Empowering Communities, Ensuring Accountability: Your Independent Choice for Sheriff
Vote Kyle Woodward for Sheriff
Empowering Communities, Ensuring Accountability: Your Independent Choice for Sheriff
Kyle Woodward's Platform
Serving The Community
If entrusted with the role of sheriff, I am committed to leveraging the authority of my position to safeguard the rights of every individual within Kootenai County, shielding them from any form of oppression, whether it originates at the local, state, or federal level.
Ensuring Accountability
As an independent candidate with no allegiance to any political party, I pledge to hold all individuals in positions of power to equitable standards, free from bias. I am dedicated to ensuring that accountability for policies and actions is demanded from all, irrespective of their affiliations.
Voting Local
Unlike other political opponents, I have been a resident of Kootenai County for 20 years, and my understanding of the local culture has been profoundly influenced by the people of this county. I am disheartened by individuals who relocate here and swiftly seek positions in our local government.
Restoring Public Trust
As someone who has deep roots in this community, I understand the troubling reality that many crimes, both violent and non-violent, often go unreported due to a growing sense of distrust towards law enforcement. It is imperative that we address this issue head-on in order to effectively combat crime. By fostering a culture of trust and transparency, we can ensure that incidents are reported, thus bolstering the safety and security of our county.
Goals and Beliefs
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment and Your Right to Privacy
Second Amendment
The First Amendment is a cornerstone of our nation's identity, allowing us the freedom to speak out and hold our government accountable. As a sheriff, I am dedicated to upholding and protecting the rights of every individual. It is my unwavering belief that no governmental authority should infringe upon the fundamental rights outlined by our founding fathers.
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment and Your Right to Privacy
Second Amendment
As a strong advocate for the second amendment, I firmly believe in upholding the rights of law-abiding citizens to bear arms. The National Firearms Act, which imposes restrictions on various firearm types, is, in my view, unconstitutional and directly infringes upon our second amendment rights. Under my leadership, I will ensure that the
As a strong advocate for the second amendment, I firmly believe in upholding the rights of law-abiding citizens to bear arms. The National Firearms Act, which imposes restrictions on various firearm types, is, in my view, unconstitutional and directly infringes upon our second amendment rights. Under my leadership, I will ensure that the enforcement of this act by the Sheriffs Department is not prioritized. Every individual in our great nation has the inherent right to defend themselves against any and all threats, whether they come from within our borders or beyond.
Fourth Amendment and Your Right to Privacy
Fourth Amendment and Your Right to Privacy
Fourth Amendment and Your Right to Privacy
Under my leadership, I stand for the fundamental right to privacy for all individuals in the United States. Specifically, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department will not partake, either directly or indirectly, in any activities involving systems that pose a threat to privacy, such as the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR). Th
Under my leadership, I stand for the fundamental right to privacy for all individuals in the United States. Specifically, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department will not partake, either directly or indirectly, in any activities involving systems that pose a threat to privacy, such as the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR). These systems, as seen in California, capture and retain data, enabling law enforcement to monitor individuals and their vehicles locations without the necessity of a warrant. I firmly believe that such practices contradict the principles established in United States v. Jones and are an affront to our 4th amendment right.
The Sheriffs Responsibility
Building Community Trust Through Hiring
Fourth Amendment and Your Right to Privacy
The sheriff's top responsibility is always to ensure the safety of the public while doing so within the bounds of the Constitution in order to protect your inalienable rights. The role of the sheriff is to bridge the gap that exists between the government and the people. The position of sheriff is elected for a reason: they are chosen by
The sheriff's top responsibility is always to ensure the safety of the public while doing so within the bounds of the Constitution in order to protect your inalienable rights. The role of the sheriff is to bridge the gap that exists between the government and the people. The position of sheriff is elected for a reason: they are chosen by the people to for the people. This is essential to maintaining a properly functioning system of checks and balances.
Building Community Trust Through Hiring
Building Community Trust Through Hiring
Building Community Trust Through Hiring
With the expansion of numerous rural and incorporated areas that do not have a dedicated police force, it falls upon sheriffs to ensure the safety and security of these communities. However, the rapid growth juxtaposed with decreasing employment rates within the sheriff's department poses a significant challenge. Identifying the root caus
With the expansion of numerous rural and incorporated areas that do not have a dedicated police force, it falls upon sheriffs to ensure the safety and security of these communities. However, the rapid growth juxtaposed with decreasing employment rates within the sheriff's department poses a significant challenge. Identifying the root causes of why locals are choosing alternative industries over pursuing careers in law enforcement and addressing these issues will be pivotal. This not only contributes to enhancing the community's sense of safety but also, by recruiting locals, it fosters a stronger bond between the sheriff's office and the community.
