This list included over 50 bullet points of Slaughters administration's accomplishments citing grant-funded equipment like an on-site morgue, infrastructure improvements to the jail and programs like the Drug Endangered Children Program. I will support whatever you want.. Slaughter said that people are not asked to work overtime, but Groskreutz said four or five stories matched up concerning hours. He will have to run in the November 2022 general election to keep the position. Both judges were given the same questions, and the Tribune has done its best to give each candidate equal space. I recognize that life happens. He said that the CCSO is holding off on hiring a new warden and is in place using two lieutenants. Phil Murphy talks impact in 2024 budget, Williamson set to visit NH after launching 2024 campaign, Underground coal mine collapse injures 3 in Montana. Department A is the department Levine is currently vying for. There was a guy out there in camouflage.. Williams withdrew her name from consideration before the interviews began. Merchant did not respond to an interview request this week about her race. First, Jesses characterization of the positions of the Cascade County Democratic Party iscalculated to create an impression that is contrary to fact. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Cascade County, Montana QuickFacts Cascade County, Montana Table (a) Includes persons reporting only one race (c) Economic Census - Puerto Rico data are not comparable to U.S. Economic Census data (b) Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in applicable race categories Mayor Kelly To Trump: Send Refugees To Great Falls, Streamlined staffing to put more deputies on the street, Added 3 detention officers to the annual budget, Added an Internet Crimes Against Children Detective, Created a Violent Crimes Prevention Task Force, Created a civilian Use of Force Review Committee, Improved capacity at the jail, by removing state prison, Made major repairs to the jail, improving security, Started the CCSOs first online crime reporting system, Introduced an improved body camera program, Introduced the Angel Initiative, which provides drug addiction assistance, Moved the 24/7 program to downtown Great Falls, Updated patrol vehicle video systems and body worn cameras, Introduced the Drug Endangered Children Program, Purchased new riot gear for Our community, Moved processing juveniles, with felony charges, to the JDC. The Sheriff's Office primary concern is the safety and well-being of all persons and property in Cascade County. Douglas County Coroner's Office. Slaughter publicly identified himself as a constitutional sheriff multiple times, including before the legislature, at candidate forums and on broadcasts by Montana Gazette Radio (MGR). I am dedicated to putting the community first, keeping the promises I make, and protecting your freedoms. Gun-rights activist, Oath Keepers board director, forme Cascade County Sheriff election results: Slaughter wins against Groskreutz. ", Slaughter said, "We work for you. We posted yard signs, made calls on his behalf, and promoted his candidacy on our web page and at events throughout the county. Theres also a local push to get the county to do the same. Levine did not express a stance on the levy. General Election - November 8, 2022 Statewide Voter Turnout 61.38% 61.38% Total Turnout 468,326 Registered Voters 762,959 Precincts Fully Reported 100.0% 100.0% Partially 0 Fully 663 Cascade County Results Cascade County Results UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE - 2ND DISTRICT Follow This Contest Export EXPORT: SHARE ON Precincts Fully: 357 / 357 The Cascade County Elections Office is located at 325 2nd Ave North, Ste. Now, he is able run for office with all the benefits of being an incumbent including, as we saw this week, wearing the uniform of Sheriff as he posedfor the camera in calculated outrage about the Facebook post of a local citizen. They talk top public safety issues, the department's Indigenous-based logo and more. However, I knew our community deserved it. A judge needs to stay as a neutral and fair referee., One of the things that Ive learned over time is sometimes people just really need to have their day in court and they need to have the time to feel heard. The number one public safety issue plaguing our county is drugs. Democrat Candidates 2024 - Cascade County Democrats Democrat Candidates 2024 Let us know if you're interested in running for office in Cascade County! Groskreutz is currently a corporal where he's had experience working a patrol shift, as a school resource officer, four years as the Belt resident deputy, and a member of the SWAT team. When Phillips was appointed, The Electric asked commissioners if they were aware of the DUI charges against Phillips or the tax liens. A Zoom option is also available. The Inmate telephone services are provided by Securus Technologies so all customer questions about billing and access, please call 800-844-6591, 24-hours a day. Cascade Charter Township Clerk Information 5920 Tahoe Dr SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 cascadetwp.com (616) 949-1500 Absentee ballots MUST be delivered to the clerk or the dropbox listed on your absentee ballot. you deserve better. One of the other applicants for the position, Antoinette Wells, filed the complaint in January with the Montana Human Rights Bureau against the county commissioners and county human resources director for the intentional discrimination and unethical hiring practices of Phillips. He said that the Sheriff has been a democrat in Cascade County for over 80 years and that in conversations with previous sheriffs, He spoke about being embraced by Republicans even before he switched parties, including by Gov. Hennepin County Sheriff candidates from left: Joseph Banks, Jai Hanson, and Dawanna Witt. FK 8q[#Aa,H0"RHNAh"R$ LB Ip 8vZ7KOQ9& _f&4%==_gk"^UQGE]>t\V|ct`aC^o>DBK 'tXjEn# k, 9!91&Elmp?S{o1r. It is not the judges job to micromanage the players on the field. Cascade County Republicans Political Action Committee (PAC) on Monday hosted a debate and town hall question and answer session between the incumbent Sheriff Jesse Slaughter and Corporal Jay Groskreutz in the run up to the primary election slated for June 7. Marijuana Tax Revenue For