining Drug Trafficking House, Second Mistrial In Anderson Homicide Trial Possible Judge To Rule Tomorrow, Jury Picked In Jealous Ex-Boyfriend Murder Case Opening Statements Tuesday. 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 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.. They are Kenosha Police officers Tyler Cochran and Albert Brian Gonzales, Kenosha "Deputy Friendly" Ray Rowe, and Kenosha Sargent David Zoerner. He loves his country and community. Ill be honest, if he does win I hope he upgrades his personal car. The court ordered a $5,000 cash bail and ordered he have no contact with pets, especially dogs. Days off will rotate. Under state law, increases to the levy are limited to 2.654%, which would result in a levy of $75,763,738. I want to help our communities and law enforcement in many more ways. The Clerk's Office will contact you to let you know whether your nomination papers were sufficient. For example, illegal mask mandates or executive directed red flag gunlaws.I stated from the beginning of my campaign I will be a constitutional Sheriff. Employees must work holidays and weekends and must be able to work any of the existing shifts. He is an editor by trade and an avid hiker and outdoorsman. Nicknames with an apparent electoral purpose or benefit, such as "Lower Taxes," "None of the Above" or "Lower Spending" are not permitted. I carried a gun to each and every meeting. Smetana wasnt elected to his position. The guys I know, they have nightmares about it. Theres one thing Gonzales says that tells me he is a monster. He showed himself in his autobiography, and its sickening. 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. 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. Questions about his history in law enforcement, his qualifications and experience, and even his intent for running have piqued the interest of many voters, and it seems as though those voters have begun to pull away from Camp Gonzales as election day rapidly approaches. First, a large percentage of law enforcement personnel are leaving the profession. The first day for circulating nomination papers is April 15, 2022, and the deadline for filing nomination papers is 5:00 pm on the on June 1, 2022. Be prepared, know whether or not you need to update your location, Nelson said. They never evicted their tenants that were struggling, never filed bankruptcy and was NEVER foreclosed on. We need YOU to help get conservatives elected. Thats one thing that bothers me the most. 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. Albert Brian Gonzales Age: 53; City, village, town where you reside: City of Kenosha; Education:Police science Gateway Technical college, Wisconsin LESB certified instructor adult education, Wisconsin LESB certified handgun/Rifle instructor, Billy Graham association Police Chaplain (Trained), Manager/Instructor/coordinator for our family run sporting goods business (32 years ); Occupation: Police Officer city of Kenosha 25+ years. That means that Gonzales would be a likely recipient of a plea deal from the feds if he would turn on the higher ups. And police departments are losing dozens of experienced officers to early retirement. Additionally, as important as training and equipment are, those in command must give the staff the autonomy to achieve the goals they have set. To the Citizens of Kenosha County, look at the public officials in your community who endorse these candidates. I will work closely with the Health Department to find help for individuals suffering from the opiate crisis and bring individuals to justice who make a profit creating/selling these dangerous drugs! We hear you. The race for Kenosha County Sheriff features a Lake County Sheriff's deputy and Kenosha resident against a Kenosha County Sheriff's sergeant from Pleasant Prairie. 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. means taking criminals off the streets and putting them in jail. In it, there are such statements as the blood oozed its way down the hood and made its way over every dentand began pooling near my boots. Many voters have voiced their shock and disapproval in Gonzales choice to publish such material, and are further concerned with excerpts such as, my mind flashed to every deer I had ever killed, and Yaaywoohoo! The lone Democrat candidate is James Simmons, a Lake County Sheriffs Office deputy. I will listen to the concerns of the citizens and work to make our community safe! Feb 9th, 2022. by Darren Hillock. "Unity" is the word he chose to describe himself and his approach as potential sheriff during an August interview with The Uptown Observer. Kenosha Police Officer Albert "Brian" Gonzales, Candidate For Kenosha County Sheriff By: Jack Fleming, A Special to Kenosha County Eye I will be a servant leader to the Men and Women boots on the ground deputies, cooks , corrections officers, administrators, booking clerks, supervisors and all others who serve under the Sheriffs office. Please subscribe to keep reading. The force is weak in that one. Ray Rowe Age: 57; City, village, town where you reside: Kenosha, WI, lifelong Kenosha resident. I felt safer with my firearm during the meetings. Im a proud married father to two grown adults. I am not accusing the author of lying but am accusing him of presenting himself as a neutral, unbiased investigator when his articles are saturated with opinion, propaganda and more emotion-based writing than fact. Rowe To me, an effective Law Enforcement Agency is one that serves the needs of the community, builds trust and relationships with the citizens and empowers its employees to grow. 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. Even though this incident happened long ago, Michael Bell Jr.s father, Michael Bell Sr., has kept the issue alive and at the forefront of everyones minds with consistent advertisements and public statements in an effort to ensure his sons death was handled justly. SHERIFF Ray Rowe 4007 51st Avenue Kenosha 53144 262-945-3891 team@voterayrowe.com R 8/17/21 8/17/21 6/1/22 Yes Approved . And I will never take such an honor for granted. Zoerner offered two ideas: more traffic enforcement (codeword for policing for profit) and fully staff the jail (supposed to be done anyway). Rowe Working at the Kenosha County Sheriffs Dept for nearly 26 years has given me the benefit of developing thousands of friends throughout our county, particularly west of the Interstate. I have talked to both. 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. By doing this it will not only provide more efficient services for the citizens but a safer environment for all personnel involved. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Sorry to see that. This will help deputies make better decisions during their career course in law enforcement, so deputies can be an asset vs a liability. Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. The most obvious of these issues is that of his controversial involvement with the Michael Bell Jr. shooting that happened in 2004. Sheriff Candidates Weigh In We asked the five candidates to weight in and 4 of the 5 responded and gave us their take. 