Constitution First
Building Community Trust Through Hiring
Building Community Trust Through Hiring
As your sheriff I believe that the rights ensured to us by the constitution and every government entity should be held to the highest standard when it comes to the matter of upholding our constitutional rights. The nature of freedom is dangerous in its own right but to quote Thomas Jefferson "Malo periculosam, libertatem quam quietam ser
As your sheriff I believe that the rights ensured to us by the constitution and every government entity should be held to the highest standard when it comes to the matter of upholding our constitutional rights. The nature of freedom is dangerous in its own right but to quote Thomas Jefferson "Malo periculosam, libertatem quam quietam servitutem" in English "I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery"
Right to Read
Dealing With The Struggles of Growth
Hiring To Meet Demand
The right to read is fundamental to our republic and remaining a free people. I believe that removing, keeping books locked up, and requiring a registry to read them is a clear example of trying to interfere with our individual right to read and is unacceptable, any government employee or entity that participates should be held accountab
The right to read is fundamental to our republic and remaining a free people. I believe that removing, keeping books locked up, and requiring a registry to read them is a clear example of trying to interfere with our individual right to read and is unacceptable, any government employee or entity that participates should be held accountable and responsible for their disregard of our rights. Nowadays the argument that a piece of media must be censored because it is dangerous or immoral is thrown around quite often however I disagree, I worry that they give little regard towards the precedent that it can set.
Hiring To Meet Demand
Dealing With The Struggles of Growth
Hiring To Meet Demand
It’s safe to say that that I am anticipating not only growth in the cities, but more importantly in the small towns and the rural communities in our area that lack of dedicated law-enforcement presence and are thus are the sole responsibility of the sheriffs department. We are already seeing the effects of population growth and how it a
It’s safe to say that that I am anticipating not only growth in the cities, but more importantly in the small towns and the rural communities in our area that lack of dedicated law-enforcement presence and are thus are the sole responsibility of the sheriffs department. We are already seeing the effects of population growth and how it affects the current leadership in the sheriffs department, struggling with being able to hire and retain an adequate amount of deputies in order to ensure the safety and serve these communities and the negative consequences this is having for the residence of Kootenai County. As we can already see one of our biggest struggles is going to be staffing. It is the job of the sheriff to foster environment within the sheriffs department that will attract quality members of the community who want to serve their community. It’s clear that this is currently not being met. And I plan to foster that environment within the sheriffs department to attract the talent we need to meet the inevitable demands that growth has and will continue to have on our community
Dealing With The Struggles of Growth
Dealing With The Struggles of Growth
Dealing With The Struggles of Growth
It is evident that our county is experiencing significant growth, and unfortunately, with that growth comes an increase in crime. The role of sheriff is often perceived through the lens of old Western movies, but it has evolved into a more administrative position that requires adept management. One vision I have for the sheriff’s departm
It is evident that our county is experiencing significant growth, and unfortunately, with that growth comes an increase in crime. The role of sheriff is often perceived through the lens of old Western movies, but it has evolved into a more administrative position that requires adept management. One vision I have for the sheriff’s department to address the current and future struggles from growth, especially in towns without a dedicated city law enforcement presence, is to build, staff, and maintain substations in areas such as Athol. This solution is twofold: it will allow for a faster police response in the surrounding area and help the community view deputies as members rather than outsiders. This is a crucial step in building a positive and trusting relationship with the public. As your sheriff, I am committed to securing the essential funding needed to address the demands of our expanding population and the escalating rates of crime. It is crucial that we adapt to these changing times and ensure that our law enforcement resources are equipped to meet the challenges ahead.
Declaration
Why I have decided to run for office
I love my community and have been concerned about how the sheriff's department is being run. Noticing that none of the candidates embodied what I believe to be best for our community, I made the decision to run and be the change I envision, with my sole loyalty and priority being the safety and prosperity of my community.
Crime has been a constant in any civilization; however, my goal is always zero crime. I will never stop pursuing this ideal or lose sight of it, and I promise that to the community. If we don’t strive for the impossible, it will never become a reality.
Thank you for performing your civic duty and for being an informed voter. I am not shy to say that I am the unconventional choice. Should I be given the honor of serving Kootenai County, I will do so wholeheartedly, with the goal of making our sheriff's department the best in the country and Kootenai County the safest.
- Kyle Woodward