When you file nomination papers with the County Clerk's Office, you will be given a receipt. 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. Wis. Stat. In addition, my plan to create a Mental Health Unit will benefit the community greatly. Smetana is competent chief who plays well with others and backs up his officers personally. The County highways must be kept safe with regards to speed enforcement, OWI and, road rage incidents. 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. The court ordered a $5,000 cash bail and ordered he have no contact with pets, especially dogs. Kenosha County Officer Friendly Ray Rowe (D)[No Comment] KCE is told he agrees with Sheriff Beth that the signs should stay up.Note: Ray Rowe is a liberal democrat and has been his whole life. We need YOU to help get conservatives elected. He paid his bills back. He showed himself in his autobiography, and its sickening. 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. This put the self-insured county at risk. By doing this it will not only provide more efficient services for the citizens but a safer environment for all personnel involved. Thats right, you can carry a concealed weapon in each and every of the 50 states. 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. 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. Voters throughout Kenosha County will have the opportunity to vote in a non-partisan primary Feb 15 for county executive. 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. I would also like to know why certain employees were fired and one who stole PTO time from the department is still working? For the fist time in the history of the department, the are talking lateral transfers from other agencies because theyre desperate to fill positions. Five candidates are running for Kenosha County Sheriff, four Republicans and one Democrat. For example, but not limited to domestics, shootings, traffic stops etc. That means that Gonzales would be a likely recipient of a plea deal from the feds if he would turn on the higher ups. And because he wrote a book about his experience in law enforcement he is twisted instead of open and honest, sharing a life-changing experience that regular citizens will never (thankfully) have to face. You write in a way as to lead your readers into believing something that is campaign propaganda (for Zoerner) rather than sticking to facts. I understand the office of Sheriff is not a position of onesegotistical power, but one granted to a single individual for a temporary time. In 2017, I was promoted to the position of Safety Officer or better known to the community as Officer Friendly. As the Kenosha Police Departments Safety Officer, I manage a very large budget, manage a building known as the Safety Center and supervise nearly 40 employees. There will be three candidates on the ballot Tuesday: Jerry Gulley, Samantha Kerkman and Rebecca Matoska-Mentink. Price is expected in court March 9 at 9:30 am for a preliminary . But first I am a person who wants to make a positive change in his community. Zoerner Crime is at an all time high nationally and Western Kenosha County is no exception. Volunteer. Try again later. In fact, taxpayers could save money because someone not retired would have to have WRS contributions made. I have first-hand experience in a wide variety of law enforcement specialties such as Firearms and Taser Instruction, Drone Operation, and Hostage Negotiations. In fact, Anthony Kennedy voted to allow guns in City Hall on November 11, 2011. Deputy Sheriff During this time, the County Board ignored the liability issue and put the signs up. Simmons An effective Law enforcement Agency consist of the Sheriffs ability to be willing to work with the community showing transparency and accountability. Governors State University. 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? The escalating crime rates must be met head on with a proactive police presence and aggressive pursuit of criminals. That seems to be his support base. I like Gonzales ideas, for the most part, but hes not qualified. The liberals are assembling and trying to intimidate the board into voting no. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe to our mailing list and get the latest News. "I moved here 14 years ago and I've seen it get increasingly worse," said Christina Superits, a resident of Kenosha. James C. Simmons and David W. Zoerner ran in the general election for Kenosha County Sheriff on November 8, 2022. Im very glad he was not the winning candidate. Liberal leadership failed Kenosha during the 2020 riots. Pleasant Prairie Postmaster Jeffrey C. Zgorzelski was charged yesterday in federal court with allegedly Kenosha Firefighter/EMT On Paid Leave For Third Time While City Investigates Child Sexual Assault Allegations, Kenosha County Board Meeting Ends Abruptly With One Liberal Activist Arrested For Fighting With Police. City of Kenosha has only so much time left before it completely goes to hell. Jack moved to Kenosha County in 2019 in order to escape the crime and bad policy of Chicago. 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.. Allowing concealed carry is the right thing to do. He voted in favor of concealed carry and even voted to override the governors veto, TWICE. Republican candidates are: Tyler Cochran, the Kenosha Police Department's Officer Friendly; Albert Gonzales, the KPD officer who shot and killed Michael Bell; David Zoerner, a Kenosha. Two think you should be legally forced leave your gun in your car. There will be a contested Republican primary for Kenosha County sheriff on the April 9 partisan primary ballot. Days off will rotate. They have the force of law, meaning, that if your neighborhood grocery store posts a sign that is at least 5 by 7 that says No guns allowed, and you go inside anyway, you could be subject to a non-criminal $25 citation. But the Racine County Sheriff brags about how much money they make on I-94. means taking criminals off the streets and putting them in jail. Your email address will not be published. MyVote Wisconsin is a website for all Wisconsin voters, registered and non-registered. 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. The filing officer is the County Clerk. The local democratic party is bombarding the board with emails and calls and urging the new conservative-majority board to vote this down. 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. No additional taxpayer money. 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. Nomination Papers for Partisan Office (EL-168) (Sheriff) (Clerk of Circuit Court). Signers must date their signature, including the year. Stat. An error has occurred, which probably means the feed is down. Employees must work holidays and weekends and must be able to work any of the existing shifts. Ill be honest, if he does win I hope he upgrades his personal car. 5.02 (21) You live with that the rest of your life. 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. "Our overdoses are almost double the national average," he said. He lives with his wife and two children, and spends much of his free time gardening. Monsters, Godzilla, King Kong, what have you, theyre just going by instinct. Find your race in the dropdown list below. Try again later. Move out of Kenosha! Rowe I believe my previous experience on the sheriffs department has given me the skills necessary to be a trusted leader for our department and our community. Rowe Working at the Kenosha County Sheriffs Dept for nearly 26 years has given me the benefit of developing thousands of friends throughout our county, particularly west of the Interstate. 