According to his campaign manager, David Kelly, "Chris believes that being open and available to everyone will have the best chance of ensuring that everyone gets a voice and a chance to be heard. Chris is looking forward to meeting the many citizens of Sweetwater County and seeking their support."
SWEETWATER COUNTY, Wy., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Current Sheriff Deputy and local resident, Chris Sutton, announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Sweetwater County.
Chris has served the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office since 2016. He also served as an officer with the Rock Springs Police Department in 2014. During his time as a peace officer he was involved in many disciplines that served the public, such as Search and Rescue and the Flaming Gorge Enforcement Patrol. He also served as a Field Training Officer and recently as a Detective.
Chris is a combat veteran, prior to his dedication to law enforcement, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was deployed to the middle east in Operation Desert Shield / Storm. Subsequently, Chris continued to enhance his leadership skills as a Senior Leader in the private sector for two decades. In this capacity he managed large diverse technical teams in the field. During that time he was an integral part in mentoring new team members and providing career guidance. Additionally he was responsible for development and oversight of large operational budgets and implementation of those resources across departments.
Chris is a dedicated husband and father to four children and one grandchild. He has always been engaged with the community personally and professionally. His commitment to the community and its safety is his top priority.
"I've spent my entire career serving the common good because of my overwhelming passion for community service, safety and development. My first priority will be to provide solutions to the toughest challenges we face in our everyday lives. The office of the Sheriff should be non-partisan, so that decisions are based on community needs and nothing else", said Mr. Sutton when asked why he was joining the Sheriff's race.
According to his campaign manager, David Kelly, "Chris believes that being open and available to everyone will have the best chance of ensuring that everyone gets a voice and a chance to be heard. Chris is looking forward to meeting the many citizens of Sweetwater County and seeking their support."
To learn more about Chris's candidacy, please visit his Facebook page facebook.com/chris4sheriffnow and his website at suttonforsheriff.org. For questions please contact his support team at mailto:[email protected] [[email protected] __title__ null].
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