A Conversation About
Accountability,
Safety, and Justice
About the Project
Direct Accountability: An elected sheriff holds direct accountability to the people, reflecting the will and priorities of the community. This ensures that their decisions and actions align with the needs and concerns of the residents, rather than being influenced by political interests or executive decisions.
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Autonomy for Effective Management: Electing our sheriff provides them with the necessary autonomy to efficiently manage the duties of the office. They can make decisions that prioritize public safety, efficient jail operations, and community well-being without unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles.
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Proven Models: Take a look at counties like Summit County and Allegheny County (Pittsburgh, PA), which operate successfully with an elected sheriff under a similar executive form of county government. These counties have demonstrated that electing a sheriff does not hinder operations but actually contributes to better outcomes for the community.
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The Voice of the People: In Ohio, 87 out of the 88 counties elect their sheriffs, emphasizing the widespread recognition of the importance of community representation in law enforcement. By joining the movement to elect our sheriff, we can ensure that our voices are heard and our perspectives shape the future of our county's law enforcement.
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Improving the County Charter: The framers of our County Charter sought inspiration from successful models like Summit County and Allegheny County. However, they overlooked the fact that those counties chose to elect their sheriffs. We must question why the authors of those models were not considered wrong and examine the positive outcomes they have achieved by maintaining an elected sheriff position.