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    John Michael "Mike" Bauer
    (Rep)

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    Justin Nagel
    (IND)

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    Robert "Bob" Norris
    (Rep)

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    Dan Wilson
    (IND)

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    Kyle Woodward
    (IND)

Biographical Information

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Campaign Email kylewoodwardforsheriff@gmail.com
Campaign Statement Empowering Communities, Ensuring Accountability: Your Independent Choice for Sheriff
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If elected to the position of sheriff, my primary objective for the upcoming four-year term is to initiate the challenging task of restoring the community's faith in law enforcement. I plan to implement measures to enhance transparency within the sheriff's department, ensuring open communication and accountability to the community, engaging with the community through meaningful interactions and initiatives, building trust and strengthening relationships between law enforcement and residents, and promote a hiring process that prioritizes local candidates, fostering a deeper connection between law enforcement personnel and the communities they serve.
I firmly believe that evolving with the changing times is crucial to effectively meet the evolving needs of our society. My goals are to includes enhanced recruitment efforts to fulfill staffing requirements reducing the necessity for excessive deputy overtime hours, introduce comprehensive mental health services and wellness programs tailored to the needs of our deputies, ensuring their well-being and resilience in the demanding field of law enforcement, and foster a workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent, creating an environment where individuals aspire to work and contribute to our community.
I aim to enhance the Sheriff's Department's online presence through an expansion of social media outreach. I would propose the establishment of a dedicated position responsible for community engagement, ensuring that communities have convenient access to timely and relevant information from the Sheriff's Department, additionally I am committed to the goal of providing detailed annual breakdowns of departmental expenditures.
It is the duty of the sheriff to uphold law, order, and safety while safeguarding the constitutional rights of our citizens against any threats.
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