Answer from candidate 5. so forth and so on. My three older children are young adults and they have been raised and educated here in Macon County. jobs in Macon County, NC Sort by: relevance - date 2,351 jobs Realtor/Real Estate Agent Blue Ridge Premier Realty Sylva, NC $50,000 - $100,000 a year Full-time Choose your own hours Requirements North Carolina Real Estate License North Carolina Real Estate Sales: 1 year Laboratory Manager Mountain Lakes Medical Center 2.4 Clayton, GA 30525 I am community oriented and believe in community partnerships, Jones said. Right now, we are trying to work with the county and schedule a time to have this done.. Additionally, I was told by several citizens they would never vote for a member of the Sheriffs Office again. I have worked every major position, he said. They will appear in the same order as they are returned to me. The good Lord gave me a platform to help others a platform to do what Ive wanted to do give back and help people., Bryson has worked with the Macon County Sheriffs Office. Weve got to reach out.. They felt disenfranchised and saw what they considered as the good old boy club being treated differently than everyone else. He said a cadet program held when kids are out of school during the summer will help build relationships with youth. The North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force (Task Force) has submitted its 2023 Annual Report to Governor Cooper and the NC General Assembly. Macon County Sheriff candidates Jon L. Butts, Jim Root, and Tony "Chubby" Brown all lieutenants with the sheriff's office address the crowd during the NAACP Decatur Branch's Candidates . BPR explains some of the objections. 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. This is not a logical step in my career. My number one priority to the citizens of Macon County if elected as your next Sheriff, is to protect you and your families with the same vigilance I protect my own. Search by document type. Im a law enforcement professional seeking to do what needs to be done through community involvement, he said. We work to create a safe environment for Macon County residents and visitors by preserving the peace and enforcing the laws. She holds a masters degree in international journalism from the City University of New York and earned a double major from UNC-Chapel Hill in religious studies and political science. News and Updates Events TBD Meet-and-Greet Hotdog Dinner Get to know Chris Browning. Neither Bryson or Holbrooks answered this question, which was their right to do. Five Republican candidates are vying to be the next sheriff of Macon County. Holbrooks touted his experience coming face-to-face with the drug trade. Sep 22, 2021 Updated Sep 22, 2021. He also wants to eventually increase the number of deputies on patrol to include one each in Highlands and Nantahala. Candidates were asked to provide a short bio and were asked the same questions. That would result in seven per shift. I intend on installing a drug tip hot line and making the supervisor over narcotics responsible to responses to the complaints. The sheriff is not a title for me, he said. The following is a combination of information from in-person interviews each candidate did with The Franklin Press and answers they provided via a questionnaire from The Press. 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. I will also not lie to them. Sheriff Robbie Holland, who is retiring this year, told BPR that he would be happy if any of the current officers were elected. 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. To see more, visit BPR News. Jones lists drugs, community partnerships, and training as the top three issues facing the countys law enforcement. These officers dont always get the recognition they deserve, but I appreciate each and every one of them more than they will ever know.. I am the proud father of four daughters and in 2019 became a grandfather for the first time. A local man is coming out of retirement to run for Macon County Sheriff next year. He says transparency is a pretty easy problem to fix. 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. As Sheriff, my passion for direct, hands-on, community-based policies would be a constant throughout the department. In his current district, the political consequences of his decision are only just beginning to emerge. Bryson is the proud father of four daughters and in 2019 became a grandfather for the first time. 94.1 Lumberton 99.9 Southern Pines, Courtesy of North Carolina Board of Elections. Right now, I dont have a set date on when we are going to perform it, said Thibault. Unlike the three other candidates mentioned in this story, Bob Cook came to Macon County a bit later in life. Im a husband, a father, but most importantly Im a Christian. Leading up to the primary, The Macon County News will publish candidate profiles for local offices. He says a lot of the drug arrests are people being charged with possession, but there needs to be more emphasis on those selling and manufacturing. I also worked the Multi-Agency Narcotics Unit a little less than a year, where I bought an array of drugs in western North Carolina. Since April 2021, I have made the proposal to get patrol coverage to not only Nantahala, but to Scaly Mountain, Otto and the Cowee area among others. The five candidates are Bob Cook, Brent Holbrooks, Dereck E. Jones, Chris Browning and Clay Bryson. He was promoted to captain just when the office was restructured and the entire command staff received that rank. Id be happy if they had a term limit.. Im very approachable. Waynesville is Haywood Countys only municipal government that elects all of its members, A group of Macon County residents and library patrons attended a Feb. 7 library board, Theres some truth to the old clich that one readily recognizable sound is the ultimate, As Macon County looks ahead to fiscal year 2023-24, the county has big decisions to make. Dereck Jones and his wife Jessica who works as a public health nurse have three children. P.O. I have had a lifetime of service and feel that I have more to give the community I love so much. County Boards of Elections Information BallotTrax (Absentee Ballot Tracking) Voter Registration Statistics View all tools and forms. Well start with these intermediate community drug dealers and work our way up., He believes for too long the system has been set up to work from the top down with officers on the lookout for the big guys., Weve never got the big guy here. He thinks the solution is starting at the bottom