I have a degree in Criminal Justice and have proudly served my country as an Army Veteran. Appearing on the ballot will be: Tyler Cochran Albert Brian Gonzales Ray Rowe David W. Zoerner Incumbent David Beth, a Republican, is not running for re-election. Your email address will not be published. Volunteer. E. I want to address some of the traffic concerns on the roads during Country Thunder. Candidate Total Votes % Votes . For like 18 years. Four Republican sheriff candidates are vying to get on the November ballot against Democrat James Simmons. We need YOU to help get conservatives elected. If someone you know is endorsing a snake, hes either misinformed or a snake himself. There will be three candidates on the ballot Tuesday: Jerry Gulley, Samantha Kerkman and Rebecca Matoska-Mentink. You write in a way as to lead your readers into believing something that is campaign propaganda (for Zoerner) rather than sticking to facts. Mike Honold, a business owner in the Town of Brighton, and Amanda Nedweski, who was elected to the Kenosha County Board of Supervisors in the spring, are vying for the position of District 61 state representative, County Executive Samantha Kerkmans former position. This site provides voters with election information and resources. *Detective (Adults and Juvenile) School Resource Officer Relief. 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. Feb 9th, 2022. by Darren Hillock. They also seem undeterred by the question of whether or not Gonzales could defeat the Democratic candidate for the general election, James Simmons. Gonzales can not manage his own familys finances. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. It will decide which party candidates will appear on the general election ballot on Nov. 8. Smetana is competent chief who plays well with others and backs up his officers personally. 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. I will have not only havesupervisors but area deputies attend the various town meetings to not only answer questions but listen to the concerns of the people of a local area. The lone Democrat candidate is James Simmons, a Lake County Sheriffs Office deputy. Incumbent David Beth, a Republican, is not running for re-election. 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. I like Gonzales ideas, for the most part, but hes not qualified. Kenosha County Sheriff's Sergeant David Zoerner (R) His wife lost her job then his tenants also lost jobs. Having looked into him he had lots of support because he was the Dare Officer. James C. Simmons (D) David W. Zoerner (R) Incumbency information for this election was not available. 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. As a cadet I joined the military police as a reservist and I was in charge of a 30-man platoon and budget which consisted over $500,000. Hes a puppet and in the Villages back pocket. 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. None of the guys I know would ever, ever compare hitting a person to scoring a winning touchdown. 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. Comparing shooting a man to scoring a winning touchdown. I want to move away from that," said Cochran. "Mental health is really big honestly because everybody, at some level, suffers with that," said Logan Rocha, a resident of Kenosha. Smetana is nothing but an egotistical and hypocritical pr**k. Someone should look into him. If you want any kind of good future or safe home for your family. 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. There will be a contested Republican primary for Kenosha County sheriff on the April 9 partisan primary ballot. 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. Secondly, transparency is a must! Further leadership role as a detective: during homicides and sex assaults etc., I would direct and supervise patrolling deputies on their roles to secure evidence, crowds and, written statements to ensure that the investigation operated smoothly. 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. Signatures for addresses outside of that district are invalid and will not be counted. 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). As Sheriff, I will enhance law enforcement training, including but certainly not limited to, scenario-based training that covers the situations our officers will find themselves in, such as responding to calls of people in distress--something that sadly has continued to grow in volume. Thank you for the opportunity to answer these questions and those who read my responses. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Im very glad he was not the winning candidate. In an emergency, call 911. We asked the five candidates to weight in and 4 of the 5 responded and gave us their take. Move out of Kenosha! means taking criminals off the streets and putting them in jail. 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. David will also increase the number of traffic safety deputies in high traffic areas such as I-94, Green Bay Road, and Hwy. I did it! I cheered inside my head, as though I had scored a winning touchdown. Gonzales loyalists have maintained that the book was written for other LEOs and military personnel who may have PTSD or other traumas associated with committing violent but necessary acts, but others still maintain that the book taints Gonzales credibility as he runs for public office. The Clerk's Office will contact you to let you know whether your nomination papers were sufficient. Supervisory role in investigations: in charge of tobacco enforcement for the entire Lake County area where I supervised multiple detectives during undercover missions. Well I suppose its a good thing I moved out of Kenosha I whole heartedly support the second amendment, but I also have PTSD and have come to the conclusion that I would be more likely to turn the gun on myself, than I would be to need it in the event of a home invasion or armed robbery. If enforcement is for public safety, go for it. In fact, Anthony Kennedy voted to allow guns in City Hall on November 11, 2011. Actually, worse. 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. Theft is theft. 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. MyVote Wisconsin is a website for all Wisconsin voters, registered and non-registered. According to this author, we are to conclude that Gonzalez is corrupt for collecting a pension he earned honestly for serving the Kenosha community doing a dangerous job and also running for a paid elected position where he will be held accountable to taxpayers?? Scenario-based training will prepare our law enforcement for a wide variety of different calls. I want to enhance the scenario-based training which will cover every aspect of law enforcement including mental health. Try again later. No additional taxpayer money. Signatures of qualified electors on nomination papers must be obtained between April 15, 2022, and 5:00 pm on June 1, 2022. We are in the midst of the deadliest drug epidemic Kenosha County has seen to date, and stopping this activity must be a paramount priority for the new Sheriff. Ill be honest, if he does win I hope he upgrades his personal car. For example, but not limited to domestics, shootings, traffic stops etc. I would like to know how many people have left since Smetana became the competent chief of Pleasant Prairie? I have talked to both. The program will consist of professional actors which will place deputies in crisis situations. 