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Laurie Smith
138407 votes
59.34%
Official Ballot Statement
- Occupation: Sheriff, County of Santa Clara
- More than 36 years of law enforcement experience with the Sheriff's Office, including 12 years as Sheriff of Santa Clara County
- San Jose State University - Bachelor of Science, Administration of Justice
- California Polytechnic University, Pomona - Master of Science, Management
- Graduate -- F.B.I. National Academy, California Peace Officers' Standards and Training Command College, American Leadership Forum
- California State Sheriffs' Association - Past President and Presidents' Council
- Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission - appointed by two different California Governors
Priorities:
- Public Safety: Keeping our kids off drugs, out of gangs and in schools.
- Expanding environmental sustainability programs in Sheriff's Office and jails.
- Fiscal responsibility and efficiency, continuing to save taxpayers millions.
Kevin Jensen
94843 votes
40.66%
Official Ballot Statement
- Occupation: Retired Sheriff's Captain
- Graduate FBI National Academy / Recent President California Chapter
- MA Leadership / BA Management St. Mary's College
- Jail Administrative Commander
- Assistant Chief, Department of Correction
- Administrative Coroner
- State-wide Risk Program Mgr, CA Urban Area Security Initiative (Terrorism Prevention)
Priorities:
- Restore integrity and trust via transparency and inclusion with our community, public safety partners, and employees
- Crime Prevention and Improved Community Policing
- Expand Youth Programs and Education Programs
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Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
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Candidates Answer Questions
The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County has asked
all candidates for this office to respond to
3 questions on Experience, Office operation, and Priorities.
Candidate Statements
- Candidate statement video produced by the Midpeninsula Community Media Center
Events
Candidate Forums
- Saturday, April 26, 1-3 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St, San Jose
Sponsored by: Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County
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