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Opinion
Public Comments at Benton County Supervisor's Meeting 6/4/24
Because of the pared-down minutes that will now be given to the public courtesy of the Iowa Public Information Board's guidance, ironic isn't it, I'll attempt to transcribe as best as I can comments from the meeting as this information will no longer be part of the meeting minutes.Sometimes it's hard to hear the full context, as with this meeting names of those speaking isn't always clear, however, they are made by residents.
Things you don't expect with this job
If I had to pick the best part of this job, it would be the stories that cross my desk that I know will make people smile. Then there are the weekly antics at the government level that always make me say, "You just can't make this stuff up!" But then there are days like yesterday. The loss of a young woman who should still be here. That one still sits with me today.
Letter to the Editor: Support for Ted Paxton
My name is Garrison Reekers and I would like to express my support for Ted Paxton as
the next Sheriff for Benton County. I worked for 31 years in law enforcement, the last 15
plus years were with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office prior to leaving in January of
2022. My career allowed me to work in the Military, City Police Departments and
Sheriff’s Offices.
Letter to the Editor: Support for Ted Paxton
Dear Editor,To the citizens of Benton County, I am very pleased to write this in support of Ted Paxton, candidate for Sheriff. I have professionally known Ted for over 20 years and can speak to his integrity and professionalism as a law enforcement officer. In my estimation, there is no one better suited to fill the office of Sheriff. I have personally served 37 years in law enforcement as the Chief of Police in three Iowa communities, Chief Deputy in the Sheriff's Department and most recently I served as United States Marshall in the Northern District of Iowa.
Letter to the Editor: Support for Ted Paxton
Dear Editor,My name is Chief Jeffrey Bunn with the Meskwaki Nation Police Department. In 1998 I became the Chief of Police in State Center, Marshall County, Iowa. I came to know then Chief Ted Paxton with the Albion Police Department. I was new to Marshall County when Ted came to my rescue and showed me the ropes of the county and how we worked as a team across the county.
Letter to the Voters of Benton County: Ted Paxton
Dear Residents, I'm Ted Paxton and I am seeking the office of Sheriff in Benton County. I have been a Benton County resident since 2014 and I currently serve as the Chief of Police in Vinton. The selection of whom you choose to serve you as your next Sheriff is an important one. My opponent and I agree on two things. The first is that Benton County is a great place to live and raise a family, second, there is a need for a new direction in the Sheriff's Office.
Please take time to read...
...the articles concerning the Candidate Forum. At this event those that were present were able to get a better feel for the candidates that are running for office. I get asked a lot my opinion on who I'm voting for and I will tell you. However, in these three articles, I've done my best to print pretty close to verbatim what each candidate said using my poor quality audio.
Letter to the Editor: Support for Ted Paxton
Dear Editor,During my tenure as Mayor of Eldora, Iowa, Ted Paxton was the Police Chief. He did a fine job in this position. I considered him a man of integrity and a hard working individual. He had good relations with community members and I appreciated working with him. Sincerely, James R. Brown
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Letter to the Editor: Support for Ted Paxton
Dear Editor, In 1998, I met a small-town Police Chief who understood what community policing was before
community policing was an expectation. This Chief of Police knew how to make a budget
stretch and oftentimes to get those things he needed and wanted, he would have to work a
little harder, go farther and negotiate to get them.
Then sadly, this small town Police Chief moved on to work for a bigger department, worked his
way through the ranks and became the Eldora Police Chief.
Letter to the Editor: City of Urbana fails to Provide Protection
Dear Editor, The City of Urbana has failed to provide its citizen with regular law enforcement. We had an incident in our neighborhood with a bunch of underage kids drinking and peeing in the street, etc... in the wee hours of the morning. The wife of the gentleman whose yard this happened in wanted him to call the sheriff. His response is what we all feel.
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