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. Shall the City of Kenosha be allowed to exceed this limit and increase the levy for the next fiscal year, 2023, for purpose of additional police and fire protection services, by a total of 3.3%, which results in a levy of $78,263,738, and on an ongoing basis, include the increase of $2,500,000 for each fiscal year going forward? Allowing concealed carry is the right thing to do. 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. F#@#!in daytona 500. So you have sold your soul to the left CKE. I will haveongoing training with all the local fire/emsdepartments. Appearing on the ballot will be: Democrat James Simmons Republican David W. Zoerner Incumbent David Beth, a Republican, is not running for re-election. Gonzales is unfit to be Sheriff. Under state law, increases to the levy are limited to 2.654%, which would result in a levy of $75,763,738. If enforcement is for public safety, go for it. Governors State University. 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.. The command staff must insist on the highest level of training for their staff, and also supply the equipment that they need to be successful. You write in a way as to lead your readers into believing something that is campaign propaganda (for Zoerner) rather than sticking to facts. . This author was an Alderman elected twice to the Kenosha City Council. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It will decide which party candidates will appear on the general election ballot on Nov. 8. In 2011, the City of Kenosha and Kenosha County Board, both heavily controlled by liberals, got the ball rolling on putting these signs up. Seriously, how often to you see someone pulled over? I will advocate to tougher sentencing for extreme violent criminals. I have had a difficult time finding out anything else. Residents on both sides of the I must be allowed to feel safe in their own homes. Author: Karen Forsberg Created Date: 9/6/2022 3:05:28 PM . Incumbent office holders who do not intend to seek re-election to the same office should file the notification of non-candidacy no later than 5:00 pm on May 20, 2022. Signers must give their complete address (house number, street and municipality no Post Office boxes), and must list the municipality of residence. 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. That seems to be his support base. This August and November, Kenosha County Residents will vote for a new Sheriff. You either have true conservative values or you dont, switching parties as a strategy makes you a liar plan and simple. Fall election 2022: Kenosha County sheriff candidates Q&A Oct 24th, 2022 by Darren Hillock. *Crisis Intervention Deputy/de-escalation specialist. Required fields are marked *. But what else has he done. Gonzales has served the Kenosha Police for over 25 years, but his retirement comes at an interesting time considering its proximity to his seeking public office. Up your liberal ass Kevin. 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. Eduxation: Graduated from Marquette University 88; Occupation: Kenosha Co. Deputy Sheriff; Previous elected or appointed public office: None. We asked the five candidates to weight in and 4 of the 5 responded and gave us their take. There will be a contested election for Kenosha County sheriff on the Nov. 8 ballot. General election for Kenosha County Sheriff. 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. Ill be honest, if he does win I hope he upgrades his personal car. 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 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. *Detective (Adults and Juvenile) School Resource Officer Relief. You can cancel at any time. Four candidates all say they're focused on protecting Kenosha, reducing crime, and caring for the community's well-being. Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. I learned two things that day 1, Dont assume something before you complain, and 2, concealed carry is a bi-partisan issue. As Sheriff, you need to have high character and Integrity, I pride myself in being that type of person. I want to provide the necessary training and equipment for staff to be their best, and do their best. More information about upcoming elections and voting instructions can by found at myvote.wi.gov. 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. None of the guys I know would ever, ever compare hitting a person to scoring a winning touchdown. Sorry to see that. Signatures for addresses outside of that district are invalid and will not be counted. MyVote Wisconsin is a website for all Wisconsin voters, registered and non-registered. 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. 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. 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. We need YOU to help get conservatives elected. Since 2020, elections have never really been the same, Nelson said. *Please note, we are running two recruitments for . 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. I am still active in all of those disciplines, which means I didnt just take a training course for them and then never put that training into practice. 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. The campaign registration statement must be signed by both the candidate and the campaign treasurer, if a treasurer has been appointed. Not everyone who does not own a gun is a bleeding heart libtard. I want to help our communities and law enforcement in many more ways. 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. An effective Law Enforcement agency works well with the surrounding law enforcement agency to share information and intelligence that helps keep our community safe. We need to trust in our law enforcement community to protect us.. When you do not want to post a comment. This author moved to Wisconsin in 2006. All four Republican sheriff candidates - Kenosha Police Officer Tyler Cochran, Officer Albert Brian Gonzales, County Deputy Ray Rowe and County Sgt. After the deadline, candidates names will be drawn by lot for the order of placement on the ballot. We asked the candidates about their plans if elected. The increase of $2.5 million would be included for each fiscal year going forward. The referendum asks to increase this levy by 3.3%, resulting in $78,263,738, a $2.5 million increase. You are not capable of really knowing your own limitations and weaknesses. Gonzales is damaged goods. Blue and Red governors have signed laws to allow the common man or woman to carry a concealed firearm in public. 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. In turn, I believe they will better be able to serve this county. Try again later. There was a problem saving your notification. They have the force of law, meaning, that if your neighborhood grocery store posts a sign that is at least 5 by 7 that says No guns allowed, and you go inside anyway, you could be subject to a non-criminal $25 citation. 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. Let all the bleeding heart liberals take care of them. 