Cochran An effective law enforcement agency is one which utilizes and develops Upstream Thinking methods in its partnership with the community while, at the same time, providing a safe and transparent environment. From the streets to the jails, Zoerner says mental health needs to be addressed first and foremost. Zoerner had no foreclosures. 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. As an Alderman, I had to make tough decisions that affected peoples lives and livelihoods. We need to trust in our law enforcement community to protect us.. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe to our mailing list and get the latest News. When you do not want to post a comment. Maybe thats why he wants to double dip. 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. There will be a contested Republican primary for Kenosha County sheriff on the April 9 partisan primary ballot. Your nomination papers will then be checked for validity by someone who is not working at the counter or answering the phone. 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.. What has been going on here in city administration for last 15 yrs is not fixable. I will advocate to tougher sentencing for extreme violent criminals. 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. David will also increase the number of traffic safety deputies in high traffic areas such as I-94, Green Bay Road, and Hwy. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. TMJ4 News did reach out to Albert Brian Gonzales, but did not hear back by deadline. 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 carried a gun to each and every meeting. Nomination Papers for Partisan Office (EL-168) (Sheriff) (Clerk of Circuit Court). Not everyone who does not own a gun is a bleeding heart libtard. I continue to look for ways to make Kenosha an even safer place to live, work and raise a family. Ive been in Corrections, Highway Patrol, Court Security, Investigations (adult and juvenile) and, School Resource Officer part-time, Ive executed warrants and evictions. Take a look at Zoerners financials, his foreclosures are very recent! In fact, Anthony Kennedy voted to allow guns in City Hall on November 11, 2011. OFFICE CANDIDATE ADDRESS MUNICIPALITY Zip PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS PARTY Ballot Status Page 1. 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! Zoerner Crime is at an all time high nationally and Western Kenosha County is no exception. He has continued to claim that the Kenosha Police Department was involved in a cover-up to protect the officers involved and the department, and that the shooting of his son was in fact unjustified rather than a justified self-defense shooting which was what the Kenosha Police decided it was. Thank you for the opportunity to answer these questions and those who read my responses. I believe my dedication and constant involvement is atestamenttothat, and I believe the role of Sheriff requires you to bevery active on all fronts that affect our citizens inKenosha County. D. I want to increase patrols in our county parks and boat patrols on inland lakes. 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. That seems to be his support base. 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. 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. It must include the candidates name exactly how it should appear on the official ballot. Even though I stood by my decisions, it was not out of the realm of possibilities that someone might attack me or another Alderman for an action or inaction that affected them. The two liberal candidates are against and the three conservatives are in favor. There will be three candidates on the ballot Tuesday: Jerry Gulley, Samantha Kerkman and Rebecca Matoska-Mentink. 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. The escalating crime rates must be met head on with a proactive police presence and aggressive pursuit of criminals. 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. Smetana is nothing but an egotistical and hypocritical pr**k. Someone should look into him. David has the training, experience, and strategic knowledge to ensure such events never happen again. 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. Those who stir the pot, will eventually lick the spoon. 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? E. I want to address some of the traffic concerns on the roads during Country Thunder. 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. Kenosha voters decide on a new county sheriff, circuit court clerk, whether Wisconsin should be a Second Amendment sanctuary state and legalizing marijuana. 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. Signatures dated after the date listed by the circulator are invalid and will not be counted. *Crisis Intervention Deputy/de-escalation specialist. This Tuesday, June 21st at 7:30, the board will be voting on this issue. * Performed background checks for new hires for the position of Deputy Sheriff, Corrections and Sheriffs Civilian positions. Gonzales and Rowe may have earned their pensions, but we dont have to vote to give them a job that pays over six figures while they earn their pension. "Our overdoses are almost double the national average," he said. They discuss why 'Gonzo'. The Kenosha City Council passed an ordinance on November 11, 2011 that specifically allows concealed carry in City buildings. If enforcement is for public safety, go for it. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. REQUIREMENTS The election features a long list of candidates and guarantees a shakeup. How can someone who cant budget his own money manage the multimillion dollar sheriff budget. I will haveongoing training with all the local fire/emsdepartments. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Five candidates are running for Kenosha County Sheriff, four Republicans and one Democrat. I have first-hand experience in a wide variety of law enforcement specialties such as Firearms and Taser Instruction, Drone Operation, and Hostage Negotiations. Sheriff Dave Beth has been known to work less than 10 hours a week at times for that salary. 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. Signatures for addresses outside of that district are invalid and will not be counted. 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. Thats right, you can carry a concealed weapon in each and every of the 50 states. Wis. Stat. All parties affiliation should work together to find a corroborative resolution for gun signs allow or gun signs not allowed. Candidate Total Votes % Votes . 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. Rowe I trots speak with him but he seamed to be much to busy to bother with me. The surviving family can bring those firearms to the Sheriffs Department and be monetarily compensated. