I returned back as road patrol officer and shortly thereafter, I was promoted to Corporal. He worked for Western Carolina University Police for almost 14 years before moving on to work at the Jackson County Sheriff's Department. 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. Brent Holbrooks was the top vote getter. 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that I am not a politician, but I am a family man that loves God, my family, and our country., Your email address will not be published. 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.. 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. If they are a victim of a crime, it will be properly investigated. Itd be a reconstruction of the whole department.. Tags News Franklin Macon County BPR News BPR Mayor Bob Scott Sheriff Sheriff Robert Holland Mayor Lilly Knoepp You need somebody that has experience in this field., He wants to partner with federal agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Address. It's not a new car just big thoughts on planet Earth, Look up! Crime has gotten so much worse, but we are doing so much. 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 worked for the of Franklin While I eagerly awaited my 21 birthday, when I could begin the BLET program. Finally, he wants to focus on rehabilitation. What I am willing to do is to send all candidates the exact same questions, and these questions are basic get to know you questions and nothing more. I want the voters to know they can rely on me. If you can steer them away from that at an early age and follow them along, he said. 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. Of those five men, three currently serve under Holland at MCSO, although in different divisions, while the others are newcomers with their own unique backgrounds in law enforcement. 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. Draft N.C. 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Brent Holbrooks, Lt. Clay Bryson and Lt. Dereck Edward Jones. Right now, we are trying to work with the county and schedule a time to have this done.. I want to get into office, make the changes necessary and train the leaders of tomorrow within my agency.. 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. The transition period will be so important, he said. 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. Weve got to get out and listen to concerns, he said. Throughout my career, I served in many roles within the Sheriffs Office, first as a patrol deputy. I am also committed to moving Macon County forward into the future and making it a model department for all Western North Carolina. I born 45 years ago and raised right here in Macon County. I want them to be in the schools other than the SROs and have positive interactions with our kids, he said. Macon County. They may not be driving straight up 441 but instead following one of the many backroads in and out of the county. Civil process is one of the sheriffs three statutorily mandated duties and requires deputies to serve individuals with non-criminal papers, including domestic violence protective orders. Shortly after Ashe was elected sheriff in 2002, Gunnels left "because of the politics involved." This is something I believe we desperately need, he said. 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. The five candidates are Bob Cook, Brent Holbrooks, Dereck E. Jones, Chris Browning and Clay Bryson. To submit a listing for consideration, click here . If they have a question either myself or my staff will answer them. 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. Holbrooks: Serving alongside others that are dedicated to our youth and their future will be a cornerstone of my run for Sheriff and a purposeful strategy of the Sheriffs Office, if I am elected. Born and raised in Newton, Iowa, Cook joined the Navy in 1972 and served until 1992 as a personnel specialist. Graham County will choose a Republican sheriff and Jackson County will choose a school board seat. Im very approachable. 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. He also wants to eventually increase the number of deputies on patrol to include one each in Highlands and Nantahala. 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. 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. Early voting across North Carolina begins today (April 28) with the Primary voting day set for May 17. An employee directory of phone numbers and email addresses for Macon County NC Government. Search by document type. 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. The upkeep of the building., I have a deep commitment to our next generation of our youth, Holbrooks said. During his career he has spoken to communities about crime prevention techniques, spent time working with community and school programs, and currently serves as an instructor for the Sheriffs Office Citizens Academy. He was born and raised in Newton, Iowa. 86 SUMMIT DR FRANKLIN, NC 28734 Many of you already know me, my personality, and my character through our personal interactions over the years. 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. The SROs are vigilant; they keep their eyes open, he said. I am the only candidate who has experience in every division under the Sheriffs Office running for this position. So when I go in, Im going in with a fresh, clear head looking at the problems we have, he said. of Cos. I have said from the time I announced my candidacy for sheriff that we must work together to fight this issue. Leading up to the primary, The Macon County News is publishing candidate profiles for local offices. Bryson: The strongest area within the Macon County Sheriffs Office is our employees. But for those who do not, I wanted to give you a glimpse into who I am and why I am requesting your support. 