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. Your nomination papers will then be checked for validity by someone who is not working at the counter or answering the phone. Ray Rowe is currently the sheriff's department's D.A.R.E. I have served as a correctional officer, court security deputy, detective, and I am currently a deputy on highway patrol at the Lake County Sheriffs Office. City of Kenosha has only so much time left before it completely goes to hell. The liberals are assembling and trying to intimidate the board into voting no. Maybe at the time he took what he felt was the best course. Many Kenosha County citizens are just now becoming more acquainted with the case because candidate Brian Gonzales was the officer who pulled the trigger. TMJ4 News did reach out to Albert Brian Gonzales, but did not hear back by deadline. KENOSHA, Wis. For the first time in two decades, voters in Kenosha County won't see David Beth's name on the ballot. Everyone should make their own mind up but please use caution as you read anything written by this author. David was on the job for twenty hours a day defending Kenosha against rioters as the city burned. Kenosha County Assistant DA Tricia Riley. Actually, worse. The on the taxpayer dime is inaccurate. Funds Being Misused By Sheriff Candidate. Ive been in Corrections, Highway Patrol, Court Security, Investigations (adult and juvenile) and, School Resource Officer part-time, Ive executed warrants and evictions. Three of the candidates think that Concealed Carry licensees ought to be able to carry a gun while they pick up their marriage license at the County Clerks Office, pay their taxes to the County Treasurer, obtain a birth certificate at the Register of Deeds office, or even attend a county board meeting. Take a look at Zoerners financials, his foreclosures are very recent! There was a problem saving your notification. The forms listed belowmust be completed and filed on time by a candidate for a county office in order for their name to be placed on the ballot. Zoerner agrees and he says a focus on drug use is a priority in his campaign. Sheriff David Zoerner has thecommand, supervisory, and tactical response experience to get the job done. Volunteer. Required fields are marked *. All electors signing your nomination papers must live within the district in which you are running (you can check the address at myvote.wi.gov). The ballot for the upcoming primary is also available, including the wording of the public safety funding referendum for the City of Kenosha. It looks even more conspicuous given that he requested his employment to end specifically on August 9th, which is election day for the partisan primary. Comparing shooting a man to scoring a winning touchdown. David Zoerner - will attend. The Kenosha City Council passed an ordinance on November 11, 2011 that specifically allows concealed carry in City buildings. In fact, Anthony Kennedy voted to allow guns in City Hall on November 11, 2011. 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. 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. You dont like all these people saying mean things about you. In addition, over my career I have developed relationships throughout the region and have garnered the respect and endorsements from the Kenosha County Deputy Sheriffs Association, The Republican Party of KenoshaCounty, Racine County Sheriff Chris Schmaling, as well as several Chiefs of Police from our area that I have worked beside. The local democratic party is bombarding the board with emails and calls and urging the new conservative-majority board to vote this down. C. I want to address reckless driving habits that put us all in danger. David Zoerner (R) and Deputy James Simmons (D) Republican David Zoerner and Democrat James Simmons will both be on the ballot for the November 8, 2022 general election for Kenosha County Sheriff. The Sheriff position pays over $100,000 with no requirement to actually come in and work. Gonzales Within my first week Iwill have two deputies designated to patrol the schools west of the I including Shoreland Lutheran and Somers grade school. * Performed background checks for new hires for the position of Deputy Sheriff, Corrections and Sheriffs Civilian positions. Zoerner did the right thing and paid their bills back. They will take an new approach, wearing plain clothes, while responding with a trained Crisis Intervention Worker. More money to spend recklessly. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe to our mailing list and get the latest News. You live with that the rest of your life. Theres that guilt gnawing at them, even though it can be proven that nothing, nothing at all they could have done different would have changed the outcome, they still kick themselves with that perpetual question, what could they have done different. Must be able to work overtime when needed, with or without advance notice. For non-emergency dispatch needs, please call 262-656-1234. You write in a way as to lead your readers into believing something that is campaign propaganda (for Zoerner) rather than sticking to facts. Places Listed in StatuteIn 2011, despite liberals decrying imminent wild-west-like-shootings, the legislature voted for concealed carry and Governor Walker signed it into law. Respect his spiritual conversion but is he the person for the job? Simmons Im the best candidate for Sheriff because I have over 17 years of law-enforcement experience in multiple divisions. Smetana is nothing but an egotistical and hypocritical pr**k. Someone should look into him. Generally, she expected greater voter turnout due to a Sheriffs election. Four candidates all say they're focused on protecting Kenosha, reducing crime, and caring for the community's well-being. Fall election 2022: Kenosha County sheriff candidates Q&A Oct 24th, 2022 by Darren Hillock. This, in conjunction with community engagement, will slowly but surely begin to rebuild trust. The increase of $2.5 million would be included for each fiscal year going forward. 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. 1000 55th St, Kenosha, WI 53140, USA Req #468. Incumbent David Beth, a Republican, is not running for re-election. D. I want to increase patrols in our county parks and boat patrols on inland lakes. An additional, more recent controversy surrounding Brian Gonzales candidacy is his retirement from the Kenosha Police Department, which he submitted June 2, 2022. 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. 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. That was from a recent article published here. * In charged of Tobacco enforcement for the entire Lake County with a large operating budget shared by the State of Illinois. Figured that well, hindsight is always 20/20. If you are on the list illegals can break into your house and rest easy. When you do not want to post a comment. Since 2020, elections have never really been the same, Nelson said. They not only trust my ability to lead the Sheriffs Department, but that trust will allow us all to collaborate and work together to improve law enforcement throughout the entire region, which would be a huge benefit to Kenosha County. For them, it was a natural way of life. I have a degree in Criminal Justice and have proudly served my country as an Army Veteran.
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