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. The court ordered a $5,000 cash bail and ordered he have no contact with pets, especially dogs. Ive worked in rail. In fact, taxpayers could save money because someone not retired would have to have WRS contributions made. Take a look at Zoerners financials, his foreclosures are very recent! The winner of the November general election will succeed longtime Kenosha Sheriff David Beth, first elected in 2002. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. 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"Our overdoses are almost double the national average," he said. Nicknames with an apparent electoral purpose or benefit, such as "Lower Taxes," "None of the Above" or "Lower Spending" are not permitted. I also want our employees to know that their sheriff truly cares about them. The declaration of candidacy must be filed with the County Clerks Office no later than the deadline for filing nomination papers (June 1, 2022). 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. City of Kenosha has only so much time left before it completely goes to hell. 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. Other Misc. Gonzales supporters, most of whom are connected to a local activist group which his wife is an active member, have been aggressive in their online campaigning tactics. James C. Simmons and David W. Zoerner ran in the general election for Kenosha County Sheriff on November 8, 2022. I am an Army veteran, I also attended University of Illinois at Chicago ROTC studying Military science. More information about upcoming elections and voting instructions can by found at myvote.wi.gov. 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. We need to know what homes to send all these illegals when they are looking for housing and handouts. I consider Gonzales to be a monster. Ive thought about this article a bit over the last couple days. The election features a long list of candidates and guarantees a shakeup. Under state law, increases to the levy are limited to 2.654%, which would result in a levy of $75,763,738. Not everyone who does not own a gun is a bleeding heart libtard. Lets work together to build a better relationship between law enforcement and our community for the current and future generations of Kenosha County residents. He has called for further investigation of forensic evidence, specifically the bullet that was fired from Gonzales weapon, and has specifically targeted Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian to re-open the case. Wayne, lets be honest.you are a dipshit. * Performed background checks for new hires for the position of Deputy Sheriff, Corrections and Sheriffs Civilian positions. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe to our mailing list and get the latest News. 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. 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. Nomination Papers for Partisan Office (EL-168) (Sheriff) (Clerk of Circuit Court). If you are on the list illegals can break into your house and rest easy. 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. 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. Zoerner had no foreclosures. If you have questions about it Im sure Zoerner would answer them for you, he was very open and candid about it to me. 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. After the deadline, candidates names will be drawn by lot for the order of placement on the ballot. 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. Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Five candidates are running for Kenosha County Sheriff, four Republicans and one Democrat. The Kenosha City Council passed an ordinance on November 11, 2011 that specifically allows concealed carry in City buildings. 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! 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. Up your liberal ass Kevin. 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. The Sheriff must promote and hire the best and brightest minds to keep the agency headed in the right direction. 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. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. Removing those signs grants the county immunity. Speeding, no or expired tags, reckless etc. 5.02 (22) Spring Election - Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Election held on the first Tuesday in April to elect judicial, educational, and municipal officers, and non-partisan county officers, and to express preferences for the person to be the presidential candidate for each party in presidential election years. 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. Monsters, Godzilla, King Kong, what have you, theyre just going by instinct. In that industry, its not an IF you hit and kill someone, its a WHEN. We need to trust in our law enforcement community to protect us.. In 2017, I was promoted to the position of Safety Officer or better known to the community as Officer Friendly. As the Kenosha Police Departments Safety Officer, I manage a very large budget, manage a building known as the Safety Center and supervise nearly 40 employees. While this isnt an illegal practice, its generally frowned upon and many voters feel untrusting of a candidate theyll be forced to pay twice. Mr. Bundza: You have been conned by this charlatan. Price is expected in court March 9 at 9:30 am for a preliminary . You dont like all these people saying mean things about you. Ray Rowe is currently the sheriff's department's D.A.R.E. *Crisis Intervention Deputy/de-escalation specialist. We dont need another supervisor on our department, we need a leader who will be willing to work with other community leaders and citizens, a like to make Kenosha County a better place to live, work and visit. 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. Newcomer Democrat Max Winkels, the sergeant of arms for the Kenosha County Democratic Party, will also be running for Kerkmans former seat. This put the self-insured county at risk. If he is elected he will also be double-dipping. He believes the poor communication and lack of implementation of emergency resources was nothing short of shameful. If Gonzales were to win the race and become Kenosha Countys next Sheriff, he would then be able to double dip, meaning he would collect both his pension from his retirement as well as the Sheriffs salary, all on the taxpayer dime. Sheriff Dave Beth has been known to work less than 10 hours a week at times for that salary. At no expense to taxpayers, deputies will be extensively trained to help citizens experiencing a mental health crisis. There will be a contested election for Kenosha County sheriff on the Nov. 8 ballot. Kenosha City Clerk Michelle Nelson said that typically, officials look to past years elections to estimate voter turnout and what to expect. How many foreclosures is acceptable?! 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