None of the guys I know would ever, ever compare hitting a person to scoring a winning touchdown. Ill be honest, if he does win I hope he upgrades his personal car. Try again later. Price is expected in court March 9 at 9:30 am for a preliminary . They will take an new approach, wearing plain clothes, while responding with a trained Crisis Intervention Worker. If an incumbent not seeking re-election files the notification timely, the nomination paper deadline is unchanged. ! I asked angrily. Ive worked in rail. They discuss why 'Gonzo'. 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?? 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. Removing those signs grants the county immunity. 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. As Sheriff, you need to have high character and Integrity, I pride myself in being that type of person. 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. 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. 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. They are Kenosha Police officers Tyler Cochran and Albert Brian Gonzales, Kenosha "Deputy Friendly" Ray Rowe, and Kenosha Sargent David Zoerner. Our deputies must be given the room to accomplish their tasks and should be continually supported in their efforts,to keep families safe. First, a large percentage of law enforcement personnel are leaving the profession. Having looked into him he had lots of support because he was the Dare Officer. From the streets to the jails, Zoerner says mental health needs to be addressed first and foremost. I am an Army veteran, I also attended University of Illinois at Chicago ROTC studying Military science. Zoerner An effective law enforcement agency is one that proactivelyplans for future trends and develops its work force accordingly. While this isnt an illegal practice, its generally frowned upon and many voters feel untrusting of a candidate theyll be forced to pay twice. He showed himself in his autobiography, and its sickening. Feb 9th, 2022. by Darren Hillock. Maybe PPPD has kept that a better secret amongst their other secrets. Seriously, how often to you see someone pulled over? You write in a way as to lead your readers into believing something that is campaign propaganda (for Zoerner) rather than sticking to facts. There will be a contested Republican primary for Kenosha County sheriff on the April 9 partisan primary 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. Rowe says he would focus on making sure deputies have the training that they need to combat issues. 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. I want to move away from that," said Cochran. According to his campaign page, he says as sheriff, he would dedicate a program for the health and wellness of deputies, staff, and their families and would ensure drug users get the care that they need to successfully recover from addiction. 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. 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. 50 to make our roads safer. Ive spent enough hours up at night talking to them when their anxiety hits, I know that with absolute certainty. Wisconsin was the 49th state to approve concealed carry then came the last state, Illinois. Liberal leadership failed Kenosha during the 2020 riots. The City read the fine print and canceled their plans to place the signs up. I like Gonzales. This is a biased article and is so obviously slanted towards Zoerner. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. In fact, taxpayers could save money because someone not retired would have to have WRS contributions made. 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. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Cochran I have several plans which will positively affect Western Kenosha County and the entire county, in general. 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. No. Mr. Bundza: You have been conned by this charlatan. 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. I will make serious effort to bridge the gap between law enforcement and our vast communities withrespectable dialogue from Activists groups to Constitutionalists groups. 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. I will implement a voluntary gun buyback program which will reduce the number of unwanted firearms from falling into the hands of burglars and violent criminals. The local democratic party is bombarding the board with emails and calls and urging the new conservative-majority board to vote this down. In running for this position I am not looking for authority--I am looking for change. Signatures for addresses outside of that district are invalid and will not be counted. It must include the candidates name exactly how it should appear on the official ballot. That seems to be his support base. I also want our employees to know that their sheriff truly cares about them. Thomas. This, in conjunction with community engagement, will slowly but surely begin to rebuild trust. Respect his spiritual conversion but is he the person for the job? They are Kenosha Police . The declaration of candidacy must be filed with the County Clerks Office no later than the deadline for filing nomination papers (June 1, 2022). Stupidly, I called my state senator, Bob Wirch (D) and lambasted him. 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. Now that he is retired, maybe he can free himself from the virtual prison he has put himself in. In fact, Anthony Kennedy voted to allow guns in City Hall on November 11, 2011. Gonzales An effective Law enforcement agency is one that first and foremost enforces the law. That is what self awareness is all about. There are very few places that prohibit guns in Kenosha. Zoerner An effective law enforcement agency is one that proactivelyplans for future trends and develops its work force accordingly. KENOSHA When Kenoshans think of Kenosha County Sheriff candidate James Simmons, he hopes they think of one word: unity. You can email the entire board at countyboard@kenoshacounty.org or even better, show up and speak at the beginning of the meeting. Please pay careful attention to the signatures you obtain on your nomination papers. Also on the ballot for City of Kenosha residents is a referendum about increasing the levy for next years property taxes to fund additional police and fire protection services. 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. 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. In addition, my plan to create a Mental Health Unit will benefit the community greatly. Four candidates all say they're focused on protecting Kenosha, reducing crime, and caring for the community's well-being. The program will consist of professional actors which will place deputies in crisis situations. When you file nomination papers with the County Clerk's Office, you will be given a receipt. 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. Figured that well, hindsight is always 20/20. Duplicate comment detected There will be a contested election for Kenosha County sheriff on the Nov. 8 ballot. You are not capable of really knowing your own limitations and weaknesses. I carried a gun to each and every meeting. But the Racine County Sheriff brags about how much money they make on I-94. 