Kittitas County Sheriff
Kittitas County, Washington
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Running police patrols and deputies in the county
- Running the county jail
- Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders
Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Republican
Ben Kokjer is the chief deputy of operations at the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office, where he has worked for 21 years, and a Central Washington University graduate. He wants fast, reliable emergency response across the county and thorough investigations that hold offenders accountable.
Independent
Darryl Chepoda Jr. is a rancher and farmer in upper Kittitas County and a retired fire chief who has also worked as a federal consultant and contractor. He wants full openness in the sheriff's office, respect for constitutional rights, and better wildfire evacuation plans.
Source: voter.votewa.gov