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Fortney releases final message on the Snohomish County Sheriff’s race

Fortney

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 10, 2023—Outgoing Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, shared exclusively with the Lynnwood Times his statement on the results of the election. Below are his words in its entirety. “The election results are not what we wanted and of course Jill and I are disappointed, but we will be okay! I am […]

Letter-to-Editor: Adam Fortney has improved morale Sheriff’s Office

Adam Fortney

As the owner of Pacific Industrial Park, I had the opportunity to lease and maintain the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Department North Precinct. Over the past twenty-five years I have developed working relationships and friendships with Sheriff Adam Fortney, Undersheriff Ian Huri, Borough Chief Scott Robertson and many other deputies and staff. During Sheriff Fortney’s tenure […]

Letter-to-Editor: Important briefing about law enforcement today

law enforcement

Here’s a very important briefing about law enforcement reform current events. I’ve done law enforcement reform over a decade with League of Women Voters, I940, WA State task forces, and National of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement. I’ve testified for and against laws in the legislature. Our community want these kind of changes. Sheriff Fortney […]

I am now a strong supporter of Sheriff Adam Fortney, let me tell you my story

Sheriff Adam Fortney

In the past, my perception of Sheriff Adam Fortney and his ideals was from secondhand information, and therefore skewed and wrong. I’m writing this letter as a Snohomish County resident in regard to my experience with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.  I have been active in the community combatting the drug epidemic since 2013, personally, and […]

Letter-to-Editor: Sheriff Adam Fortney is a proven leader for public safety

Adam Fortney

Law enforcement plays a pivotal role in maintaining public safety during turbulent times, with their commitment to enforcing laws, protecting property, and ensuring individual safety being crucial to preventing violence and destruction. In the eventful year of 2020, the unsettling video of George Floyd’s arrest, which tragically led to his death, sparked protests. Initially peaceful, […]

Commentary: Sheriff Adam Fortney has demonstrated humility, servant leadership

Adam Fortney

Over the past few years, I have found Sheriff Adam Fortney to be among the most humble, genuine elected officials I have ever had the privilege to serve with.  Three examples stand out for me when thinking about Sheriff Fortney’s servant leadership and the positive impact it has had on our community:  I strongly believe […]

Letter-to-Editor: Sheriff Fortney equals remarkable leadership

fortney leadership

I am writing to express my unequivocal support for the re-election of Adam Fortney as Snohomish County Sheriff. Sheriff Fortney has made positive changes to the Sheriff’s Office and our community through collaboration, transparency, dedication, justice, communication, honesty, servant leadership, and integrity. For the last 31 years of my law enforcement career, I’ve worked for […]

Facts vs Misinformation: Sheriff Adam Fortney in his own words

Sheriff Adam Fortney

Snohomish County, November 1, 2023—With less than a week for Snohomish County residents to cast their vote and turn in ballots by 8p.m. on November 7, the race for Sheriff between incumbent Adam Fortney and challenger Susanna Johnson heats up. As in any election, there is some mudslinging between candidates and their surrogates leaving voters […]

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