with the local dealers. Bryson and his wife Ariel have been married since 2014 and currently reside in the Cullasaja Community of Macon County. Jones graduated Franklin High School in 2000, Southwestern Community College in 2008 with an Associate of Arts degree, and Western Carolina University in 2012 attaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. He said the countys pay study helped get the departments salaries to a competitive level with other agencies in the area. I want them to see these are real people.. Next, I would take the four K-9 Officers and place one per shift. She is a native of Franklin, NC who returns to WNC after serving as the assistant editor of Women@Forbes and digital producer of the Forbes podcast network. Network Menu. I want them to be in the schools other than the SROs and have positive interactions with our kids, he said. Unless they have to call them, they dont see a deputy out there, he said. He said in that capacity, his investigations, which included the use of wire taps, led to the seizure of kilograms of methamphetamine and crack cocaine at a time. Of course, others may step up to run for the office, but Root will be a tough incumbent to beat, considering everything that happened in the 2018 race aftermath. We can let them know what we are doing and what we can do., He said while the Sheriffs Office has an app to share information with people, not everyone has may have access to technology or internet service. Items below are placed at the cadidates request, in the order received. Ill pat you on the back when you do a great job, but if you go against my policy, youll suffer the consequences., He said employees want to be treated fairly and equally. Dereck Jones began his law enforcement career in 2005 and has worked his way through the ranks, currently serving as a captain and jail administrator. My heart is in the right place. The Macon County Board of Elections confirmed that Republican Dereck Jones requested a recount after coming in second place in the primary election by just 54 votes. There were five candidates in the race. They also agree on the need for more community patrolling and community involvement. This election and change of administration are not about reinventing the wheel, but about putting the right person in office to move this county forward. Born and raised in Newton, Iowa, Cook joined the Navy in 1972 and served until 1992 as a personnel specialist. Six counties in the westernmost part of North Carolina elected new sheriffs in the primary election. Free Independent Weekly Newspaper - Distributed in Franklin, Highlands, Dillsboro, Webster, Cullowhee, Scaly Mountain, N.C.; Dillard & Clayton, Ga. Franklin Town Council Holds Annual Retreat, Macon County missionary returns from frontlines of Ukraine War, FHS cheer team reaches Nationals for first time. Although I left for around three years from 2004 until 2008, I bought back all of my time, making me the candidate with the most years of service at the MCSO; 22 years of service (23-years in May 2022). The K-9 Officers would be stationed in a zone that would enable them to be mobile in the event of a requirement for their services. He also believes in treating people equally. This week is Part I of the sheriff's candidate profiles with Clay Bryson, Bob Cook and Dereck Jones. Its not a want, its a need for the county and long-term its going to save money, he said. He said there are some safety improvements needed. With six deputies on duty, that will allow one each in Highlands and Nantahala with the remainder covering the rest of the county. Individuals and organizations had 60-days for final objections on the plan but only if they had previously commented. Many were close races. Beasley and Budd both won in Macon County with Beasley receiving 686 votes (58.48 percent) and Budd getting 3,588 (53.34 percent) The unofficial primary election totals with all precincts reporting. We need to offer our community members an alternative to turning to drugs and the power and knowledge to break free from addiction., Holbrooks: Eight generations of Holbrooks have called Macon County home it is this legacy, strong family values and impeccable work ethic that defines who I am. If they have a question either myself or my staff will answer them. Lilly Knoepp serves as BPRs first fulltime reporter covering Western North Carolina. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "abc3707f8ab1c57b22438d4200acd0da" );document.getElementById("e96589b9de").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Brent Holbrooks Cody Moore has officially announced his candidacy for the 2022 election . I want to see the best for Macon County and feel that with my extensive experience, education, leadership and communication skills, I am the candidate that will move this agency forward. Tags News Franklin Macon County BPR News BPR Mayor Bob Scott Sheriff Sheriff Robert Holland Mayor Lilly Knoepp It will be so uncomfortable and so unprofitable they will want to go someplace else.. 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. In addition to his law enforcement experience Holbrooks said his personality and passion for getting to know the public will be a benefit he brings to the office if elected. This is evidenced by my direct involvement in our schools, churches and as my passion as a coach and volunteer.. I am not a politician. While hed owned property in Franklin since 1999, he and his late wife moved up permanently in 2015. From there, he began working his way through the ranks as a corporal, sergeant, first sergeant, narcotics investigator, SWAT commander, K9 Supervisor/ Trainer, and now as Captain over Patrol. He said there is always room for improvement when it comes to transparency and communicating with the community. The video was released after a group of North Carolina media organizations including Blue Ridge Public Radio filed a complaint seeking its release. When it comes to getting new officers, Bryson said the department will continue to recruit through the law enforcement academies and job fairs. 