The Woodlands Edition | February 2024

Election

BY VANESSA HOLT

*INCUMBENT

Montgomery County sheri , Republican Primary

What are the top priorities you will have as sheri in the next four years?

How will you work with communities to ensure policing needs are met?

I will focus on leading the ght against violent crime. We will clear more cases, improve morale, investigate vehicular crimes/accidents, improve communications, and build eective partnerships to protect every inch of Montgomery County.

By building strong working relationships with all partner agencies and community partners to ght violent crime and to improve our quality of life here in Montgomery County. I will lead with honor, humility, integrity and transparency. I will also keep an open mind and have an open-door policy.

Wesley Doolittle Occupation: lawman Relevant experience: 22 years, DPS; 13 as Texas Ranger; currently, captain with Precinct 2 constable www.doolittleforsheri.com

First and foremost, I will boost morale within the agency. I have seen the agency deteriorate since the current sheri has taken oce. Morale is down and departures of the most experienced investigators are up. There is a leadership problem. I was urged by family, citizens and many of my ...

I will hold town hall meetings. I will come to the BBQ’s and the community rallies. I will be there. I will listen to your voices and act accordingly. Having each community and everyone within that community knowing their sheri, will solve many problems and prevent many crimes. ...

Kenton Ford Occupation: retired sergeant, Sheri’s Oce Montgomery County Relevant experience: 21 years sheri’s oce/leading the boots on the ground as it happens www.fordforsheri.com

The rst is the border crisis, which has created enormous problems related to narcotics (fentanyl), human smuggling and human tracking. Secondly, ensure we have adequate resources provided by the court to address the needs of the community. Lastly, we must tackle the struggle of keeping up with local population growth.

As a dedicated public servant, I will collaborate with communities across the county to ensure their policing needs are met. By fostering open communication, building trust and actively listening to community concerns, I will work towards implementing community policing strategies that will reduce crime and fear of crime.

Rand Henderson* Occupation: sheri, Montgomery County Relevant experience: I have been doing the job for the entirety of my adult life. www.randhenderson.org

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

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