Sheriff announces candidacy

To The Eagle,

I will be filing my candidacy next week for the Office of Wahkiakum County Sheriff.

I have dedicated my Law Enforcement career to the people of Wahkiakum County since 2013. Throughout these years I have put my leadership skills and ever-growing experience to good use as a community leader to the public and a team leader as Patrol Sergeant. For the last 10 months I have had the pleasure of serving as your appointed Sheriff. These months have been filled with such great opportunities to partner with community groups and other County Departments to ensure public safety preparedness and resiliency.

I am committed to providing countywide Law Enforcement, Public Safety, 911 Dispatch, and Emergency Management. Since becoming Sheriff I have overseen great advancements in the capabilities and skillsets of the Office to include community preparedness education. This has been accomplished all while maintaining a conservative budget within our current means.

The Officers and Coordinators who serve at the Sheriff’s Office are crucial to ensure that the public safety needs of the community are met. Having firsthand experience with the difficulties and sacrifice it takes to serve in a rural county with minimal staffing, I know that Officer wellness and resiliency is important to maintaining a healthy life. I will continue to promote the increasing nationwide support for Officer Wellness.

I believe in the Rule of Law and representing the interests of Wahkiakum citizens fairly and impartially. Community partnerships and transparency are key to running an Office that is for the people and by the people. I have always been inspired by Wahkiakum’s history of good will, volunteerism and public service, and I believe that a community that takes care of each other is a healthier and safer community.

It has been my pleasure to serve this community, and I would love to continue to serve as your Sheriff. If you would like to get to know me in person, I will be hosting a Meet and Greet at the Rosburg Hall on Wednesday May 7th from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Sincerely,

John Mason