All rights reserved. Williams withdrew her name from consideration before the interviews began. The doors were locked as it was a holiday, and Moore said they didnt want them unlocked with no one else in the building. The Electric informed Ryan that one of the DUIs showed up in a basic Google search. There was a little drama at the ExpoPark Tuesday with a man wearing a hat in support of former President Donald Trump trying to wear it to vote, but being asked to take it off in order to comply with electioneering laws outlined in the Montana Code Annotated, Clerk and Recorder Rina Moore confirmed. Moore said three deputies asked him to remove the hat and he said that it was against his rights. The officers escorted him out the door and he took his hat off and came back in and voted. So if you think about it, if we are experiencing more cases per capita and if we are taking more cases to trial than even Yellowstone County, and Yellowstone County has eight judges and two standing masters, so theyve got 10 people to handle their district court caseload. On Aug. 17, they'll interview Eric Bailey at 1 p.m. and David Phillips at 2 p.m. Kayla Williams withdrew her name from consideration, Commissioner Jim Larson said. The last year already had been an "absolute nightmare" for her and her elections staff because the skeptics called for the hand counting of paper ballots, among other unrealistic demands, Moore said. He was convicted of the offense and sentenced to 10 days in jail, nine of which were suspended. Moore said things went very smoothly during the day and they were happy with that. You deserve it. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Great Falls fire victims still hospitalized. You now have the ability to interact with an incarcerated individual through Securus Technologies. 164 were here. Moore said the group took videos and photos of staff along with their car license plate numbers and that the Cascade County Sheriffs Office was called. I am accountable to the community members of Cascade County, my boss. 100, Great Falls, MT 59401. The county seat is Madera.. Madera County comprises the Madera, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Fresno-Madera, CA Combined Statistical Area. He would not have won election without that support. In fact, we did respond via email on June 11th. I dont remember a turnover rate quite how it's been, Groskreutz said. Once elected, Cascade County Democrats have seen little of Jesse Slaughter. My opponent can seek the democratic vote, Slaughter said. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Cascade County, Montana QuickFacts Cascade County, Montana Table (a) Includes persons reporting only one race (c) Economic Census - Puerto Rico data are not comparable to U.S. Economic Census data (b) Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in applicable race categories And so with that monitoring, we can make sure that people are out addressing those root causes earlier prior to trial, which is good for each defendant, and its good for community safety., "It would also reduce the failures to appear, and by reducing the failures to appear, you would reduce arrest warrants issued for people missing court and that would also help reduce jail overcrowding so that we can have that space for our most dangerous and violent people., Even with the current courthouse security staff, Levine said, For hotly-contested hearings whether it be family law hearings or criminal hearings if something gets out of hand, it could be a while before people respond, so I think everyone that works in that building thinks that we could do better for safety by better funding the sheriffs office, that is something that could be looked at.. Sometimes the plea agreement isnt what you want, but it reflects the weaknesses of the case. A conviction will not necessarily disqualify you for the position.. Valid picture ID is required. The city recently voted to start the process of getting a referendum on adult-use marijuana sales on the ballot in November. County interviewing justice of the peace candidates. Later in the evening Slaughter confirmed during the question and answer portion that the detention center has seen the departure of two wardens. On Tuesday, June 15, Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter announced that he is switching political party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. One of the other applicants for the position, Antoinette Wells, filed the complaint in January with the Montana Human Rights Bureau against the county commissioners and county human resources director for the intentional discrimination and unethical hiring practices of Phillips. Rural animal control is also performed by the Sheriff's Office. The county is currently in the process of interviewing candidates for the position. And if that passes, then the commissioners can have some ability to allocate that towards public safety. -JhtLo$3v@\K><6M6OV~Zf|kd:` * I will support whatever you want.. Cascade County Sheriff Jesse Slaughter on Saturday broke up an investigation carried out in apparent coordination between federal and Canadian authorities at a Great Falls gun show . htKk0!JRiFC%L::~_9 p2gAZ JiPN8 *T$(,z}9@ea^?