What do you see as the strongest area currently within the department? 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. Most recently, Chris served as the Macon County Team Captain for the 2020 Madison Cawthorn congressional campaign, bringing local political savvy to the 11 District election. There were five candidates in the race. 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. I am running to make a change in the direction of our Sheriffs Office. He said the countys pay study helped get the departments salaries to a competitive level with other agencies in the area. This isnt something that I take lightly, as I have been preparing for this day for many years.. Ive seen many people come ask for assistance.. Its usually more so in the local elections. He plans to be out in the community where people can see him and get to know him. Bryson: The drug tragedy in Macon County continues to grow; drug dealers are advancing quicker than law enforcement resources can evolve and it seems like we are always one step behind. Right now, I dont have a set date on when we are going to perform it, said Thibault. 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. County Boards of Elections Information BallotTrax (Absentee Ballot Tracking) Voter Registration Statistics View all tools and forms. It gives us an idea on how to better prepare, he said. In Macon County Republican primary, Brent Holbrooks defeated Dereck Jones by just 54 votes, or .74% (32.31% to 31.57%). Clay Bryson Currently they have five on a shift including the supervisor. My grandfather, Jack Holbrooks, worked for the Highlands Police Department and was sworn in under Police Chief Joe Baty in 1967. 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. The Detention Center is one of the highest liability areas in the Agency., Jones: Personnel. Only Clay Bryson and Brent Holbrooks responded and here are their unedited responses. In January 2005 Bryson received his first promotion within the agency and has spent the last 21 years working in various capacities and now serves as Captain over Patrol. If you can steer them away from that at an early age and follow them along, he said. Growing up in Franklin, I attended public school in the Franklin area until my late high school days; when I chose to attend and graduate from Military School; I graduated from the Academy in 1994. After 20 years of doing things the same way its time for a whole different approach and attitude.. The SROs are vigilant; they keep their eyes open, he said. You never know where WUNC's events will take you. I am the right individual for this position. 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. Candidate Chris Browning Clay Bryson Bob Cook Brent Holbrooks Dereck E. Jones Incumbency information for this election was not available. With Tony Brown retiring from the sheriff's office, Root will not be facing two formidable candidates in 2022. Jones said that while he understands sheriff is a political position, he is a deputy before hes a politician, and thats the way hed intend to run the office. Cody Moore has officially announced his candidacy for the 2022 election . DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Macon County Sheriff Jim Root has announced he will run for reelection in 2022. This proactive approach, outside of the day-to-day in-school role of an SRO will increase the responsibility of SROs to be entire community representatives. The upkeep of the building., I have a deep commitment to our next generation of our youth, Holbrooks said. Chatham County (locally / t t m / CHAT-m) is a county located in the Piedmont area of the U.S. state of North Carolina.As of the 2020 census, the population was 76,285. Many of you already know me, my personality, and my character through our personal interactions over the years. 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. He wants to set up a merit-based system to recognize officers and individuals at the lower ranks. Henderson County Sheriff Erik Summey Republican Charles McDonald Republican Michael Brown Republican Jackson County Board of Education District 4 Judy Watson Henry Ali Laird-Large Wanda. Holbrooks touted his experience coming face-to-face with the drug trade. I have a great relationship with the community, he said. I still have the love for reaching out and helping others.. It all boils down to preventive maintenance. While the county also makes money housing inmates from other counties, Browning said if a facility were built to federal code, the county could be paid to house federal inmates. In the past, I have worked as an undercover narcotics officer and bought drugs undercover in neighboring counties, 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. We firmly believe that, working together, we CAN make a positive difference in our community. 94.1 Lumberton 99.9 Southern Pines, Courtesy of North Carolina Board of Elections. Discuss North Carolina politics. Any drug arrest is a good arrest. These officers dont always get the recognition they deserve, but I appreciate each and every one of them more than they will ever know.. 1) Give me a brief bio. I bring to the table experience. Weve got to get out and listen to concerns, he said. At our inception 20 years ago, we chose to be different. . The proposals I have made thus far are not new ideas. Lilly Knoepp serves as BPRs first fulltime reporter covering Western North Carolina. Early voting across North Carolina begins today (April 28) with the Primary voting day set for May 17. The candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot. . The five candidates are Bob Cook, Brent Holbrooks, Dereck E. Jones, Chris Browning and Clay Bryson. Republican Chris Browning, also running for sheriff, did not return multiple phone calls and Facebook messages requesting an interview for this story. I was advised they would need seven road deputies, including the supervisor. As your Sheriff, I will be a problem-solver, dedicated to workplace, community and family balance. Brent Holbrooks, Lt. Clay Bryson and Lt. Dereck Edward Jones. It was there that he was mentored by Holland before Holland was ever elected to his current position. It's Official, There's A New Sheriff (candidate) In Town. I know that I cant always be by their side, so what better way to protect them than to work for an agency that allows you to face the evil in our communities head-on. We need to make sure we have a secure courthouse and a secure jail or were going to have big problems.. The men and women of the MCSO also volunteer their . 