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. Regarding the investigation and trial of the officers, Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel stated: At worst, [the officers] might have lied in their testimony. A position that not only oversees the enforcement of the laws but protects the constitutionalrights of the citizens of a county. 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 loves his country and community. I will haveongoing training with all the local fire/emsdepartments. The tobacco enforcement comprised of a large monetary budget which was shared between the Lake County Sheriffs Office and the State of Illinois. For non-emergency dispatch needs, please call 262-656-1234. Protecting our citizens against all crimes within the unincorporated areas is paramount! David has the training, experience, and strategic knowledge to ensure such events never happen again. All parties affiliation should work together to find a corroborative resolution for gun signs allow or gun signs not allowed. This Tuesday, June 21st at 7:30, the board will be voting on this issue. Continuing candidates must file an amended campaign registration statement indicating the office sought and the new primary and election dates. James C. Simmons (D) David W. Zoerner (R) Incumbency information for this election was not available. You either have true conservative values or you dont, switching parties as a strategy makes you a liar plan and simple. Liberal leadership failed Kenosha during the 2020 riots. officer and is now seeking the department's top spot upon the retirement next year of longtime . Supervisory role in investigations: in charge of tobacco enforcement for the entire Lake County area where I supervised multiple detectives during undercover missions. 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. How can someone who cant budget his own money manage the multimillion dollar sheriff budget. More information about upcoming elections and voting instructions can by found at myvote.wi.gov. Scenario-based training will prepare our law enforcement for a wide variety of different calls. He is an editor by trade and an avid hiker and outdoorsman. If someone you know is endorsing a snake, hes either misinformed or a snake himself. E. I want to address some of the traffic concerns on the roads during Country Thunder. I had to deny liquor licenses to multiple felons. 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. Five candidates are running for Kenosha County Sheriff, four Republicans and one Democrat. 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. There were several times that my finger was on the trigger only a split second away from shooting someone. You can cancel at any time. There is no fixing this city. Sorry to see that. 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. *Crisis Intervention Deputy/de-escalation specialist. B. I want to address the current drug epidemic that affects so many families throughout our country. Your email address will not be published. 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. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Contribution Limits for Local Elected Officials. An effective Law Enforcement agency works well with the surrounding law enforcement agency to share information and intelligence that helps keep our community safe. 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. I have a degree in Criminal Justice and have proudly served my country as an Army Veteran. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. It changes you for life. There is overwhelming forensic evidence that the officers accounts of the shooting are a set of evolving lies. I was not the only Alderman to carry. 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 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. Except that he is not thrilled about concealed carry. The most obvious of these issues is that of his controversial involvement with the Michael Bell Jr. shooting that happened in 2004. Signers must date their signature, including the year. 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. 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. 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). *Please note, we are running two recruitments for . For example, a family who owns multiple firearms passes and the surviving family dont want the firearms anymore. Candidate Total Votes % Votes . Your email address will not be published. The same questionnaire was submitted by westofthei.com to each candidate by email. Not now. 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. The county's four Republican candidates face off in Tuesday's primary to find out who will be on the ballot in November. A nickname is a substitute for the candidates legal name. Volunteer. Zoerner offered two ideas: more traffic enforcement (codeword for policing for profit) and fully staff the jail (supposed to be done anyway). 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. Signatures for addresses outside of that district are invalid and will not be counted. Before reading his commentary, I was on the fence about him. We hear you. D. I want to increase patrols in our county parks and boat patrols on inland lakes. For example, but not limited to domestics, shootings, traffic stops etc. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Generally, she expected greater voter turnout due to a Sheriffs election. Smetana is competent chief who plays well with others and backs up his officers personally. The Zoerners worked hard and caught up on all their debts. [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. 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. Residents TMJ4 News spoke to say mental health is a big priority when it comes to law enforcement in the community. The only reason why he was able to continue to work as a low level patrol officer on the department was because they needed him to keep his mouth shut. C. I want to address reckless driving habits that put us all in danger. Simmons Im the best candidate for Sheriff because I have over 17 years of law-enforcement experience in multiple divisions. You have permission to edit this article. Must be able to work overtime when needed, with or without advance notice. County employees and taxpayers should not be denied the right to protect themselves in county buildings. Zoerner had no foreclosures. Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. I will follow the Constitution and the Law of this State equally without exception. Four Republican sheriff candidates are vying to get on the November ballot against Democrat James Simmons. 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. 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. Monsters, Godzilla, King Kong, what have you, theyre just going by instinct. An error has occurred, which probably means the feed is down. 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? Said Cochran the year be able to work overtime when needed, with or without advance notice of controversial. 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