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. Days off will rotate. Zoerner An effective law enforcement agency is one that proactivelyplans for future trends and develops its work force accordingly. Incumbent Jim Kreuser did not run for re-election. To my embarrassment, Sen. Wirch told me I was wrong. Zoerner had no foreclosures. For them, it was a natural way of life. Northwestern University Police Supervisor Academy Graduate, Active Member Tactical Response Team Hostage Negotiator, Police Science Instructor at Gateway Technical College, FBIExecutive Leadership Training Graduate, Kenosha County Chapter 51 Committee on Mental Health Member, Former US Marine Corps Presidential Guard, Former Resource Officer for Wilmot High School. Declaration of Candidacy (EL-162) The declaration of candidacy must be filed with the County Clerk's Office no later than the deadline for filing nomination papers (June 1, 2022). We need to know what homes to send all these illegals when they are looking for housing and handouts. It also allowed building owners to post no guns allowed signs on privately owned buildings and public buildings. They will take an new approach, wearing plain clothes, while responding with a trained Crisis Intervention Worker. Employees must work holidays and weekends and must be able to work any of the existing shifts. I have first-hand experience in a wide variety of law enforcement specialties such as Firearms and Taser Instruction, Drone Operation, and Hostage Negotiations. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe to our mailing list and get the latest News. But first I am a person who wants to make a positive change in his community. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Lets work together to build a better relationship between law enforcement and our community for the current and future generations of Kenosha County residents. I was not the only Alderman to carry. Zoerner Crime is at an all time high nationally and Western Kenosha County is no exception. Maybe at the time he took what he felt was the best course. I see him for who he is now. *Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Candidate. I then learned that the legislature was only a vote or two short of OVERRIDING that veto. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. 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. The filing officer is the County Clerk. David was on the job for twenty hours a day defending Kenosha against rioters as the city burned. I was able to complete this process at no cost to taxpayers using donations and grants. Smetana is competent chief who plays well with others and backs up his officers personally. But the Racine County Sheriff brags about how much money they make on I-94. I mean, do any of us genuinely think a no guns allowed sign is going to deter murder, robbery, or other serious crimes? 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. The City read the fine print and canceled their plans to place the signs up. 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 Same with Zoerner. There will be a contested Republican primary for Kenosha County sheriff on the April 9 partisan primary ballot. 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. The declaration of candidacy must be filed with the County Clerks Office no later than the deadline for filing nomination papers (June 1, 2022). James C. Simmons and David W. Zoerner ran in the general election for Kenosha County Sheriff on November 8, 2022. He also refused to provide us with a photo to use for this publication so we had to use a Facebook photo. Wisconsin was the 49th state to approve concealed carry then came the last state, Illinois. During this time, the County Board ignored the liability issue and put the signs up. You dont like all these people saying mean things about you. For the fist time in the history of the department, the are talking lateral transfers from other agencies because theyre desperate to fill positions. Just ask Steinbrink. Yea, his bosses may have ordered him to do so. Cochran I am the best candidate to become Kenosha County Sheriff for several reasons. 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. These are just a few of the ideas I would like to implement, I do have other plans on my Facebook and webpage as well. The ballot for the upcoming primary is also available, including the wording of the public safety funding referendum for the City of Kenosha. For like 18 years. The most obvious of these issues is that of his controversial involvement with the Michael Bell Jr. shooting that happened in 2004. 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. 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. 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. It must include the candidates name exactly how it should appear on the official ballot. City of Kenosha has only so much time left before it completely goes to hell. 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. 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. Kenosha County Sheriff's Sergeant David Zoerner (R) 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. This site provides voters with election information and resources. Must be able to work overtime when needed, with or without advance notice. Please subscribe to keep reading. The legislature protected the above locations. It is to your advantage to check that the addresses on your nomination papers are from the district you are running to represent. Signatures dated after the date listed by the circulator are invalid and will not be counted. 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. 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. This, in conjunction with community engagement, will slowly but surely begin to rebuild trust. I like Zoernrt, they both have a thoughtful plan. Not ready for the job of sheriff. If Smetana is so competent then why did he push almost the entire upper half of the department into early retirement and many others to leave law enforcement all together? It changes you for life. The surviving family can bring those firearms to the Sheriffs Department and be monetarily compensated. In a community that is still very sensitive to law enforcement following the unrest of 2020, the four candidates running for sheriff are ready to address mental health. Additionally, as important as training and equipment are, those in command must give the staff the autonomy to achieve the goals they have set. Ray Rowe Age: 57; City, village, town where you reside: Kenosha, WI, lifelong Kenosha resident. 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. Regarding the investigation and trial of the officers, Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel stated: At worst, [the officers] might have lied in their testimony. Law enforcement has a lot on its plate with regards to identifying foe or friend in crisis events. After the primary, one of the GOP candidate will face Simmons. 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. If he is elected he will also be double-dipping. I have spoken to many residents who have voiced their concerns about increasing safety in our rural areas. Zoerner offered two ideas: more traffic enforcement (codeword for policing for profit) and fully staff the jail (supposed to be done anyway). I also hear Ray Rowe is planning on retiring. The agency must be able to keep up with evolving technology in order to solve high complexed (internet stalking, cybercrimes, evidence collections). You have not provided any new information. This is a biased article and is so obviously slanted towards Zoerner. Zoerner I believe the depth and breadth of my experiencesets me apart from my opponents. The local democratic party is bombarding the board with emails and calls and urging the new conservative-majority board to vote this down. The liberals are assembling and trying to intimidate the board into voting no. This Tuesday, June 21st at 7:30, the board will be voting on this issue. 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.

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