C. I want to address reckless driving habits that put us all in danger. Be prepared, know whether or not you need to update your location, Nelson said. 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. 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. Rowe says he would focus on making sure deputies have the training that they need to combat issues. *Please note, we are running two recruitments for . SHERIFF Ray Rowe 4007 51st Avenue Kenosha 53144 262-945-3891 team@voterayrowe.com R 8/17/21 8/17/21 6/1/22 Yes Approved . He voted in favor of concealed carry and even voted to override the governors veto, TWICE. This is the first time I found CKE bought and paid for by the LEFT. David Zoerner (R) and Deputy James Simmons (D) Republican David Zoerner and Democrat James Simmons will both be on the ballot for the November 8, 2022 general election for Kenosha County Sheriff. 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. Property and violent crimes, illicit drug use, abuse, and trafficking are skyrocketing, and the law enforcement in Kenosha County needs well-trained, supported staff to be able to combat these issues. Your email address will not be published. To my embarrassment, Sen. Wirch told me I was wrong. 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. Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. 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. Gonzales is unfit to be Sheriff. Dave Smetana, Chief of Pleasant Prairie Police is double dipping. The county's four Republican candidates face off in Tuesday's primary to find out who will be on the ballot in November. 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. The legislature protected the above locations. Contribution Limits for Local Elected Officials. Traffic enforcement is a big deal. During this time, the County Board ignored the liability issue and put the signs up. With the 2022 Wisconsin partisan primary next month and the general election in November, several key state and local offices are up for grabs, including the first new county sheriff in two decades. The winner of the November general election will succeed longtime Kenosha Sheriff David Beth, first elected in 2002. Gonzales is damaged goods. Making Kenosha County safe again means taking criminals off the streets and putting them in jail. E. I want to address some of the traffic concerns on the roads during Country Thunder. I want to avoid the mess that was the flooding of 2017 and the unwillingness of the Sheriff to seek help from the National Guard. An additional, more recent controversy surrounding Brian Gonzales candidacy is his retirement from the Kenosha Police Department, which he submitted June 2, 2022. I asked Zoerner about this. 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. This will help deputies make better decisions during their career course in law enforcement, so deputies can be an asset vs a liability. Its: Smetana wasnt elected to his position. After the deadline, candidates names will be drawn by lot for the order of placement on the ballot. 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. Speeding, no or expired tags, reckless etc. 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. Kenosha upcoming partisan primary, sheriff and referendum on ballot. His wife lost her job then his tenants also lost jobs. All electors signing your nomination papers must live within the district in which you are running (you can check the address at myvote.wi.gov). Since 2020, elections have never really been the same, Nelson said. 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?? Not now. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. only the wicked rejoice when justice is not served, that little demon sociopath would do well to remember justice will find him in the end, Your email address will not be published. I felt safer with my firearm during the meetings. I carried a gun to each and every meeting. 5.02 (22) Spring Election - Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Election held on the first Tuesday in April to elect judicial, educational, and municipal officers, and non-partisan county officers, and to express preferences for the person to be the presidential candidate for each party in presidential election years. He loves his country and community. 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. Stat. 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. The agency must be proactive vs reactive! 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. No. Candidate Total Votes % Votes . If he is the Republican candidate would you vote for him or the Democrat Simmons? Zoerner offered two ideas: more traffic enforcement (codeword for policing for profit) and fully staff the jail (supposed to be done anyway). 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. Ive thought about this article a bit over the last couple days. In running for this position I am not looking for authority--I am looking for change. OFFICE CANDIDATE ADDRESS MUNICIPALITY Zip PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS PARTY Ballot Status Page 1. Deputy Sheriff 50 to make our roads safer. He paid his bills back. Protects themfrom the overreach of not only local government but the federal government as well. David Zoerner - will attend. 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. 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. I know railroaders who have had one or more man under, someone under the wheels of their train. Your buddy participated in these lies and the cover-up. 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. 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. The Sheriff must promote and hire the best and brightest minds to keep the agency headed in the right direction. Zoerner I believe the depth and breadth of my experiencesets me apart from my opponents. All of them provide armed security with the exception of schools. David Zoerner Age: 53; City, village, town where you reside: Village of Pleasant Prairie; Education:UW-Parkside: Political Science BA 1995; UW-Plattville: Police Administration MA, currently attending; NorthwesternUniversity: Police Supervisor Course; FBI Leeda Institute: Supervisor Leadership Institute; Occupation:Sergeant, Kenosha County Sheriffs Department, Patrol Division; Previous elected or appointedpublic office: No previous elected or appointed public office. Allowing concealed carry is the right thing to do. I will make serious effort to bridge the gap between law enforcement and our vast communities withrespectable dialogue from Activists groups to Constitutionalists groups. 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. An effective Law Enforcement agency works well with the surrounding law enforcement agency to share information and intelligence that helps keep our community safe. 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. The declaration of candidacy must be filed with the County Clerks Office no later than the deadline for filing nomination papers (June 1, 2022). OK, Bryan, Albert, or what every name you are using today. Ive worked in rail. I look forward to your voteon August 9thand againon November 8th. He is an editor by trade and an avid hiker and outdoorsman. Just ask Steinbrink. Cochran I have several plans which will positively affect Western Kenosha County and the entire county, in general. Scenario-based training will prepare our law enforcement for a wide variety of different calls. Four candidates all say they're focused on protecting Kenosha, reducing crime, and caring for the community's well-being. 