I will always give you a fair shake, he said. Jones began as a junior detention officer but also served as a member of the special response team (SRT), the countys version of a SWAT team, and also worked patrol and investigations for several years. This election and change of administration is not about reinventing the wheel, but about putting the right person in office to move this county forward. He said a good leader recognizes who the best people are, making them part of the leadership staff and delegating when possible. As such, I have experience in making hand to hand drug buys for a $20.00 crack or heroin purchase to as much as multiple kilogram amounts of methamphetamine. Dereck Jones began his law enforcement career in 2005 and has worked his way through the ranks, currently serving as a captain and jail administrator. That would give me one more per shift for a total of six. Macon County is my home. That is why I plan to constantly seek out grants and funding opportunities to make mental health resources and substance abuse treatment more readily available and accessible in Western North Carolina. Brent Holbrooks I want to further our agency just as Sheriff Holland has worked to do for many years. He said when people dont get a response it leads them to think there is something to hide. The following is a combination of information from in-person interviews each candidate did with The Franklin Press and answers they provided via a questionnaire from The Press. After 20 years of doing things the same way its time for a whole different approach and attitude.. The way we get around that is the education of our youth, he said. When it comes to recruiting new officers, Cook plans to visit classes during the law enforcement training academy here and in nearby areas. Answer from candidate 3 Theres going to be a learning curve for everybody, he said. This starts within our schools and each individual community. Candidates Jones, Holbrooks and Clay Bryson are all currently part of the Macon County Sheriffs Office. I was the first detective in North Florida to investigate food stamp fraud.. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1972 to 1992, retiring a second time from his civilian career, he had more than 22 years of experience serving in a variety of law enforcement positions. TBD 11/09/2021 Chris Browning for Macon County Sheriff - Campaign Launch It's official! Length of Term Next Election Year On-Year or Off-Year Election* Term Limit Partisan or Non-Partisan Vacancy Filled By Notes Its another way to reach people.. View Candidates by State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho I am committed to fair and equal treatment of all citizens. Bob Cook said he isnt running for sheriff as a career move. He said a cadet program held when kids are out of school during the summer will help build relationships with youth. We are all fighting the same problem and dealing with many of the same offenders across jurisdictions. I also have been the affiant on 99 separate telephone facility wire intercepts. Brent Holbrooks was the top vote getter. Recruitment and retention of officers is an issue not just locally, but across the country. One of the first ways I plan to accomplish this is to refocus the agencies SRO [School Resource Officer] program and to improve the program for all these officers to be more than SROs I want them to be active community law enforcement officers that are geared toward proactive policing and reform. I want to further our agency just as Sheriff Holland has worked to do for many years. He said there is always room for improvement when it comes to transparency and communicating with the community. I enrolled in Basic Law Enforcement Training at Southwestern Community College in the Fall of 1999 to begin my career and on April 11, 2000, On my 21st birthday, I took my Oath of Office with the Macon County Sheriffs Office. We need to be helping those who need help and want help, he said. Waynesville is Haywood Countys only municipal g Spring 2023 enrollment at Western Carolina Univers Haywood County Schools has new leaders at several Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority received a v Clockwise from top left: Brent Holbrooks, Dereck Jones, Bob Cook, Clay Bryson. 4) If you were not running for office, which of the other candidates would you vote for and why? The Macon County Board of Elections confirmed that Republican Dereck Jones requested a recount after coming in second place in the primary election by just 54 votes. 0. Dereck Jones has served in MCSO for 17 years and holds the rank of captain. Macon County NC Sheriff's Campaign Group Jones: I have spoken to many residents across the county who share the same concerns as the Nantahala community whether they live there or not. Since moving to the area, hes worked at the police academy in Franklin as a training coordinator, a position he resigned to run for sheriff. He joined the Navy in August 1972 during the Viet Nam War and remained in the Navy until August 1992 during the Gulf War. In the event that does not happen, the second highest vote-getter can call for a recall, which would be held July 26. The transition period will be so important, he said. I am a man of my word. Finally, he wants to focus on rehabilitation. The candidates to replace Holland bring a variety of experience. TOWN OF FRANKLIN MAYOR SCOTT, ROBERT STEWART. I bring to the table experience. I intend on installing a drug tip hot line and making the supervisor over narcotics responsible to responses to the complaints. And I am confident that one of the most important ways of doing that is to continue fighting the war on drugs. As I have noted, I have spent approximately 14 years as an undercover Narcotics Detective. Its the highest liability position, and during the last three and a half years, Ive had the opportunities administratively to work on the budget with the chief deputy, Jones said. Macon County Beekeepers will hold their Bee School, Saturday, February 11 and Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. 