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. Brent Holbrooks is a lieutenant at the MCSO who has been with the office about 23 years. It hasnt even been a week since Congressman Madison Cawthorn announced he would run in North Carolinas newly drawn 13th district. I am the only candidate who has experience in every division under the Sheriffs Office running for this position. He has served many roles in the agency and is currently captain over patrol. I worked at Jacksonville Beach Police Department for two and a half years then transferred over to the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office and stayed 22 years there, Cook said. Since April 2021, I have made the proposal to get patrol coverage to not only Nantahala, but to Scaly Mountain, Otto and the Cowee area among others. Macon Countys rural nature, paired with geographical challenges puts the outlying areas of the county just as Nantahala and Burningtown at a disadvantage. Required fields are marked *. We need to offer our community members an alternative to turning to drugs and the power and knowledge to break free from addiction., Holbrooks: Eight generations of Holbrooks have called Macon County home it is this legacy, strong family values and impeccable work ethic that defines who I am. At the same time, we must continue to expand upon mental health and substance abuse programs within the detention facility and beyond to help those in need that request assistance. Macon County Voting & Election Information Every United States citizen 18 years of age and older who have resided in the election district 30 days before an election is entitled to register and vote in that district. 2) Tell me about your political experience. I left in 2004 to learn a new trade, but I knew that I would return to the law enforcement; and I did just that in 2008. Jones said he is a people person and wants people to know they can talk to him. Chris Browning, Clay Bryson, Bob Cook, Brent Holbrooks, and Dereck E. Jones ran in the Republican primary for Macon County Sheriff on May 17, 2022. These things, Im very passionate about. He said there is always room for improvement when it comes to transparency and communicating with the community. Bryson is the proud father of four daughters and in 2019 became a grandfather for the first time. I want to instill trust in the community once again. This is something I believe we desperately need, he said. Other officers are the best recruiters Ive got.. Join us for this ride! My approach to attacking Macon Countys drug problem centers around pooling resources and looking at all angles. Bryson said he thinks the county has outgrown the jail and he would work with the County Commissioners to look at the pros and cons of a new facility or housing inmates out of county. 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. Id be happy if they had a term limit.. We need to be hard on the dealers and traffickers, he said. News and Updates Events TBD Meet-and-Greet Hotdog Dinner Get to know Chris Browning. It just happens to be a political position, but I am elected by the people and always for the people. I am pleased to say that the academy did a lot of good for me because I moved back to Macon County eager to pursue a career in law enforcement and was very focused on attaining my goals. Im not going to sit around and just let the drugs go crazy because were waiting on the big guy. Learn about candidates on your ballot in North Carolina Please check back later in 2023 to learn about candidates running in local elections this year in North Carolina! Holbrooks: My name is Brent and I am running for Sheriff of Macon County 2022. 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. Moore had served in law enforcement for 31 years. He says he would put together a proposal that looks at what is being spent now compared to what a new facility would cost or could generate in revenue. 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. It is much different than it was when my grandfather and father both served or even when I began my career 22 years ago. Cook: While each area can be improved upon, the Investigations area can use some improving. I will make sure my people are responsible for doing their jobs., Cook said during his law enforcement career he was exposed to every facet of drug-related crimes. He has three years of college through the Columbia College, Columbia, Mo., and an Associates in Arts degree through the Los Angeles Community College. 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. When it comes to recruiting new officers, he plans to reach out to community colleges and universities and suggests offering incentive pay for officers with prior law enforcement experience, training and certifications. Copyright 2022 BPR News. They want unity. I believe in fairness. Town of Waynesville will pursue staggered terms for aldermen, Residents object to LGBTQ literature at Macon library, After two weeks in court, a hung jury leads to mistrial in Knibbs case, Macon starts budget in good financial health. These same instructions will be posted on social media to let the public know the option that was given to candidates for full transparency. In our spare time, we enjoy spending time outdoors and with our family. Like Jones, Holbrooks said getting courthouse security up to speed would be one of his early priorities. The North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force (Task Force) has submitted its 2023 Annual Report to Governor Cooper and the NC General Assembly. If you have a question about contributing to SMN, please contact us. I have to serve the needs of the public and the commissioners, he said. Each candidate has previous law enforcement experience, including three who currently work for the Sheriffs Office. He is also employed as an adjunct instructor of law enforcement training at Southwestern Community College where he instructs Basic Law Enforcement Training cadets, National Park Service, in-service training, and anything else at the request of the college. They are often the first faces our youngest community members meet and may be the first law enforcement officers our children encounter. jobs in Macon County, NC Sort by: relevance - date 2,351 jobs Realtor/Real Estate Agent Blue Ridge Premier Realty Sylva, NC $50,000 - $100,000 a year Full-time Choose your own hours Requirements North Carolina Real Estate License North Carolina Real Estate Sales: 1 year Laboratory Manager Mountain Lakes Medical Center 2.4 Clayton, GA 30525 I have a totally different vision of anybody thats working there now., He said after 20 years with one administration, its time for a change. 