Thursday, October 23, 2008 12:17 PM CDT
Tony Thompson for sheriff
BEN R. HILEMAN
WATERLOO — Vote for Tony Thompson to be our next Black Hawk County
sheriff.
I recognize the impact he has had and look forward to seeing the
forward future progress of the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office
under his management. I look forward to the improvements he will
bring and cannot say enough good things about his commitment to
public safety and community organizations.
He intends to meet monthly with citizens all over the county to vet
ideas and discuss concerns. He is committed to getting more citizen
involvement and citizen impact on decisions being made and on the
direction the office is going.
He has promised to return the business office hours to 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. every weekday, and to address everything from weapons
permits to room and board payments every day of the week.
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Thursday, October 16, 2008 12:02 PM CDT
Tony Thompson for sheriff
DANIEL KRUTSINGER
JANESVILLE —I had the honor and privilege of working for the Black
Hawk County Sheriff’s Office for over 31 years (retiring 2007, after
23 years as division commander, captain) and had the unique
opportunity to know both candidates for sheriff.
During my tenure, I have seen both candidates under stress and under
the distinct pressures induced by the job. I have witnessed
firsthand their leadership capabilities, their management styles as
well as their ability to inspire their peers and subordinates to
follow their goals and ideals. I have seen both candidates when
things go well and when things were not going well, and I can tell
you without hesitation that the clear choice for sheriff of Black
Hawk County is Tony Thompson.
His military experience (19 years Iowa Army National Guard, now E-8)
and education provide him with the resources, knowledge and
leadership skills necessary for success as our next sheriff. His
progressive law enforcement views, positive attitude and
unparalleled community service experience make him a valued member
of this county and a champion of everyone young and old alike. His
willingness to commit to ideals larger than himself and objectives
others might find too big, too difficult or too complex, is a
strength that will serve him and the citizens of Black Hawk County
well into the future.
I encourage the voters of Black Hawk County to examine his loyalty,
dedication, conviction to duty and qualifications. Vote Tony
Thompson for Black Hawk County sheriff.
Sunday, October 5, 2008 6:06 AM CDT
Vote Thompson for sheriff
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Sunday, October 5, 2008 6:06 AM CDT
Vote Thompson for sheriff
MIKE MC ROBERT
CEDAR FALLS --- I want to make everyone aware of the accomplishments
of my choice for sheriff of Black Hawk County. Tony Thompson has
taught leadership courses to soldiers in the Army National Guard. He
has taught communications lessons to UNI college students for eight
years. He has taught law enforcement lessons to new and experienced
officers for years. He continues to teach drug education in our area
middle schools with a program that he wrote. He teaches crime
prevention lessons to area groups and organizations and continues to
champion community improvement causes with a multitude of
associations, clubs and businesses.
He has demonstrated time and again, his willingness to step up and
take action to address issues facing our communities, and has given
freely of his time and talents for the betterment of our
communities. I know our next sheriff is going to be a dedicated and
focused public servant because I know that every voter is already
aware that Tony Thompson is the best choice for Black Hawk County
sheriff.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:01 PM CDT
SHANE SCHELLHORN
GILBERTVILLE --- I'm asking residents of Black Hawk County to vote
Tony Thompson for sheriff.
Tony has been an advocate in public education for many years. He has
taken pride in teaching our youth to make positive life choices.
Tony's vision and dedication to our communities have touched many of
our families personally. His tireless dedication will move this
county forward with the vision and responsibility we need.
I want to thank Tony for his willingness to teach and believe in the
future of Black Hawk County.
Please join me in voting Tony Thompson for sheriff.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 12:04 PM CDT
Support for Thompson
BRIAN FRISBIE
BUCKINGHAM --- I am in the Iowa Army National Guard, and I have
worked directly with Tony Thompson since 2003 at Iowa's Officer
Candidate School.
I have watched Tony mentor and counsel soldiers aspiring to become
officers. Tony is passionate about helping those he mentors reach
their potential. His peers from several states selected Tony as the
best NCO TAC Officer developing Leaders. Many officers above him,
including myself, have sought out Tony for his experience and
judgment in managing resources, evaluating training, setting goals
and developing plans to achieve those goals. I have witnessed Tony
as a man of action unwilling to settle for status quo.
As an infantry officer, I respect Tony for his willingness and
experience to be in the trenches with the troops and lead from the
front.
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Saturday, September 6, 2008 6:07 AM CDT
ERVIN BAL
CEDAR FALLS --- I think that our sheriff's race coverage has missed
the point. They want to talk about experience and they want to talk
about longevity in the department, but I think that what really
matters is commitment to the community.
I have seen letter after letter outlining Tony Thompson's commitment
to our communities. I have seen first-hand the impact that his
effort has had on illegal methamphetamine production and on our
youth.
I find his military background and service to our nation to be an
additional strength.
We can talk about experience and we can talk about time, but let's
put the right focus on "service" and there is no doubt where the
scales tip in this category. It is Tony Thompson for sheriff hands
down the way I see it.
Vote Tony Thompson for our next Black Hawk County sheriff.
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"I just saw Tony and Capt. Johnson in a debate at the NAACP
meeting. Everyone should take the opportunity to see a debate
and solidify your choice even more. It would also help to
convince anyone who's on the fence! Nice job, Tony!!"
- Heather McDonald, Waterloo
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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