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. Republican Chris Browning, also running for sheriff, did not return multiple phone calls and Facebook messages requesting an interview for this story. They also agree on the need for more community patrolling and community involvement. A local man is coming out of retirement to run for Macon County Sheriff next year. Welcome to the Macon County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, serving Franklin, Highlands and Nantahala Macon County, NC Sheriff's Office | Franklin NC He sees the top issues facing the countys law enforcement as drugs, patrol coverage, the perception of good old boys running the county and a lack of trust by citizens. 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. When citizens ask questions, respond to them, within the law, he said. Each candidate has previous law enforcement experience, including three who currently work for the Sheriffs Office. Any race decided less than a percentage point can head to a recount if requested. We dont plan to change that model. He plans to seek grants and funding opportunities to make mental health resources and substance abuse treatment more readily available and accessible. He said the need for a new or upgraded facility will be something the new sheriff will have to talk with the Board of County Commissioners about. We firmly believe that, working together, we CAN make a positive difference in our community. 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. 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. I have worked every major position, he said. That is something the military instilled in me. Macon County is my home. With Tony Brown retiring from the sheriff's office, Root will not be facing two formidable candidates in 2022. Sheriff Robbie Holland, who is retiring this year, told BPR that he would be happy if any of the current officers were elected. CANDIDATE LIST GROUPED BY CONTEST: Candidate Name. We need to be helping those who need help and want help, he said. The mission of this school is to produce prograrn graduates with the values, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to succeed productive citizens. 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. nc.gov; Website Feedback; Bryson and his wife Ariel have been married since 2014 and currently reside in the Cullasaja Community of Macon County. Finally, I will be a dedicated public servant, ensuring that your message of what matters most has standing within the Sheriff s Office.. Copyright 2022 BPR News. Im a law enforcement professional seeking to do what needs to be done through community involvement, 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. He says it is important for the department to have officers in the community. Were going to get back to enforcing the law the way it is supposed to be done.. North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) PO Box 27255 Raleigh NC 27611-7255. . The Southern Scoop News sent the following email to all candidates for Macon County Sheriff and posted the same text on Facebook for full transparency: As all of you know, I have made the decision to not cover the Macon County Sheriffs Election. The proposals I have made thus far are not new ideas. Currently they have five on a shift including the supervisor. Yet, the fundamentals of community-based policies and a passion to do what is right must remain constant. 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. Jones said he is a people person and wants people to know they can talk to him. He said ideally there would be seven deputies on duty each shift including a K9 officer, and with eight deputies per shift the department could maybe add highway interdiction. The goal is to make it better for everybody in this county., Cook said improvements need to be made to the existing jail and eventually the county will need a new facility. Wednesday, April 27, 2022. 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. I want to instill trust in the community once again. Were building leaders not just for today, but for tomorrow.. He said when people dont get a response it leads them to think there is something to hide. 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. To me its the passion I have inside and the fact I feel led to be where Im at, and I want to continue giving.. The number one thing were going to do right off the bat is were going to go after the community drug dealers, he said. Your email address will not be published. The five candidates are Bob Cook, Brent Holbrooks, Dereck E. Jones, Chris Browning and Clay Bryson. Clay Bryson 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. 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. It is much different than it was when my grandfather and father both served or even when I began my career 22 years ago. He said a cadet program held when kids are out of school during the summer will help build relationships with youth. Incarceration isnt going to solve the tragedy impacting our friends and neighbors struggling with drug addictions. Any drug arrest is a good arrest. Bob Scott (828) 421-7843. He also wants to provide officers more training on highway interdiction and assign deputies with canine support to work Highway 441. Unlike other news organizations, we made the decision to provide in-depth, regional reporting free to anyone who wanted access to it. I intend on installing a drug tip hot line and making the supervisor over narcotics responsible to responses to the complaints. Those residents deserve the same response and service from the Macon County Sheriffs Office as someone who lives in the center of town. 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. Outside of Old Fort, the Western North Carolina railroad bends around Andrews Geyser. 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. My approach to attacking Macon Countys drug problem centers around pooling resources and looking at all angles. When it comes to recruiting new officers, Cook plans to visit classes during the law enforcement training academy here and in nearby areas. Long-time sheriff Robert Holland announced his retirement in June 2021; he was first elected to the office in 2002. 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. 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