Great Falls Commissioner Rick Tryon, GF Dems Krotkov, Bessette, Smith Hoping Voters Have Short Memories, Commissioner Responds To Demands To Defund GFPD. The Electric followed up to ask if Phillips considered a DUI as a routine traffic violation and did not receive a response. You can email our chair, Ron Szabo at chair@cascadecountydemocrats.org for more information. Instead call the Cascade County Sheriff at 406-454-6826. As soon as we took office, and each day since, weve made it our mission to put our community first. It really could, but that is up to the voters to decide., I can tell you as a judge that I would feel more comfortable having people be out in the community if I know that theyre being monitored, such as by GPS or alcohol monitoring, because a lot of the times drugs and alcohol are involved in most of our criminal cases. __________________________________________________________________. . Absentee Voter Drop Box/Slot Drop Box/Slot Location: 5920 Tahoe Dr SE Drop Slot Hours: 24/7 Drop Box Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm The levy would also include pre-trial monitoring services and increased school safety. According to the complaint, following Edwards arrest,there was meeting at the Cascade County Sheriffs Office regarding the need to appoint an acting sheriff. Sixty-five state inmates were transferred to the private prison near Shelby this week as part of a deal ending the Montana Department of Corrections' use of the regional prison in Cascade County . Here is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81050981471. Stevens enters no contest plea in theft case, state knocks charge down to misdemeanor, Ryan said that Phillips because of his experience supervising county employees and that the commissioners were in agreement, he was the best., Commissioner Joe Briggs confirmed to The Electric that there was no indication in any of the application materials, in the interview or in the background check report of a DUI conviction., The application, which is available on the county website, asks: Have you ever been convicted of a crime involving theft, abuse, neglect, or mistreatment of an individual or any other felony/misdemeanor (except routine traffic violations)? Moore was up for re-election as Clerk and Recorder and is behind her opponent, Sandra Merchant, by 20 votes, according to the Secretary of States website. It's my job to carry out your mission.". We witnessed statements and actions that were not only inconsistent with the values and positions of Cascade County Democrats, but with the Rule of Law itself. I can't stand up here and say in one breath that you are my boss and you matter, then in another breath tell you how you should vote on something, Slaughter said. CASCADE COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Eric Bailey: 59% (13,253) Dave Phillips 40% (9,074) State Representative District 20 100% of Precincts reporting R - Fred Anderson, 70% (3,529) D - Samantha. Rural animal control is also performed by the Sheriff's Office. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Unfortunately, we have a high crime rate per capita in comparison to other communities in Montana and I think a big piece of that is methamphetamine and fentanyl, and that seems to be involved in a lot of our cases, including our violent cases. We just kept seeing a white car going up and down, you know, by the alley over and over again. In Montana, a work group made up of representatives from organizations and stakeholders across the state, including legislators from both parties, found Montanas election system to be safe and secure. Staff are afraid, she said, in some cases fearing the activity will escalate to physical violence. It also means enhanced training for our employees. Our support for them is unique in that we have also been unwavering in supporting their right to organize and bargain for better wages and working conditions. h4PKk0+sl)QH{*C $F4a{K$5RHf *tWI [(_z5,W$EThJ#XJ7p]y8x6VCZR?P;+FQ |JZWO COUNTY COMMISSIONER District 1 - 6 Year Term District 3 - Unexpired Term (2 Years) . They look at the wishes of the victim, the nature of the crime the defendants criminal history and the pre-sentence investigation to make their sentencing decision. Incumbent Sheriff Jesse Slaughter is the unofficial winner of the Sheriff's Office Republican primary with 100% of the ballots in on Tuesday night. Sometimes the plea agreement isnt what you want, but it reflects the weaknesses of the case. The Sheriff's Office primary concern is the safety and well-being of all persons and property in Cascade County. I am proud to say weve done that, but there is more to do. Moore said Friday, the group waited for Moore and her staff, along with election observers from both parties, in the parking lot after they had been working to prepare provisional ballots to be counted Monday along with military ballots and ballots that may need to have signature issues resolved if they dont match or a voter forgot to sign. I knew it would be challenging and I knew a culture change would not be embraced by everyone. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons licence CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Phillips named new undersheriff at Cascade County Sheriff's Office Cascade County Commissioners appointed Dave Phillips as a justice of the peace in August 2021. Follow Daily Montanan on Facebook and Twitter. When it comes to respecting the Constitutions of this state and our nation, especially when there is a camera in the room, Jesse just cannot stay in his lane. Jesse demanded via email that the Democrats censure thatindividual. The cost is $10 for 2 fingerprint cards. You have to finish it. They have no idea what the process is, they dont want to ask, they just want to accuse, Moore said. He fails to understand that his job is to enforce the laws not interpret them. A sheriff's office in Washington state has released the identities of three climbers killed in an avalanche on a remote, jagged peak in the Cascade Mountains By Associated Press Feb. 22, 2023 In its eight-page report, MHRAN criticized him for appearing on MGR alongside figures such as Richard Mack and espousing similar beliefs. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. 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