1 month ago NC 4-H Camps Selected to Participate in NC State Crowdfunding Campaign What Otto needs from me as Sheriff may be different from what Highlands needs and I want to hear that from those who work and live in those communities every day. I want to make our county safer for our families, he said. With it being so close, regardless of which one won if it went the other way I think that a recount would have been asked for also, said Thibault. Im constantly in schools, thats my heart., I will press for community related policies that will prompt our deputies to work with our stakeholders as role models, so that, together, our investment in the younger generation yields solid and measurable results.. I will take on the drug dealers in each community and work with outside agencies to provide help to addicts. He wants to have six deputies working per shift including a K9 unit on a regular patrol shift. I want them to know that I will never knowingly let them down. He wants to see more cooperation with federal agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration. Browning served in the U.S. Air Force and spent five years working as a road deputy in Macon County before operating his own businesses for the past 17 years. We can strengthen the response in several ways. Jones said since being promoted to jail administrator in 2018 he has managed a budget of at least $2.5 million and updated the Detention Centers policies and procedures in 2019. I want the voters to know they can rely on me. While hed owned property in Franklin since 1999, he and his late wife moved up permanently in 2015. He plans to be out in the community where people can see him and get to know him. These officers dont always get the recognition they deserve, but I appreciate each and every one of them more than they will ever know.. Additionally, they would be primarily a backup officer to keep them free for K-9 duties. Quiz yourself on Black history. I am the only candidate who is currently in a position to transition to Sheriff with the immediate knowledge of the agencys needs and budget from day one. They will be able to count on me and I will not let them down. The Smoky Mountain News is a wholly private corporation. I have stated before and will state it again, the agency will be reorganized and all areas of the county will have adequate coverage at no additional cost to the taxpayer. My father, Homer Holbrooks served as a Sheriffs Deputy for 3-years before being elected as the Sheriff of Macon County where he served with distinction for 16 more years, retiring in 2002. But Im not working in that system. If people have a question, they can ask me; if they have a complaint, they can complain.. Cody Moore served as the Decatur Police Department's Deputy Chief until 2016 when he retired. It was unique that he was my mentor when I was just 11 to 12 years old, and now hes my boss, Bryson said. Were doing a lot on that end of the spectrum, but youve got to have a willing body, he said. I still have the love for reaching out and helping others.. 91.1 Welcome 91.9 Fayetteville 90.5 Buxton The candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot. Yet, the fundamentals of community-based policies and a passion to do what is right must remain constant. I have been asked many times by many people why I dont go somewhere else to make more money and the answer is simple Macon County is my home. I am a dedicated and passionate law enforcement professional with the education, training, and experience to lead the Macon County Sheriffs Office into the future. For most of my entire law enforcement career, I have prioritized combating this horrible epidemic and I assure you I will continue to do so as long as I serve Macon County. It will be so uncomfortable and so unprofitable they will want to go someplace else.. Free Independent Weekly Newspaper - Distributed in Franklin, Highlands, Dillsboro, Webster, Cullowhee, Scaly Mountain, N.C.; Dillard & Clayton, Ga. Franklin Town Council Holds Annual Retreat, Macon County missionary returns from frontlines of Ukraine War, FHS cheer team reaches Nationals for first time. The number one thing were going to do right off the bat is were going to go after the community drug dealers, he said. At over 500 square miles, the majority of Macon County sits outside of the Franklin town limits. Neither Bryson or Holbrooks answered this question, which was their right to do. Network Menu. You never know where WUNC's events will take you. My number one priority to the citizens of Macon County if elected as your next Sheriff, is to protect you and your families with the same vigilance I protect my own. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School girls basketball team made history again Saturday in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, winning the programs first back-to-back state championship title. I dont. While he has served in a few different capacities, hes currently in charge of the county detention center. That is something the military instilled in me. Your email address will not be published. These same instructions will be posted on social media to let the public know the option that was given to candidates for full transparency. nc.gov; Website Feedback; Clay Bryson says he has been led to where he is now, having spent his entire adult career in law enforcement, I love giving back, he said. He chose to run because people were telling him about the issues they were having in the community and with the Sheriffs Office. First, he wants to educate youth on drugs that come into the area, especially considering how many encounter them at home or in their social circles. As the third generation of his family to work in law enforcement, Holbrooks has spent his adult career with the Macon County Sheriffs Office, starting in 1999 as a deputy. Finally, I will be a dedicated public servant, ensuring that your message of what matters most has standing within the Sheriff s Office.. Reader contributions support the journalistic mission of SMN to remain independent. Im not going to sit around and just let the drugs go crazy because were waiting on the big guy. At-large candidates: Democrats Sabrina Coone-Godfrey, Deanna Kaplan, Kimberly Stone and Richard Watts, all of Winston-Salem; Libertarian Regina Garner of Winston-Salem; Republicans Sarah Absher,. If I says I will accomplish something, I will make every effort to get it done. Its ridiculous.. And I am confident that one of the most important ways of doing that is to continue fighting the war on drugs. I am a dedicated and passionate law enforcement professional with the education, training, and experience to lead the Macon County Sheriffs Office into the future. Many were close races. There were five candidates in the race. I am the only candidate who has experience in every division under the Sheriffs Office running for this position. I dont think we need a new jail facility right now. he said. Upon retirement from the Navy, I went to the Police Academy in Jacksonville, Fla., after which I was hired by the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, Jacksonville Beach, Fla. After approximately two and a half years, I applied to the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office where I remained for approximately 20 years. I have proudly served under Sheriff Robbie Holland in a variety of progressively more responsible leadership roles that I hope to have culminate in being elected Sheriff in 2022. Welcome to the Macon County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, serving Franklin, Highlands and Nantahala Macon County, NC Sheriff's Office | Franklin NC Wednesday, April 27, 2022. He also believes in treating people equally. A local man is coming out of retirement to run for Macon County Sheriff next year. As a father, my goal has always been to protect them, love them, and defend them to the best of my ability. Thousands of incarcerated laborers built this railroad and nearly all of them were African American. To view listings in your area, search by state below. He worked for Western Carolina University Police for almost 14 years before moving on to work at the Jackson County Sheriff's Department. When it comes to getting new officers, Bryson said the department will continue to recruit through the law enforcement academies and job fairs. The evidence is there., As part of fighting the drug problem, Browning wants to add more resources to the narcotics division. Next, I will meet with the Assistant Supervisor in Charge of the DEA as well as other federal authorities to discuss our needs. I was perfectly retired, he said. The five candidates are Bob Cook, Brent Holbrooks, Dereck E. Jones, Chris Browning and Clay Bryson. We can let them know what we are doing and what we can do., He said while the Sheriffs Office has an app to share information with people, not everyone has may have access to technology or internet service. The people in Nantahala want to know someone is close by so they dont have to wait an hour.. Like Jones, Clay Bryson is a captain at MCSO, although he oversees the patrol division. I want to address the issues the citizens tell me about on a near daily basis. As a father, my goal has always been to protect them, love them, and defend them to the best of my ability. Lastly, I would look at the manning in the courthouse and other areas to see who may be able to move to this vital area.. As such, I have had to learn to step back and look at whatever the situation is and think outside the box to develop a successful plan of attack. Everything evolves around drug use property crimes, assaults, domestic violence, he said. Address. Im very approachable. Jones said that along with combating the ongoing drug issues and associated property and domestic violence crimes including a push to enhance drug treatment and community interdiction services a big priority of his would be enhancing courthouse security. It was there that he was mentored by Holland before Holland was ever elected to his current position. I will make sure my office is providing coverage to outlying communities. Jones said he is a people person and wants people to know they can talk to him. My plan would be to first meet with the Chief of Police in Franklin to discuss turning over the School Resource Officer positions inside their city limits to their responsibility, like Highlands is right now. Outside of Old Fort, the Western North Carolina railroad bends around Andrews Geyser. In 2010, I transferred from road Corporal to Corporal over Civil Process and Courthouse Security. Name on Ballot. I am also committed to moving Macon County forward into the future and making it a model department for all Western North Carolina. The order the candidate answers will appear will be determined by order responses are received. While he said he wants to reorganize the department and shrink it down to something more fiscally manageable, he also wants to increase patrols to certain outlying areas, such as Otto and Cowee. He said while Macon County