@yUo2V k X($)X hRQk0+zL(E'V($&7:[BDsed~>I0E>1S! Here is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81050981471. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. Commissioners announced in late August that they had selected Phillips, the former undersheriff at Cascade County Sheriffs Office, to fill the vacancy. They talk top public safety issues, the department's Indigenous-based logo and more. 866 0 obj <>stream i?G[ZK( A4j6k.7!N;SKnYm^JuNDK:h[`Chc,{McsF]Zp@, D@ T~f"!XLSH1e The team at CCSO has accomplished so much in my first term. Saturday, she did not immediately respond to a voicemail or text message about whether she was aware of the group circling the building or had worked with any of them. Second, Jesse claims his break with the Democratic Party was triggered by a personal Facebook post from a Great Falls Democrat. Madera County (/ m d r / ()), officially the County of Madera, is a county at the geographic center of the U.S. state of California. Eli Vera and L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva at a candidate forum ahead of the election for L.A. County sheriff. Candidate filing for local and statewide office closed Monday with the primary election scheduled for June 7 and over 300 Montana residents have filed for public office, the Montana Secretary of. Both candidates - Jay Groskreutz and Jesse Slaughter - stated their goals and visions if elected in office. Clark County is the southernmost county in the U.S. state of Washington.As of the 2020 census, the population was 503,311, making it Washington's fifth-most populous county. Interviews will be held in executive session on Monday, Feb. 27, at the HAPO Center, followed by a public meet . Slaughter won with a significant margin. I am guided by my faith and my family. g k|E47M1Fo^``xeO@Xv;ew3:_x8cwO ;a Many people in Cascade County supported Jesse because he presented himself as a Democrat. However, I knew our community deserved it. One of the things I hear all the time is the disconnect between admin and people doing the job., Groskreutz said a consistent theme hes heard in speaking with people who work at the detention center is that leadership is failing badly.. In 2004, Phillips was charged with a DUI by the Helena Police Department. Moore was up for re-election as Clerk and Recorder and is behind her opponent, Sandra Merchant, by 20 votes, according to the Secretary of States website. Sheriff Jesse Slaughter took office January 1st, 2019. FK 8q[#Aa,H0"RHNAh"R$ LB Ip 8vZ7KOQ9& _f&4%==_gk"^UQGE]>t\V|ct`aC^o>DBK 'tXjEn# k, 9!91&Elmp?S{o1r. Nonetheless, his statement contains some glaring errors we feel the Cascade County Democrat Party must correct for the sake of an informed electorate. endstream endobj 868 0 obj <>stream It was the first county in Washington, first named Vancouver County in 1845 before being renamed for William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1849. If you want to know what politicians really think then you have to be reminded of what they say when they think You have entered an incorrect email address! The Montana Human Rights Action Network published a report in May accusing Slaughter of siding with far-right organizations with roots in anti-government militia, racism and anti-Semitism. But Jesse assured us that our values were his values. A retired Montana Highway Patrol recalled arresting Phillips in March 2000 for a suspected DUI but he plead down to reckless driving, according to the complaint. Stevens was later charged with theft from CCSO. by Nicole Girten, Daily Montanan November 12, 2022. If you live outside the Great Falls city limits and have a concern and/or problem with domestic animals, please contact this office at 406-454-6820. He has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, and has worked in the cybercrimes against children division for the Great Falls Police Department and previously was a Sheriff's deputy for Stillwater County. She did explain its components, however, including recruitment and retention for the Cascade County Sheriffs Office and the same for the Cascade County Attorneys Office. Groskreutz said people are working over the hours theyre supposed to be working and that folks are burning out, citing this as something he would fix and part of what inspired him to run. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Law enforcement was called Friday after a group of election integrity skeptics in Cascade County escalated tactics, circling the county office and waiting for election officials and staff to come outside, according to County Clerk and Recorder Rina Moore. Staff are afraid, she said, in some cases fearing the activity will escalate to physical violence. It also means enhanced training for our employees. It's yours, it's your office, it's your organization. The debate started off with four questions asked to each candidate, focusing on their representation of the Republican Party, the role of the Constitution, and the ability to manage. To keep moving forward, Id be honored to have your vote on June 7th. The DEC approach allows us to proactively help children through better collaboration with agencies and community partners, such as Alliance for Youth, Tobys House, and the Dandelion Foundation. That arrest was published in the Billings Gazette in 2004. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Here is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81050981471. Theyre horrible people, Moore said. There are some factors that have led to Department A not maybe having as many cases over time in comparison to the other departments.. endstream endobj 867 0 obj <>stream Cascade County Election 2022 Cascade County Sheriff Candidate Profiles: Slaughter & Groskreutz BY ECB Staff 0 May 16, 2022 Jesse Slaughter In 2018 I ran for Cascade County Sheriff because I saw an opportunity to improve leadership and accountability at the Sheriff's Office. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons licence CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. h4PKk0+sl)QH{*C $F4a{K$5RHf *tWI [(_z5,W$EThJ#XJ7p]y8x6VCZR?P;+FQ |JZWO Hennepin County Sheriff candidates from left: Joseph Banks, Jai Hanson, and Dawanna Witt. Fill out a voter registration form if your name or address information has changed and has not yet been updated with the county election office. If we could maintain higher retention, wed be able to keep deputies on task forces and in specialized fields, such as K9 handlers. Despite their differences, Slaughter and Groskreutz emphasized the importance of putting the people of Cascade County first. Non-Emergency: 406-454-6979 Sheriff Reception: 406-454-6820 Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner's Office | Great Falls MT Incumbent Sheriff Jesse Slaughter is the unofficial winner of the Sheriff's Office Republican primary with 100% of the ballots in on Tuesday night. Advisory group suggests two candidates for Cascade County judgeship A district standing master and the job's last occupant are the top two picks By: Arren Kimbel-Sannit - June 30, 2021 6:26 pm Judge Michele Reinhart Levine of Cascade County speaks at her confirmation hearing before the Montana Senate Judiciary Committee on March 24, 2021. I knew it would be challenging and I knew a culture change would not be embraced by everyone. In contrast, my opponent has put up roadblocks to dismissing cases and has made us further brief why we should be able to dismiss a case and that, I believe, is not consistent with the separation of powers., I believe that Ive got the qualifications, the experience, the temperament and the fairness to get back to the bench and tackle that heavy load in a manner that is consistent with following the law and the Constitution., This article originally appeared on Great Falls Tribune: Election 2022: Levine says as judge, she will be a team player, Judge Grubich points to integrity, experience as qualities he brings to Cascade County bench, Election 2022: Levine says as judge, she will be a team player, Chicago police chief, U.S. attorney resign after Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection. For more information concerning these permits, please view our related links. She said that after it was all said and done he shook hands with the officers. View 23237 SW Cascade Pl, Sherwood, OR 97140 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. My wife, Christie, serves as a Victim Witness Advocate on the Montana Board of Pardons and Parole. I believe the best predictor of future performance is past performance .You hired me in 2018 to bring a change to the Cascade County Sheriffs Office. Thats why the Drug Endangered Children approach is at the core of my plan. RR]~P The justice of the peace position became vacant when Mary Jolley announced her retirement last summer, which was effective Aug. 31. In August, Commissioner Don Ryan said that they ran a background check on Phillips and none of those issues showed up. Slaughter said although he ran as a Democrat in 2018, he was abandoned by the party in 2020. I believe that I can work with the parties, work with the court calendar and be a team player with the other judges over the courtroom use to find way to get the things on the calendar and through the process.. He said theyd heard rumors of a DUI but since it didnt show in the background check conducted by the county HR department, they didnt consider it. When Jesse Slaughter asked members of the Cascade County Democrat Central Committee for their support for his candidacy as a Democrat for Cascade County Sheriff in 2018, some members wondered whether the commitment he espoused for the Democratic Party was less a