Two Republican candidates are running for State Senate District 21, incumbent Van Wanggaard and Jay Stone, who has repeatedly pushed false claims of voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election. Although the person signing the nomination papers must reside within the district, the person circulating the nomination papers does not need to live in the district or municipality. Eduxation: Graduated from Marquette University 88; Occupation: Kenosha Co. Deputy Sheriff; Previous elected or appointed public office: None. I want to move away from that," said Cochran. 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. 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. First-time. It must include the candidates name exactly how it should appear on the official ballot. means taking criminals off the streets and putting them in jail. Cochran I am the best candidate to become Kenosha County Sheriff for several reasons. I will make serious effort to bridge the gap between law enforcement and our vast communities withrespectable dialogue from Activists groups to Constitutionalists groups. 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. D. I want to increase patrols in our county parks and boat patrols on inland lakes. He lives with his wife and two children, and spends much of his free time gardening. Signatures dated after the date listed by the circulator are invalid and will not be counted. Im a proud married father to two grown adults. The surviving family can bring those firearms to the Sheriffs Department and be monetarily compensated. But first I am a person who wants to make a positive change in his community. Places Listed in StatuteIn 2011, despite liberals decrying imminent wild-west-like-shootings, the legislature voted for concealed carry and Governor Walker signed it into law. 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. 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! 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. My plan leads to the hiring and retention of the most qualified personnel. Gonzales is unfit to be Sheriff. On the topic of mental health, Cochran says training staff to deal with mental health issues is the way to build Kenosha County into the future. 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. If you arent on the list, the illegals will stay away. Rowe is endorsed by Bethdidnt Beth make double-dipping a campaign issue against Zarletti and win because of it? 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. KENOSHA When Kenoshans think of Kenosha County Sheriff candidate James Simmons, he hopes they think of one word: unity. I have a degree in Criminal Justice and have proudly served my country as an Army Veteran. City of Kenosha has only so much time left before it completely goes to hell. Thank you for the opportunity to answer these questions and those who read my responses. 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. Thats one thing that bothers me the most. Rowe says he would focus on making sure deputies have the training that they need to combat issues. 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. Zoerner I believe the depth and breadth of my experiencesets me apart from my opponents. In addition, my plan to create a Mental Health Unit will benefit the community greatly. 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 most obvious of these issues is that of his controversial involvement with the Michael Bell Jr. shooting that happened in 2004. Ray Rowe Age: 57; City, village, town where you reside: Kenosha, WI, lifelong Kenosha resident. Everyone should make their own mind up but please use caution as you read anything written by this author. (Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) Kenosha County Assistant DA Tricia Riley was in court today and asked for a $10,000 cash bail. Rowe To me, an effective Law Enforcement Agency is one that serves the needs of the community, builds trust and relationships with the citizens and empowers its employees to grow. I continue to look for ways to make Kenosha an even safer place to live, work and raise a family. Please, go to the meeting and tell the board to remove this dangerous prohibition. For example, but not limited to domestics, shootings, traffic stops etc. Our deputies must be given the room to accomplish their tasks and should be continually supported in their efforts,to keep families safe. Liberal leadership failed Kenosha during the 2020 riots. 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. 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. The increase of $2.5 million would be included for each fiscal year going forward. The tobacco enforcement comprised of a large monetary budget which was shared between the Lake County Sheriffs Office and the State of Illinois. That seems to be his support base. During this time, the County Board ignored the liability issue and put the signs up. 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. *Please note, we are running two recruitments for . To the Citizens of Kenosha County, look at the public officials in your community who endorse these candidates. I understand the office of Sheriff is not a position of onesegotistical power, but one granted to a single individual for a temporary time. 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. There will be three candidates on the ballot Tuesday: Jerry Gulley, Samantha Kerkman and Rebecca Matoska-Mentink. This was during the housing collapse. Our jailers are overworked and many are retiring, which is why we must hire more jail staff for Kenosha County. Incumbent Jim Kreuser did not run for re-election. 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. He voted in favor of concealed carry and even voted to override the governors veto, TWICE. Wont have to worry about this candidate but surprised at how many votes he got. The local democratic party is bombarding the board with emails and calls and urging the new conservative-majority board to vote this down. Having said that, Mr. Gonzalez is probably damaged goods and not likely to be able to accomplish much as sheriff. In fact, Anthony Kennedy voted to allow guns in City Hall on November 11, 2011. 