remains a small community, we are growing and with that comes more and more problems. I want to talk to them and find out what they need., He wants to increase patrol coverage to cover all parts of the county. Your support of SMN does not constitute a charitable donation. Unless they have to call them, they dont see a deputy out there, he said. During that time, he says he has seen from the outside how the Sheriffs Office operates and has a general idea of how theyre doing things. Jones lists drugs, community partnerships, and training as the top three issues facing the countys law enforcement. Search by document type. Ill pat you on the back when you do a great job, but if you go against my policy, youll suffer the consequences., He said employees want to be treated fairly and equally. Chris seeks to restore faith and trust in the Macon County Sheriff's Office through service to the community built on the core values of honesty, leadership, and integrity. But at the same time, he thinks there is a place for showing compassion for users and helping them find the rehabilitation and recovery help they need. DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Macon County Sheriff Jim Root has announced he will run for reelection in 2022. Support from our readers will help us maintain and strengthen the editorial independence that is crucial to our mission to help make Western North Carolina a better place to call home. 94.1 Lumberton 99.9 Southern Pines, Courtesy of North Carolina Board of Elections. My wife Ariel and I have been married since 2014 and currently reside in the Cullasaja Community of Macon County. It's Official, There's A New Sheriff (candidate) In Town. She holds a masters degree in international journalism from the City University of New York and earned a double major from UNC-Chapel Hill in religious studies and political science. It just happens to be a political position, but I am elected by the people and always for the people. Brent Holbrooks, Lt. Clay Bryson and Lt. Dereck Edward Jones. Bryson and his wife Ariel have been married since 2014 and currently reside in the Cullasaja Community of Macon County. Captain Clay Bryson was born and raised in Macon County and has spent half of his life, 21 years to be exact, as a law enforcement officer with the Macon County Sheriffs Office. The North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force (Task Force) has submitted its 2023 Annual Report to Governor Cooper and the NC General Assembly. Macon County Sheriff Chris Browning (R) Clay Bryson (R) Bob Cook (R) Brent Holbrooks (R) Dereck E. Jones (R) School board elections and candidates November 8, 2022 (General) Macon County Schools May 17, 2022 (Primary) Macon County Schools Judicial elections and candidates November 8, 2022 (General) Ive served as team leader on the SWAT team for 15 years, while employed at the Macon County Sheriffs Office. We have to start with the kids, he said. Dereck Jones and his wife Jessica who works as a public health nurse have three children. At our inception 20 years ago, we chose to be different. Holbrooks, the son of former Sheriff Holbrooks, said that in his 23 years while hes also worked courthouse security, he believes his greatest strengths are his abilities as an SRT operator and his experience in civil process. Career Opportunities. The honest truth is, no, we arent exactly where we need to be, but I want to continue to build on what so many in this department have worked hard to create. Holbrooks final appeal was for people to trust his experience, not only with MCSO but within the greater community. Analyze how and why you love the way you do. I am community oriented and believe in community partnerships, Jones said. CANDIDATE LIST GROUPED BY CONTEST: Candidate Name. Cook: Considering the Nantahala Community currently has only as a School Resource Officer in their community, they absolutely need additional officers. To win, a candidate must get at least 30 percent of the vote plus one. They want to know, If Im going by the rules, everybody has to be going by the rules., He said he will hold people responsible for doing the jobs they were hired to do. I hear that everywhere I go, he said. Bryson: As the new Captain over patrol, I have gotten a crash course in the struggles our agency faces to cover all 500 miles of Macon County. Since 2012, hes also trained canines not only for MCSO but also other regional agencies. To win, a candidate must get at least 30 percent of the vote plus one. If you are able, please support The Smoky Mountain News. Holbrooks touted his experience coming face-to-face with the drug trade. I have to serve the needs of the public and the commissioners, he said. This election and change of administration are not about reinventing the wheel, but about putting the right person in office to move this county forward. P.O. Among the sheriffs retiring in Western North Carolina who will leave big shoes to fill is Macon County's Robert Holland, who has served in that position for almost two decades. I spoke to a MCSO Street supervisor and asked what it would take to get coverage into those areas. . We have one of the best group of law enforcement officers across the country who dedicate their lives to protect and serve the citizens of Macon County every day. Absolutely for more bed space. I will also not lie to them. I want them to see these are real people.. Currently they have five on a shift including the supervisor. I am the only candidate who can confidently stand on my record as a law enforcement officer in Macon County. Macon County Sheriff candidates Jon L. Butts, Jim Root, and Tony "Chubby" Brown all lieutenants with the sheriff's office address the crowd during