Letter to Editor: Krebs Committed to Community

— from Steve Johns —

My name is Steve Johns and I have been in law enforcement for over twenty five years, my entire adult life.  I proudly serve on Orcas Island. On November 4th, 2014 you have the ability to make a very powerful statement, you have the ability to make a positive change. By Wednesday most of us will have in our mail boxes the official ballots. I am asking you to vote Ron Krebs for the San Juan County Sheriff position.

Ron KREBS will bring our Sheriffs office to a level of professionalism that it needs to be with current policies, direction and leadership. He will bring honor, integrity, communication and dedication to the Sheriffs Office by raising the bar to a professional standard.  He will promote principles of community oriented policing by building relationships and community partnerships.  He will promote culture change of community policing to the sworn and professional staff to better serve this community. Ron KREBS will give clear and concise direction and leadership to the agency. Ron KREBS will work with the Deputy Sheriffs Guild and its members to promote a healthy and positive professional work environment. He will utilize the highly trained men and women of this agency to better serve our communities. The sworn and professional staff will become problem solvers in partnership with the community. We will be the ambassadors of our communities.  He will promote youth programs such as Learning for Life Exploring. He will get the Deputy Sheriff Reserve Program back on line.

None of this has occurred with the current Sheriff who has had four years to make a positive change in this community. Status quo, ignoring people and problems, or just not being available to the public and the employees are not what should be expected of a leader. Repeated attempts to work with the current Sheriff has fallen on deaf ears and zero action. There is no faith in the current Sheriff to lead this agency or its personnel.

As a third generation islander, Ron Krebs understands the island lifestyle and community needs. He will ensure the public trust.  He is committed to you and the community to serve as your Sheriff.

I support Ron Krebs for San Juan County Sheriff.