conviction and more a calculation. Contact Editor Darrell Ehrlick for questions: info@dailymontanan.com. They look at the wishes of the victim, the nature of the crime the defendants criminal history and the pre-sentence investigation to make their sentencing decision. Position: Elections Specialist Salary: $18.15 per hour Schedule: Full-time with Benefits Closing Date: Open Until Filled Department: Clerk & Recorder's Office Xt.Sr,7afTC(EprJqqOZiJk_aT46Tm}"!C)\(ZsK;u%Nk8/v)TkXwc^b7iv ^hsLb6Y !kk'$\(oBeK"1 General Election - November 8, 2022 Statewide Voter Turnout 61.38% 61.38% Total Turnout 468,326 Registered Voters 762,959 Precincts Fully Reported 100.0% 100.0% Partially 0 Fully 663 Cascade County Results Cascade County Results UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE - 2ND DISTRICT Follow This Contest Export EXPORT: SHARE ON Precincts Fully: 357 / 357 The Great Falls Pre-Release Center will be hosting a Meet and Greet session for the Cascade County Sheriff candidates, Bob Rosipal and Jesse Slaughter. They have no idea what the process is, they dont want to ask, they just want to accuse, Moore said. Here is a short list of things weve done that directly affect public safety: I have served in law enforcement for over twenty-two years. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. This nationally recognized approach does not cost us more money and has the potential to bring drug-fighting money into our county. I am proud to be your Sheriff and I truly care about the people of Cascade County. Simply put, weve kept our promises. Judge orders release of files related to investigation into former CCSO undersheriff. We posted yard signs, made calls on his behalf, and promoted his candidacy on our web page and at events throughout the county. We just kept seeing a white car going up and down, you know, by the alley over and over again. Gun-rights activist, Oath Keepers board director, forme Cascade County Sheriff election results: Slaughter wins against Groskreutz. Contact Us Information 107 W. Spring Street Cascade, ID 83611 Get Directions (208) 382-7150 Fax: (208) 382-7170 Contacts Bolen, Patti - Sheriff Stambaugh, David - Captain Cascade County Elections Office 325 2nd Ave N Ste 113, Great Falls MT . I also recognize that theres so much a judge does not know about a case, and I better understand that now having been at the county attorneys office. Candidate filing for local and statewide office closed Monday with the primary election scheduled for June 7 and over 300 Montana residents have filed for public office, the Montana Secretary of. This list included over 50 bullet points of Slaughters administration's accomplishments citing grant-funded equipment like an on-site morgue, infrastructure improvements to the jail and programs like the Drug Endangered Children Program. Both officers have been in public service in Montana for at least 20 years, with Groskreutz working in differing roles within the Cascade County Sheriffs Office and Slaughter having experience in Stillwater County and at the Great Falls Police Department before coming to the CCSO. In Montana, a work group made up of representatives from organizations and stakeholders across the state, including legislators from both parties, found Montanas election system to be safe and secure. Unfortunately, we have a high crime rate per capita in comparison to other communities in Montana and I think a big piece of that is methamphetamine and fentanyl, and that seems to be involved in a lot of our cases, including our violent cases. He said that the Sheriff has been a democrat in Cascade County for over 80 years and that in conversations with previous sheriffs, He spoke about being embraced by Republicans even before he switched parties, including by Gov. Sheriff Jesse Slaughter took office January 1st, 2019. Here's why. you deserve better. @hSt@ Doctor In His 70s Reveals the One Thing That Helped Him Get All His Youthful Energy Back! What to know before you cast a ballot: A guide to voter rights in Montana, So that is something to look at: Is Department A carrying its fair share of the load? I intend to wage a county-wide battle against the drug problem, because not only is the drug abuse a problem, but it creates other issues for our county too thefts, assaults, sex crimes, and one of the most overlooked crimes against children. h240T0P040R This office is located at 325 2nd Ave North, Great Falls. So, Jesses announcement on June 15ththat he would be running for re-election as a Republican was not a surprise. There was a guy out there in camouflage.. I was inspired to bring transparency to the office and restore confidence to the people of Cascade County. 1]+$SmmOzC.22o HP?h*r2Pb.57lkTPd(}UD7 Below is the interview with Levine. Slaughter ran in 2018 as a Democrat but announced in 2021 that he was switching parties. A lot of the ineffectiveness of our programs is related to poor employee retention and a lack of leadership and vision.