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. 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. A Kenosha Alderman, Anthony Kennedy, urged the County to ban guns in its buildings but wont put forward a proposal to do the same for the City, which makes him a hypocrite says Decker. 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.. 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). 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe to our mailing list and get the latest News. David Zoerner - will attend. Residents TMJ4 News spoke to say mental health is a big priority when it comes to law enforcement in the community. Our deputies must be given the room to accomplish their tasks and should be continually supported in their efforts,to keep families safe. It was voted on unanimously by the democratic controlled Council. Under state law, increases to the levy are limited to 2.654%, which would result in a levy of $75,763,738. Yea, his bosses may have ordered him to do so. They also seem undeterred by the question of whether or not Gonzales could defeat the Democratic candidate for the general election, James Simmons. This is the first time I found CKE bought and paid for by the LEFT. *Detective (Adults and Juvenile) School Resource Officer Relief. *Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. Gonzales can not manage his own familys finances. That is what self awareness is all about. Please subscribe to keep reading. Protects themfrom the overreach of not only local government but the federal government as well. No one seems to have a problem with him doing that, why would anyone care about Gonzales double dipping. 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. I have had a difficult time finding out anything else. Additionally, as important as training and equipment are, those in command must give the staff the autonomy to achieve the goals they have set. 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. Nicknames with an apparent electoral purpose or benefit, such as "Lower Taxes," "None of the Above" or "Lower Spending" are not permitted. OFFICE CANDIDATE ADDRESS MUNICIPALITY Zip PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS PARTY Ballot Status Page 1. This author was an Alderman elected twice to the Kenosha City Council. If you are on the list illegals can break into your house and rest easy. 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. So you have sold your soul to the left CKE. The Clerk's Office will check nomination papers in the order they are submitted to the office. First, a large percentage of law enforcement personnel are leaving the profession. Deputy Sheriff Removing those signs grants the county immunity. I had to deny liquor licenses to multiple felons. officer and is now seeking the department's top spot upon the retirement next year of longtime . The Zoerners worked hard and caught up on all their debts. Home invasion should never have been a present fear for the citizens of Kenosha County, but the riotous behavior and destruction of recent years as well as the establishment of our county as a drug trafficking corridor has caused a spike in such crimes. 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 will also increase the number of traffic safety deputies in high traffic areas such as I-94, Green Bay Road, and Hwy. We need to trust in our law enforcement community to protect us.. Must be able to work overtime when needed, with or without advance notice. 1000 55th St, Kenosha, WI 53140, USA Req #468. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Contribution Limits for Local Elected Officials. I then learned that the legislature was only a vote or two short of OVERRIDING that veto. 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 community's other elected officials, and ultimately each other to create the positive and much-needed changes our residents deserve. Sorry to see that. No abbreviations or titles are permitted. The Clerk's Office will contact you to let you know whether your nomination papers were sufficient. 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. A retiree is entitled to the pension and the employer and employee have already paid into the fund. 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. Figured that well, hindsight is always 20/20. David has the training, experience, and strategic knowledge to ensure such events never happen again. Blue and Red governors have signed laws to allow the common man or woman to carry a concealed firearm in public. But what else has he done. It is to your advantage to check that the addresses on your nomination papers are from the district you are running to represent. If you want any kind of good future or safe home for your family. I carried a gun to each and every meeting. 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. There will be a contested election for Kenosha County sheriff on the Nov. 8 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. This author moved to Wisconsin in 2006. If you have questions about it Im sure Zoerner would answer them for you, he was very open and candid about it to me. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Also his excuse for running as a Dem is just garbage. 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. If enforcement is for public safety, go for it. Here are the candidates biographical information followed by their question responses, presented in alphabetical order: James Simmons Age: 50; City, village town where you reside: Kenosha City; Education: BA in Criminology, one year completed in my master degree program for Criminology; Occupation: Law-Enforcement; Previous elected or appointedpublic office: No previous elected or appointed public office. It costs money to train new people who will then take years to become experienced. Most of the time double dipping is a bogus argument. Wisconsin was the 49th state to approve concealed carry then came the last state, Illinois. Jack moved to Kenosha County in 2019 in order to escape the crime and bad policy of Chicago. 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