Letter to the Editor April 29 2008.pdf
Letter to the Editor April 20 2008.pdf
Letter to the Editor April 17 2008.pdf
Letter to the Editor April 13 2008.pdf
Letter to the Editor April 3 2008.pdf
"I met Deputy Tony Thompson several years ago. I contacted him
at the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office, when I read about the
senior citizen cell phone program. Tony helped me with a big
friendly smile. In February, he made sure that I
received my up-to-date emergency cell phone. Many are familiar
with his knowledge and commitment to the Black Hawk County Sheriff's
Office. Please consider joining my support and recommendation
for Tony Thompson as the next Black Hawk County sheriff.
~ Babs E. Jessen, La Porte City
Letter to the Editor March 27 2008.pdf
Letter to the Editor _March_26_2008.pdf
Letter to the Editor _March 24 2008.pdf
"Congratulations and good luck on your run
for Sheriff. I think you would be great. I have enjoyed meeting you
and Janel through the therapeutic riding program. I appreciate your
'above and beyond' approach. You stopped to see if I needed help
once when I was pulled over to check on a horse in the trailer. That
was a nice touch. Also went above the call of duty in the sheep herd
rescue (that I called in....) :-) Say hello to Janel!"
~Samantha Zubak, Waterloo
Letter to the Editor March 14 2008.pdf
Letter to the Editor March 6 2008.pdf
Letter to the Editor _March 3_2008.pdf
Letter to the Editor February 19, 2008 1.pdf
Letter to the Editor February_19_2008_2.pdf
"Tony, I'm happy to hear that
you are running for office. You have my support from Hardin County,
for what it is worth. Good Luck!!"
~Don Orgel, Chief Deputy, Hardin County Sheriff's Office
"Tony, I wish you all the best. Black Hawk
County will be electing the most knowledgeable, dedicated and truly
caring Sheriff in the state of Iowa. I'm very proud to have worked
with you on the Iowa State Sheriff's and Deputies Association,
"Jail's Committee". The state training you have presented at our 20
hr. Jail's School is always superior. You are light years beyond
your age in knowledge and maturity. There is no doubt in my mind you
will be an outstanding Sheriff. Good Luck and keep in touch. Take
Care!"
~Lt. Lynette Redden, Jail Command, Woodbury County Sheriff's
Office, Sioux City, IA (ISSDA Jail's Chairperson)
"Tony was our Drug Prevention specialist for
a number of years in the Hudson Community Schools and did an
outstanding job. He was very professional and demonstrated care for
our kids and the work he was doing. I also had the opportunity to
work with Tony on several legal issues and he was awesome to work
with and communicated extremely well at all times. I trust Tony
without hesitation to do the best job that can be asked of him, he
is a man of his word."
~Dave Lipinski, At-Risk/Equity Coordinator, Hudson Community
Schools
"It is a pleasure to have a person with great
leadership skills, character, and experience in law enforcement to
be our next Sheriff of Black Hawk County. Tony Thompson will do an
outstanding job as our Sheriff."
~Neil Jones, Waterloo
02-13-08
Letter to
the Editor, "Supporting Thompson" [pdf]
02-11-08
Letter to the Editor, "Make an Active Leader Sheriff"
[pdf]
"Tony, Thanks for running for Sheriff. I came to respect Tony on the
job as a Fire Officer on Engine Company 5. He was always there to
help on the hardest calls and his understanding of people, his
skills as a responder, and his focus as a peace officer, kept the
situations stable and allowed my crew to do their job. Thanks!"
~Tim Powers, Waterloo Fire Rescue (Retired), Waterloo
"Congratulations Tony on your run for
Sheriff. I know you will do a great job. It has been a pleasure
working with you. You can use my yard for a yard sign in the fall."
~Vicki Atkins, Black Hawk County Assessor, Waterloo
"Tony and I have been friends for many years.
Throughout this time I have come to admire him for his commitment to
his job. He is one who is on job working very hard and going 24/7
everyday. Tony is about the same age as Mike Kubik was when he was
elected. As with Mike, Tony also has Military experience. Tony has
touched so many young people and they in turn have learned to
respect him and listen to his advice. Tony is actively involved with
all walks of life in our community. He has the ability to
communicate with everyone, no matter what race, sex, or age, of a
person in our community. Tony's list of accomplishments are many and
I feel he will make an excellent Sheriff for Black Hawk County. I
plan to support TONY THOMPSON 100% to be our next BLACK HAWK COUNTY
SHERIFF. I hope you will join me and support and elect Tony Thompson
for Sheriff."
~Pat Sass, Black Hawk County Recorder (Retired), Waterloo
"My name is James Boesen. I'm 20 years old. I have seen
you on the news a few times and I thought your views on certain
things were great. Waterloo needs your help."