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. 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. I see him for who he is now. [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. Your email address will not be published. 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). I consider Gonzales to be a monster. So you have sold your soul to the left CKE. 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 was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. 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. Maybe PPPD has kept that a better secret amongst their other secrets. An effective Law Enforcement agency works well with the surrounding law enforcement agency to share information and intelligence that helps keep our community safe. 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. Gonzales has served the Kenosha Police for over 25 years, but his retirement comes at an interesting time considering its proximity to his seeking public office. 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. Other Misc. I have talked to both. I want to move away from that," said Cochran. Continuing candidates must file an amended campaign registration statement indicating the office sought and the new primary and election dates. Kevin, Can we please get a list started of folks in Kenosha county that DONT HAVE GUNS? However, Nelson said it was harder this year to make any assumptions. If someone you know is endorsing a snake, hes either misinformed or a snake himself. Your nomination papers will then be checked for validity by someone who is not working at the counter or answering the phone. B. I want to address the current drug epidemic that affects so many families throughout our country. 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. Be prepared, know whether or not you need to update your location, Nelson said. My plan leads to the hiring and retention of the most qualified personnel. This author moved to Wisconsin in 2006. 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? 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?? We are in the midst of the deadliest drug epidemic Kenosha County has seen to date, and stopping this activity must be a paramount priority for the new Sheriff. Let all the bleeding heart liberals take care of them. Sheriff David Zoerner has thecommand, supervisory, and tactical response experience to get the job done. Having looked into him he had lots of support because he was the Dare Officer. 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. General election for Kenosha County Sheriff. 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. This is the first time I found CKE bought and paid for by the LEFT. For like 18 years. You can cancel at any time. That was from a recent article published here. You have not provided any new information. Actually, worse. Secondly, transparency is a must! For non-emergency dispatch needs, please call 262-656-1234. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Well I suppose its a good thing I moved out of Kenosha I whole heartedly support the second amendment, but I also have PTSD and have come to the conclusion that I would be more likely to turn the gun on myself, than I would be to need it in the event of a home invasion or armed robbery. I look forward to your voteon August 9thand againon November 8th. 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. Further leadership role as a detective: during homicides and sex assaults etc., I would direct and supervise patrolling deputies on their roles to secure evidence, crowds and, written statements to ensure that the investigation operated smoothly. OK, Bryan, Albert, or what every name you are using today. But what else has he done. 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. 1000 55th St, Kenosha, WI 53140, USA Req #468. I like Zoernrt, they both have a thoughtful plan. From the streets to the jails, Zoerner says mental health needs to be addressed first and foremost. 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. 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. I find this article completely unhelpful. Kenosha City Clerk Michelle Nelson said that typically, officials look to past years elections to estimate voter turnout and what to expect. Under state law, increases to the levy are limited to 2.654%, which would result in a levy of $75,763,738. They will take an new approach, wearing plain clothes, while responding with a trained Crisis Intervention Worker. Every day when I take off my uniform, Im a part of the community that I serve. Duplicate comment detected Regarding the investigation and trial of the officers, Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel stated: At worst, [the officers] might have lied in their testimony. 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. Candidate. This Tuesday, June 21st at 7:30, the board will be voting on this issue. Our jailers are overworked and many are retiring, which is why we must hire more jail staff for Kenosha County. There was a problem saving your notification. In running for this position I am not looking . Blue and Red governors have signed laws to allow the common man or woman to carry a concealed firearm in public. My goal is to make positive changes in the community I have called home my entire life. Must be able to work overtime when needed, with or without advance notice. 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. The guys I know, they have nightmares about it. Appearing on the ballot will be: Democrat James Simmons Republican David W. Zoerner Incumbent David Beth, a Republican, is not running for re-election. Ray Rowe Age: 57; City, village, town where you reside: Kenosha, WI, lifelong Kenosha resident. 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. Additionally, as important as training and equipment are, those in command must give the staff the autonomy to achieve the goals they have set. Thats one thing that bothers me the most. You dont like all these people saying mean things about you. I will coordinate with state patrol if necessary and designate deputies to set up traffic patrols during planting and harvest season. The tobacco enforcement comprised of a large monetary budget which was shared between the Lake County Sheriffs Office and the State of Illinois. The increase of $2.5 million would be included for each fiscal year going forward. 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. Gonzales is unfit to be Sheriff. ( I have already met with some of the Chiefs of the various departments in the county to discuss ideas and their concerns. This August and November, Kenosha County Residents will vote for a new Sheriff. If a person is entitled to their pension they are entitled to their pension and this double dipping stuff is a bunch of nonsense. Running for office is something new to me--doing my part to achieve positive change is not. 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. Simmons As a candidate for Kenosha County Sheriff, I know my responsibilities lies within the unincorporated areas of Kenosha County. Lets work together to build a better relationship between law enforcement and our community for the current and future generations of Kenosha County residents. Anthony Kennedy voted to override the governors veto, TWICE that I serve stops etc fiscal going. Be willing to work overtime when needed, with or without advance notice five candidates are running for Office something! 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