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.. Nomination papers must be numbered. I consider Gonzales to be a monster. "I moved here 14 years ago and I've seen it get increasingly worse," said Christina Superits, a resident of Kenosha. 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. August 9thwill reveal whether or not their efforts will be rewarded, or if they will have accidentally turned away too many voters with their militancy. 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. For example, a family who owns multiple firearms passes and the surviving family dont want the firearms anymore. Additionally, as important as training and equipment are, those in command must give the staff the autonomy to achieve the goals they have set. My plan leads to the hiring and retention of the most qualified personnel. Monsters, Godzilla, King Kong, what have you, theyre just going by instinct. Maybe thats why he wants to double dip. Mr. Bundza: You have been conned by this charlatan. Incumbent Jim Kreuser did not run for re-election. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. "Unity" is the word he chose to describe himself and his approach as potential sheriff during an August interview with The Uptown Observer. The two liberal candidates are against and the three conservatives are in favor. 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. Please, go to the meeting and tell the board to remove this dangerous prohibition. David Zoerner Age: 53; City, village, town where you reside: Village of Pleasant Prairie; Education:UW-Parkside: Political Science BA 1995; UW-Plattville: Police Administration MA, currently attending; NorthwesternUniversity: Police Supervisor Course; FBI Leeda Institute: Supervisor Leadership Institute; Occupation:Sergeant, Kenosha County Sheriffs Department, Patrol Division; Previous elected or appointedpublic office: No previous elected or appointed public office. Reach out to your municipal clerks office, were here to help.. 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. 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. In addition, my plan to create a Mental Health Unit will benefit the community greatly. You can email the entire board at countyboard@kenoshacounty.org or even better, show up and speak at the beginning of the meeting. Bryan didnt have a choice in that shooting, you know it, I know it, and his father who has been making trouble for Bryan since it happened knows it. Incumbent David Beth, a Republican, is not running for re-election. *Crisis Intervention Deputy/de-escalation specialist. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. Now that he is retired, maybe he can free himself from the virtual prison he has put himself in. Although Kenosha Police Officer Albert Brian Gonzales has a loyal following, there are several aspects to his candidacy that may cause him difficulty in winning not only the upcoming partisan primary, but also the general election. 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. He signed the Recall Scott Walker petition and is only running as a Republican because he knows he has to in order to become elected. 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? Everything we do is a joint effort, so don't wait for someone else to step up. I see him for who he is now. A retiree is entitled to the pension and the employer and employee have already paid into the fund. Those who stir the pot, will eventually lick the spoon. David was on the job for twenty hours a day defending Kenosha against rioters as the city burned. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. I had recently learned that the governor, then Governor Jim Doyle vetoed a concealed carry law. He also refused to provide us with a photo to use for this publication so we had to use a Facebook photo. Signatures dated after the date listed by the circulator are invalid and will not be counted. Voters may view or update voter registration, view sample ballots, and find their municipal clerk and polling location information. It also allowed building owners to post no guns allowed signs on privately owned buildings and public buildings. I can see that happening in the future. Regarding the investigation and trial of the officers, Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel stated: At worst, [the officers] might have lied in their testimony. 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. Kenosha City Clerk Michelle Nelson said that typically, officials look to past years elections to estimate voter turnout and what to expect. In fact, Anthony Kennedy voted to allow guns in City Hall on November 11, 2011. Liberal leadership failed Kenosha during the 2020 riots. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Ive spent enough hours up at night talking to them when their anxiety hits, I know that with absolute certainty. The lone Democrat candidate is James Simmons, a Lake County Sheriffs Office deputy. 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. Stupidly, I called my state senator, Bob Wirch (D) and lambasted him. The Kenosha City Council passed an ordinance on November 11, 2011 that specifically allows concealed carry in City buildings. 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. Actually, worse. Kenosha County Assistant DA Tricia Riley. Im a proud married father to two grown adults. 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. The City read the fine print and canceled their plans to place the signs up. This Tuesday, June 21st at 7:30, the board will be voting on this issue. CCAP him and see for yourself. The increase of $2.5 million would be included for each fiscal year going forward. Must be able to work overtime when needed, with or without advance notice. Required fields are marked *. The notification of non-candidacy form is to notify the County Clerks Office and the electorate of an incumbent officeholders intent to not seek re-election to the same office. First-time. Having looked into him he had lots of support because he was the Dare Officer. The NAZIs had cold blooded killers as officers in their ranks while being well compensated for just following orders. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Newcomer Democrat Max Winkels, the sergeant of arms for the Kenosha County Democratic Party, will also be running for Kerkmans former seat. He believes the poor communication and lack of implementation of emergency resources was nothing short of shameful. 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 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. Nicknames with an apparent electoral purpose or benefit, such as "Lower Taxes," "None of the Above" or "Lower Spending" are not permitted. David will also increase the number of traffic safety deputies in high traffic areas such as I-94, Green Bay Road, and Hwy. Ray Rowe is currently the sheriff's department's D.A.R.E. Governors State University. 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