~ James Boesen, Waterloo
"Tony has been doing DON'T (Drugs Offer No Tomorrow) in our school
for a number of years. He is well respected for his work here and
has made a difference helping eliminate under age drinking and drug
use. I think Tony would do an outstanding job as the Black Hawk
County Sheriff. He will be getting my vote!"
~Corey Carlson, (Gilbertville Don Bosco Schools- IC & St
Joes) Waterloo
"I feel very honored to have been asked by Tony Thompson to act as chairman of his campaign for election as Sheriff of Black Hawk County. I'm sure when you learn the vast number of responsibilities he has successfully performed for the Sheriff's Office and those he is involved in on a voluntary basis throughout the County, State and Government, you will agree that he will make an excellent Sheriff." ~Donald R. Page, (Former Black Hawk County Supervisor) Waterloo
"During my 10 ½ tenure as the Chief of Police for the City of
Waterloo I came to know and respect Tony Thompson.
I saw very early in his career his passion and desire to
serve the citizens of Black Hawk County.
Before I retired I had urged him to consider running for
Sheriff when the office was vacant and up for election.
His resume proves that he is ready and able to assume the
leadership of the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office.
His service to his country as a US Army Non-Commissioned
Officer as well as his completion of his Bachelors Degree and work
on his Masters Degree makes him an ideal candidate.
I totally and fully support Tony in his bid to be the next
Sheriff."
~Bernal F. Koehrsen, Jr, (Former Waterloo Police Chief) Professor of
Criminal Justice, Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, Iowa
"Tony: You will make a great sheriff....and a Democrat on top
of it!"
~ Sheriff Marty Larsen, Chickasaw County Sheriff's
Office
"I have known Tony as a fellow law enforcement officer, soldier, and
friend for about eight years. While working with him in the
National Guard I have witnessed his organization and leadership
skills and consider him one of the best soldiers I have ever served
with. Tony sets high standards for himself and others and has the
ability to motivate subordinates to achieve those standards. Even
though we work for different Sheriff's Offices, Tony has helped us
with ideas for our emergency cell phone program and other tactical
issues. I believe Tony would effectively serve the people of Black
Hawk County as their next Sheriff."
~ Darren Dennler, Chief Deputy,
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Comments from the Waterloo Courier website:
" As a person that personally knows Tony, He has my support for
sheriff. I know he is committed to the people of Black Hawk County
and as information officer, has performed his job very well. To
quote a famous cereal commercial, "Tony's GREEEAAAT!" "
~ provided by: Whyonearth wrote on
Jan 8, 2008 6:57 PM
"Tony, I was excited to read about your campaign for Sheriff in
the Courier tonight. I wish I'd been home last night to join you
for the announcement, but I've been on the road the last couple days
doing events in the First District. Let me know if I can be of any
assistance, and let me know if you're planning a fundraiser so I can
try to make it. I was very impressed by your website. Best wishes
for what I know will be a successful campaign."
~Bruce Braley,
(United States Congressman-1st District) Waterloo
"Congratulations Tony & Good luck! Let me know if you want to
use the 1950 Ford patrol car!"
~Doug Strike, former Chief Deputy,
Chickasaw Co.(Past President ISSDA)
"Hi Tony, I am behind you 100%. After reviewing your web page,
and the great things I have heard about you from people in the
community, I am ready for your energetic efforts to make Black Hawk
County safer! I am a single mother with 2 daughters living in Elk
Run Heights. With saying that, you know that I depend on the
Sheriffs office for assistance. When it comes to the safety of
myself and my family, it means a lot, and I am confident you can
stand up to the challenge. Good Luck!"
~Lori Beckner, Elk Run
Heights
"I have known Tony for about eight years, I first met Tony when
our rural Black Hawk County neighborhood was thinking of forming a
"Neighborhood Watch". Tony made several trips to meet with our
group. He was always willing to share his time and talents, even for
our Sunday afternoon/evening meetings. Take a few minutes and
explore his web site, get to know Tony, I think you will discover
Tony is a person who cares about his work and his neighborhood. I
think you will see the value in voting for Tony as our next Black
Hawk County Sheriff."
~Jim Bosier, Cedar Falls
"I met Tony Thompson in 2003.
When I learned of him running for Sheriff this year, I was very
excited! Tony is a true professional and extremely dedicated to his
work. Long hours and being consistently in the public eye leave very
little time for other things but, he has always been a very generous
guy with his time... volunteering and getting involved in our
community and with our kids. I know I have directly benefited from
his character and believe Black Hawk County will too!"
~Chase Rohlfsen, Traer
"Tony Thompson is the most organized and thorough person I know. He
has an incredible amount of energy and enthusiasm for his job and
for the safety of Black Hawk County citizens. Go Tony!"
~Roger
White, Cedar Falls
"Tony Thompson has always impressed me with his service to the
community, Tony will truly be an asset to Black Hawk County as our
new Sheriff."
~Lane LeBahn, Washburn