the NAACP Decatur Branch's. He has taught basic law enforcement training in Jacksonville, Florida, and in Macon County. Personal blog In Macon, Cherokee and Clay Counties the sheriff's races were decided during the Republican primaries with no candidates from the other parties. My career choice in law enforcement dates back three generations! Bryson said drugs would obviously be a top concern for his administration, but he wont promise to take all drugs off the streets, something he sees as impossible given the nature of the trafficking network. Its usually more so in the local elections. To see more, visit BPR News. Macon County Sheriff candidates Jon L. Butts, Jim Root, and Tony "Chubby" Brown all lieutenants with the sheriff's office address the crowd during the NAACP Decatur Branch's Candidates . The drug problem affects every single family in Macon County.. My approach to attacking Macon Countys drug problem centers around pooling resources and looking at all angles. It is my goal to create an environment within the agency that supports and uplifts all employees while providing them with the salary, benefits, and continued training needed to better themselves which will allow them to better serve our community. There are those that you arrest, and when they get in the jail setting, we need to make sure we have the adequate resources for them, he said. He said the Sheriffs Office must continue to help educate the community about drug and substance abuse and he wants to see more mental health and rehabilitation resources available. This is where I grew up; where my children and grandchildren are growing up. I want to boost their role in the agency as focusing our SROs on being the first line of defense for proactive policing and reaching the next generation. Unlike other news organizations, we made the decision to provide in-depth, regional reporting free to anyone who wanted access to it. She isnt surprised by the recount. I have a great relationship with the community, he said. I am the proud father of four daughters and in 2019 became a grandfather for the first time. He said adding a kitchen facility to the existing building would help save on what the county spends buying inmate meals from outside sources, and cooking would be something inmates could do. But for those who do not, I wanted to give you a glimpse into who I am and why I am requesting your support. By Jake Browning on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Elections to choose Macon County's next sheriff won't begin until next year, but the race has already become more of a high speed chase. I worked for the of Franklin While I eagerly awaited my 21 birthday, when I could begin the BLET program. Three of my opponents are working there and they dont have their law enforcement retirements, they have their eye on the future as far as reelection, he said. He says a lot of the drug arrests are people being charged with possession, but there needs to be more emphasis on those selling and manufacturing. SROs play an invaluable role in our agency. I returned back as road patrol officer and shortly thereafter, I was promoted to Corporal. A newly released video shows Congressman Madison Cawthorns March 3 traffic stop. Personal, Professional, Education. I have been asked many times by many people why I dont go somewhere else to make more money and the answer is simple Macon County is my home. In 2007, Nantahala was given four Deputy positions specifically for the Nantahala area. 2021 The Smoky Mountain News. View campaign finance documents for any committee registered with the State Board by searching key words for the title of the committee or the name of the candidate, or find penalties assessed to state committees at the Campaign Document Search by Entity. I went around with a captain when we were looking at securing the courthouse with metal detectors and a lot of research went into what we needed and how we could organize and implement the program, he said. Bryson: Having the unique advantage of experiencing first-hand the multitude of ways law enforcement serves Macon County, I promise to lead the Macon County Sheriffs Office with experience and integrity to best serve the community as Macon Countys next Sheriff. I dont think his command staff that he currently has would necessarily be my command staff, he said, adding that he would make other staffing changes. OFFICE OF SHERIFF STATE-BY-STATE ELECTIONS INFORMATION STATE Elections Division Website State Elections Division Sheriffs' Election Info No. Only Clay Bryson and Brent Holbrooks responded and here are their unedited responses. The only elections here in Western North Carolina are runoffs. I will work tirelessly to accomplish everything I have said I would do. rowan county nc mugshots 2020 27 Feb. rowan county nc mugshots 2020. Filing Date. I cant be successful as Sheriff without you, which is why I promise to work alongside you to continue to improve the quality of life here in Macon County, together. Im not knocking what arrests are being done right now, he said. What specific areas within the existing department can be changed in terms of budgetary items to fund additional officers in Nantahala, is it even possible? Clockwise from top left: Brent Holbrooks, Dereck Jones, Bob Cook, Clay Bryson. He also wants to reintroduce a cadet program similar to the one he participated in as a young man when Sheriff Holland was his mentor. Cody Moore has officially announced his candidacy for the 2022 election . I always stand firm that I am not a politician, but I am a family man that loves God, my family, and our country., Your email address will not be published. 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