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. City of Kenosha has only so much time left before it completely goes to hell. Kenosha upcoming partisan primary, sheriff and referendum on ballot. Signers must give their complete address (house number, street and municipality no Post Office boxes), and must list the municipality of residence. The winner of the November general election will succeed longtime Kenosha Sheriff David Beth, first elected in 2002. First, a large percentage of law enforcement personnel are leaving the profession. Zoerner An effective law enforcement agency is one that proactivelyplans for future trends and develops its work force accordingly. 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. Wayne, lets be honest.you are a dipshit. 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 If you arent on the list, the illegals will stay away. More money to spend recklessly. Comparing shooting a man to scoring a winning touchdown. Liberal leadership failed Kenosha during the 2020 riots. The NAZIs had cold blooded killers as officers in their ranks while being well compensated for just following orders. The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation. He showed himself in his autobiography, and its sickening. Other Misc. All of them provide armed security with the exception of schools. Protects themfrom the overreach of not only local government but the federal government as well. 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. It changes you for life. . It is not permissible to add the nickname in quotes or parentheses between the first and last name. Days off will rotate. 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. I also dont want the taxpayers on the hook if denying them that right gets the county sued. Stat. 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?? 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I believe my dedication and constant involvement is atestamenttothat, and I believe the role of Sheriff requires you to bevery active on all fronts that affect our citizens inKenosha County. Incumbent Jim Kreuser did not run for re-election. Contribution Limits for Local Elected Officials. 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. We asked the candidates about their plans if elected. I consider Gonzales to be a monster. MyVote Wisconsin is a website for all Wisconsin voters, registered and non-registered. 50 to make our roads safer. 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. But what else has he done. We need YOU to help get conservatives elected. In addition, my plan to create a Mental Health Unit will benefit the community greatly. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. They are Kenosha Police . 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. Incumbent Democrats Tip McGuire and Tod Ohnstad are running unopposed in their primaries for state assembly district 64 and 65 respectively, and will face Republicans Ed Hibsch and Frank Petrick in the general election. The Zoerners worked hard and caught up on all their debts. Dave Smetana, Chief of Pleasant Prairie Police is double dipping. Signers must date their signature, including the year. Four Republican sheriff candidates are vying to get on the November ballot against Democrat James Simmons. 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. 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. 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. 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. For example, a family who owns multiple firearms passes and the surviving family dont want the firearms anymore. I would like to know how many people have left since Smetana became the competent chief of Pleasant Prairie? He explained it all to me. 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. This August and November, Kenosha County Residents will vote for a new Sheriff. Gonzales is damaged goods. B. I want to address the current drug epidemic that affects so many families throughout our country. David Beth, the longest-serving sheriff in Kenosha Countys history, will step down. KENOSHA When Kenoshans think of Kenosha County Sheriff candidate James Simmons, he hopes they think of one word: unity. In running for this position I am not looking . Deputy Sheriff The county's four Republican candidates face off in Tuesday's primary to find out who will be on the ballot in November. Change can only begin when our community has a common goal. They are Kenosha Police officers Tyler Cochran and Albert Brian Gonzales, Kenosha "Deputy Friendly" Ray Rowe, and Kenosha Sargent David Zoerner. You write in a way as to lead your readers into believing something that is campaign propaganda (for Zoerner) rather than sticking to facts. Enforces it without prejudice, openly and honestly. Wisconsin was the 49th state to approve concealed carry then came the last state, Illinois. Having looked into him he had lots of support because he was the Dare Officer. 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. 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. Employees must work holidays and weekends and must be able to work any of the existing shifts. 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. David has the training, experience, and strategic knowledge to ensure such events never happen again. Additionally, as important as training and equipment are, those in command must give the staff the autonomy to achieve the goals they have set. That was from a recent article published here. Volunteer. James C. Simmons (D) David W. Zoerner (R) Incumbency information for this election was not available. Wis. Stat. Move out of Kenosha! 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 felt safer with my firearm during the meetings. Law enforcement has a lot on its plate with regards to identifying foe or friend in crisis events. Maybe PPPD has kept that a better secret amongst their other secrets. Candidate. The filing officer is the County Clerk. 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. Not now. The City wanted immunity from liability. 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. However, you should have thought about that before you decided to run. 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. The Clerk's Office will check nomination papers in the order they are submitted to the office. There will be a contested election for Kenosha County sheriff on the Nov. 8 ballot. Residents TMJ4 News spoke to say mental health is a big priority when it comes to law enforcement in the community. Ive worked in rail. 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). Liberal leadership failed Kenosha during the 2020 riots. The County highways must be kept safe with regards to speed enforcement, OWI and, road rage incidents. 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. 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. I will follow the Constitution and the Law of this State equally without exception. I would also like to know why certain employees were fired and one who stole PTO time from the department is still working? Additionally, as important as training and equipment are, those in command must give the staff the autonomy to achieve the goals they have set.