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. He said while Macon County remains a small community, we are growing and with that comes more and more problems. We have to start with the kids, he said. I serve on several boards for the youth league sports, including the little league boys basketball and baseball., Bryson: This is my first time running for an elected position., Bryson: With Sheriff Hollands announcement that he will be retiring at the end of his current term, after much prayer and with the support of my family, I decided that I wanted to be part of progressing the sheriffs office forward. We have to get better doing this patrol thing, he said. What do you see as the strongest area currently within the department? Jones: I am not a politician. Jones: Combating the drug epidemic, community relations/partnerships, and training in specific areas. Current Candidate List for Macon, Jackson, and Swain Counties: Macon County: Board of Commissioners District 1: Don Wilis- Republican John Shearl- Republican Board of Commissioners District 2: Ronnie Beale- Democrat Betty Cloer Wallace- Democrat Gary Shields- Republican Richard Lightner- Republican Danny Antoine- Republican As a result of the investigation, authorities arrested and charged Evan Jordan Jensen, 30, with one felony count of indecent liberties with a child. He says he would put together a proposal that looks at what is being spent now compared to what a new facility would cost or could generate in revenue. Melanie Thibault is director of the Macon County Board of Elections. He also feels it is important to support law enforcement families, since the stress that comes with the job can be difficult for some families to work through. It hasnt even been a week since Congressman Madison Cawthorn announced he would run in North Carolinas newly drawn 13th district. He says that starts with the community drug dealers. Although Holbrooks said he respects Holland, he isnt happy with the status quo. He wants to set up a merit-based system to recognize officers and individuals at the lower ranks. Macon County. Holbrooks said there is not enough space in the current jail. A dog is the number one tool in the war on drugs, he said. Yes. He plans to be out in the community where people can see him and get to know him. But you also have to have something for them to look to, benefits and treating people right, he said. His philosophy is to lead by example. The Detention Center is one of the highest liability areas in the Agency., Jones: Personnel. He joined the Navy in August 1972 during the Viet Nam War and remained in the Navy until August 1992 during the Gulf War. I had people tell me they wouldnt vote for anyone from the Macon County Sheriffs Office, he said. In January of 2005 I received his first promotion within the agency and have spent the last 21 years working in various capacities and now serves as Captain over Patrol. Its county seat is Pittsboro.. Chatham County is part of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a . Many of you already know me, my personality, and my character through our personal interactions over the years. Jones said he is a people person and wants people to know they can talk to him. The order the candidate answers will appear will be determined by order responses are received. Some of you know me as Deputy Holbrooks and more recently as Lieutenant Holbrooks, others know me as COACH. I have a totally different vision of anybody thats working there now., He said after 20 years with one administration, its time for a change. Any race decided less than a percentage point can head to a recount if requested. I am running to make a change in the direction of our Sheriffs Office. The number one thing were going to do right off the bat is were going to go after the community drug dealers, he said. In 2010, I transferred from road Corporal to Corporal over Civil Process and Courthouse Security. Lastly, is there anything else you would like voters to know? The Office of Macon County Sheriff serves our community with a highly motivated, professional staff of individuals who strive to treat everyone with respect and courtesy. I will do everything in my power to curb the drug issues Macon County is facing, but the reality is it will never be gone.. But for those who do not, I wanted to give you a glimpse into who I am and why I am requesting your support. I will make sure my office is providing coverage to outlying communities. But Im not working in that system. You never know where WUNC's events will take you. He also wants to provide officers more training on highway interdiction and assign deputies with canine support to work Highway 441. And I am confident that one of the most important ways of doing that is to continue fighting the war on drugs. Jones began as a junior detention officer but also served as a member of the special response team (SRT), the countys version of a SWAT team, and also worked patrol and investigations for several years. 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. The candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot. In addition, Bryson has served on the SRT for years and has been its commander since 2012. This election is not about me, its about you, meaning the public, and of course, our youth.. Cook: While it is difficult to pick between the Detention Center and Patrol, the strongest area of the department appears to be the patrol division. 91.1 Welcome 91.9 Fayetteville 90.5 Buxton Waynesville is Haywood Countys only municipal g Spring 2023 enrollment at Western Carolina Univers Haywood County Schools has new leaders at several Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority received a v Clockwise from top left: Brent Holbrooks, Dereck Jones, Bob Cook, Clay Bryson. In Macon, Cherokee and Clay Counties the sheriff's races were decided during the Republican primaries with no candidates from the other parties. 2) Tell me about your political experience. He wants to see officers involved in community events and a time for people to sit down with officers and share what their needs are. I am not looking for another career or a position for the next 20 years. During that time, he says he has seen from the outside how the Sheriffs Office operates and has a general idea of how theyre doing things. I am a passionate, dedicated law enforcement officer who puts God first, family second and career third. Some of you know me as Sarahs husband or Aprils brother, but I am proud to say that most of you know me simply as Brent. Captain Clay Bryson was born and raised in Macon County and has spent half of his life, 21 years to be exact, as a law enforcement officer with the Macon County Sheriffs Office. 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. Leading up to the primary, The Macon County News is publishing candidate profiles for local offices. Im big on community involvement and bringing our youth up to know and to show school-age children who we are.. 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