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. In addition to his current role overseeing jail operations, Jones also highlighted his other collateral duties, such as his involvement with Special Olympics, Project Lifesaver (a community safety program that makes it easier to find missing individuals with conditions like autism or dementia), mental health task force and the safe schools task force. At over 500 square miles, the majority of Macon County sits outside of the Franklin town limits. Do we need to add on to our facility? I also worked the Multi-Agency Narcotics Unit a little less than a year, where I bought an array of drugs in western North Carolina. I also have been the affiant on 99 separate telephone facility wire intercepts. Both Sarah and I enjoy coaching our little ones in community league sports, we also volunteer with various youth and childrens programs at Cowee Church, where we are both members. I have said from the time I announced my candidacy for sheriff that we must work together to fight this issue. Current Candidate List for Macon, Jackson, and Swain Counties: Macon County: Board of Commissioners District 1: Don Wilis- Republican John Shearl- Republican Board of Commissioners District 2: Ronnie Beale- Democrat Betty Cloer Wallace- Democrat Gary Shields- Republican Richard Lightner- Republican Danny Antoine- Republican Im big on community involvement and bringing our youth up to know and to show school-age children who we are.. They felt disenfranchised and saw what they considered as the good old boy club being treated differently than everyone else. 0. I know that I cant always be by their side, so what better way to protect them than to work for an agency that allows you to face the evil in our communities head-on. Tags News Franklin Macon County BPR News BPR Mayor Bob Scott Sheriff Sheriff Robert Holland Mayor Lilly Knoepp Wednesday, April 27, 2022. 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. Cody Moore served as the Decatur Police Department's Deputy Chief until 2016 when he retired. Browning said the county is already spending money to house inmates in other facilities and the time will come for a new jail. 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. So when I go in, Im going in with a fresh, clear head looking at the problems we have, he said. Voters in half a dozen cities are choosing mayors and other municipal positions. We need to offer our community members an alternative to turning to drugs and the power and knowledge to break free from addiction, he said. The men and women who make up the agency from administrative units, to courthouse security or from patrol to investigations are dedicated to making Macon County better not only for their families, but for yours and for mine. Personal, Professional, Education. No Democrat is running for sheriff in Graham County. Macon County Sheriffs Office alone cannot fight the drug problem, he said, adding that the department must continue to partner with other agencies. 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. Bryson said his education and his years with the department have given him boots-on-the ground experience coupled with administrative duties such as managing a budget, writing policy and implementing programs. P.O. My heart is in the right place. Long-time sheriff Robert Holland announced his retirement in June 2021; he was first elected to the office in 2002. I will always give you a fair shake, he said. Work With Us. Comment I will also not lie to them. Just like criminal enterprise is constantly evolving, so is Law Enforcement and I want to ensure that we evolve quicker and smarter for the betterment of my friends and neighbors.. Holbrooks said there is not enough space in the current jail. I dont want this to be one occurrence I want to be a regular face at these events in these various communities because I believe you, the citizens, know what is best for your neighbors. 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. 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. From there, I then began working my way through the ranks as a corporal, sergeant, first sergeant, narcotics investigator, SWAT commander, K9 Supervisor/ Trainer, and now as Captain over Patrol. This is one of the most frequently mentioned areas that citizens are unhappy with whether it is with drugs or property crimes. I want to further our agency just as Sheriff Holland has worked to do for many years. 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. Brent Holbrooks in Macon County won the. Im a husband, a father, but most importantly Im a Christian. Bryson has served most of his career on patrol but also did two years of narcotics investigations. Some of you know me as Sarahs husband or Aprils brother, but I am proud to say that most of you know me simply as Brent. While Jones boasts diverse experience at MCSO, he highlighted his current role as a good example of why hes prepared to become sheriff. This is where I grew up; where my children and grandchildren are growing up. 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. Bob Cook is married (newly) with four daughters, nine grandchildren and one on the way plus one great grandson. If they are a victim of a crime, it will be properly investigated. Reader contributions support the journalistic mission of SMN to remain independent. He also feels it is important to support law enforcement families, since the stress that comes with the job can be difficult for some families to work through. How do you think law enforcement can strengthen its response to these problems? Cook: I am uniquely suited to address the drug epidemic in Macon County. I take great pride in building personal and professional relationships here in Macon County, he said, adding that he is committed to the youth and believes he can make a difference in Highlands, Nantahala and other communities throughout the county. He said there are some safety improvements needed. While hed owned property in Franklin since 1999, he and his late wife moved up permanently in 2015. We can strengthen the response in several ways. Im a father, Im a husband, and most importantly, Im a Christian, he said. In the event that does not happen, the second highest vote-getter can call for a recall, which would be held July 26. In 2010, I transferred from road Corporal to Corporal over Civil Process and Courthouse Security. Items below are placed at the cadidates request, in the order received. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "abc3707f8ab1c57b22438d4200acd0da" );document.getElementById("e96589b9de").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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