Candidate for
Sheriff/Coroner; County of Monterey

I will continue to be committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Monterey County by working with the community to decrease crime through problem oriented policing and community-based programs.

I will continue to work towards eliminating gangs and gang violence; eliminating illegal drugs and drug traffickers; preventing school violence; and protecting our people from acts of terrorism through planning and training.

I will continue to be fiscally responsible with the public's money and employ best business practices to deliver effective and efficient services.

My main mission is the protection of life and property of citizens in Monterey County and the operation of the County Jail.

• I will continue to provide quality law enforcement service to everyone in Monterey County with dedication, honor and commitment.

• I will continue to faithfully serve the people whose laws we enforce and that in so doing we will never violate the public trusts placed in our positions.

• I will continue to demand of myself and the Sheriff's Office the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

• I will continue to recognize that our employees are our most valued assets and we recognize that diversity is strength.

• I will continue to recognize the importance of investing in the future of our community's children.

• I will continue to safeguard the rights of everyone, regardless of who they are or what they represent. And we shall work together with the community to solve problems and form partnerships.

• I will continue to treat each other and the public with dignity and respect while basing our decisions on what is best for the public and what is best for the agency. Our actions will consistently be in the best interest of the public without bias or prejudice.

• I will continue to strive to improve the quality of life for everyone by working together to make our streets, neighborhoods and schools safe.