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. 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. I continue to look for ways to make Kenosha an even safer place to live, work and raise a family. I wasnt in it long enough to have such an incident myself, but every locomotive crew member I know who has more than ten years on the job, has had at least one. 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. He explained it all to me. Signatures dated after the date listed by the circulator are invalid and will not be counted. Enforces it without prejudice, openly and honestly. Liberal leadership failed Kenosha during the 2020 riots. KENOSHA, WI (WLIP)-Kenosha County has yet another candidate for the soon to be vacant Sheriff's position and he started his campaign with a big endorsement. Everyone should make their own mind up but please use caution as you read anything written by this author. Move out of Kenosha! Im very glad he was not the winning candidate. You dont like all these people saying mean things about you. 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. Nomination papers must be numbered. Gonzales An effective Law enforcement agency is one that first and foremost enforces the law. Duplicate comment detected 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. Allowing concealed carry is the right thing to do. 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. 2023 West of the I | Powered by WordPress, Agenda: Salem School District annual meeting & budget hearing; regular board meeting Oct. 25, 2022, Kenosha Area Visitors and Convention Bureau, Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission, Western Kenosha County Historical Society, Western Kenosha County Tennis Association, Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Cooperative. The declaration of candidacy must be filed with the County Clerks Office no later than the deadline for filing nomination papers (June 1, 2022). 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. Why would you vote against this common-sense law? A retiree is entitled to the pension and the employer and employee have already paid into the fund. This site provides voters with election information and resources. 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. 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. 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. You are not capable of really knowing your own limitations and weaknesses. He showed himself in his autobiography, and its sickening. 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 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. James C. Simmons (D) David W. Zoerner (R) Incumbency information for this election was not available. 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. 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 City Clerk Michelle Nelson said that typically, officials look to past years elections to estimate voter turnout and what to expect. 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. Zoerner did the right thing and paid their bills back. KENOSHA, Wis. For the first time in two decades, voters in Kenosha County won't see David Beth's name on the ballot. Thomas. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. 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. He lives with his wife and two children, and spends much of his free time gardening. 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. Having looked into him he had lots of support because he was the Dare Officer. If he is elected he will also be double-dipping. 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. See State Statute 11.05(2g) and 11.10(1). 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. 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. 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. This was during the housing collapse. After the primary, one of the GOP candidate will face Simmons. For like 18 years. The Clerk's Office will check nomination papers in the order they are submitted to the office. 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). 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. I will do this not by my own strength but with the strength and wisdom I will continually pray for while in office. You can cancel at any time. Generally, she expected greater voter turnout due to a Sheriffs election. Kevin, Can we please get a list started of folks in Kenosha county that DONT HAVE GUNS? Jack moved to Kenosha County in 2019 in order to escape the crime and bad policy of Chicago. The filing officer is the County Clerk. 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. Its not an easy thing to have to shoot a man. Up your liberal ass Kevin. 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. 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. Required fields are marked *. It also allowed building owners to post no guns allowed signs on privately owned buildings and public buildings. The two liberal candidates are against and the three conservatives are in favor. The most obvious of these issues is that of his controversial involvement with the Michael Bell Jr. shooting that happened in 2004. I would like to know how many people have left since Smetana became the competent chief of Pleasant Prairie? I want to help our communities and law enforcement in many more ways. I am an Army veteran, I also attended University of Illinois at Chicago ROTC studying Military science. A nickname is a substitute for the candidates legal name. Gonzales can not manage his own familys finances. Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Thats one thing that bothers me the most. If enforcement is for public safety, go for it. But first I am a person who wants to make a positive change in his community. Deputy Sheriff CCAP him and see for yourself. Here are some of my top initiatives if I am elected: A. I want to work closely with each of our towns and villages to hear their concerns, so that we can help make each of those areas safer. If you want any kind of good future or safe home for your family. Hes a puppet and in the Villages back pocket. The City read the fine print and canceled their plans to place the signs up. Other Misc. Four Republican sheriff candidates are vying to get on the November ballot against Democrat James Simmons. Your email address will not be published. He paid his bills back. 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. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. 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. 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. 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. 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