Your Door County ballot

Serving all residents: “In nearly three decades of public safety service, I’ve never responded to a 911 call wondering how someone voted, nor will I as your sheriff. When a family is facing one of the worst days of their lives, when someone has been the victim of a crime, when a child is missing, or when a neighbor simply needs help, politics don’t matter.” (Door County Knock, Sept 17, 2026)

Investigative technology & privacy: “Public safety and individual liberty are not competing values, they are both essential. As sheriff, I won’t ask the people of Door County to choose between safety and their constitutional rights. My responsibility is to protect both through thoughtful leadership, transparency and accountability.” (Door County Knock, Sept 17, 2026)

Nonpartisan leadership: “From my experience as sheriff, I can tell you my decisions are not driven by politics or a personal agenda. They have to be based on the law, the facts, the circumstances in front of me, and what is in the best interest of the Sheriff’s Office and our community.” (Door County Knock, Sept 17, 2026)

Law enforcement technology & oversight: “For me, it comes down to balancing innovation with responsibility. We should never use technology simply because it’s available. We should use it when it provides a legitimate benefit to our community, our employees and public safety.” (Door County Knock, Sept 17, 2026)

Running as an independent: “When I put on the uniform, I don’t care if you’re a Republican, Democrat, independent or you don’t have a political affiliation at all. Neither does the criminal. What matters in my job is enforcing the law and protecting your constitutional rights.” (Door County Knock, Sept 17, 2026)

Surveillance cameras & oversight: “Law enforcement should not collect information on people simply because we can. There needs to be a legitimate law enforcement purpose, and meaningful accountability.” (Door County Knock, Sept 17, 2026)