Download the Absentee ballot request below and return it to: Hancock County Board Of Elections | 201 East Lincoln Street - Rear | Findlay, OH 45840 Or put it in the drop box just inside the back door at the same address.
The Ohio General Assembly has extended the primary election until Tuesday, April 28, 2020. To make your vote count you will need to do the following: 1. Request a ballot! Contact the Board of Elections by calling 419-422-3245 or download and complete the Ballot Request Form using the above link or at www.hancockcountyohioelections.gov, print it out, sign it and mail it back to the Board of Elections. In order to vote for Sheriff, you’ll need to request a Republican Party ballot. Remember…there will be NO in-person voting for this primary election, unless you have a disability or cannot receive mail. 2. Complete your ballot! The Board of Elections will start mailing out ballots on March 28th. Complete your ballot according to the instructions in the comfort of your own home. 3. Return your ballot! Once you’ve completed your ballot, you’ll need to mail it back to the Board of Elections in the postage-paid envelope provided to you, and have it postmarked no later than April 27th. It’s that simple. Make sure your voice is heard! Please share this post. If you have any questions, please let me know or contact the Board of Elections at 419-422-3245. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. Please remember to follow the official Hancock County Sheriff's Office Facebook page for the latest information on COVID-19 and how it's impacting our county.
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Hello all. It's been a very busy few days at the Sheriff's Office, as I've had several meetings with State and local officials about the coronavirus, it's potential impact on our communities, and also it's impact the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday. I'll get to the election in a moment.
I did want to take a moment to add a personal note here. It's times like these, where we face some potential challenges, that I'm most proud to be a part of this community. I've seen time and time again where people go above and beyond to help one another...be it a friend, family member, or complete stranger. The 100 Year Flood, the Derecho power outages, countless snow storms, you name it. Over and over, we've shown that we're a community that cares, and cares deeply, and we'll need that mentality in the days and weeks ahead. For now, please wash your hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and warm water, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, give each other a little extra room when you're out in public, and look for updates from government officials in the newspaper, on the radio, and on official social media accounts. Together we'll make it through whatever comes our way, because we're Hancock County, and we always do. As for the election, right now there have NOT been any changes to polling locations in Hancock County and the election is happening as scheduled on Tuesday. Also, polling locations have restrooms where you will have the ability to wash your hands before and after you cast your vote. You can still cast your vote with Early In-Person/Absentee voting at the election office at 201 E. Lincoln St. Rear, Findlay. Friday, March 13: 8AM - 7PM Saturday, March 14: 8AM - 4PM Sunday, March 15: 1PM - 5PM Monday, March 16: 8AM - 2PM For further updates on the coronavirus and it's impact on the election, I will defer you to the Ohio Secretary of State's website at ohiosos.gov/coronafacts/ Sheriff Heldman discusses with Steve Dillon, the various types of communications the Hancock County Sheriff's Office utilizes to communicate with the citizens of the Hancock County. They discuss in further detail the Everbridge program that was recently implemented in conjunction with the City of Findlay. They also review the Sheriff's Office social media presence and website. These are a couple of examples of the tools that are available for the citizens of Hancock County to use to connect with the Sheriff's office. Please share this video and vote to re-elect Michael Heldman for Hancock County Sheriff on March 17, 2020. Please follow me on: Web: http://www.sheriffheldman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheriffheldman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheriffheldman Paid for by the Heldman for Sheriff Committee. The jail and incarceration has been a hot topic during this campaign, so I thought I’d take just a moment to share some numbers with you about the inmate population and how we staff the justice center.
Below are the statistics for our jail since I was elected Sheriff in 1996. Our jail currently has a capacity of 98 prisoners. The increase in booked prisoners and the inmate daily population is due to several factors, but the biggest impact has come from changes to sentencing guidelines handed down from the federal government to the state. We’ve been able to do more with less and keep our community safe by making operational efficiencies at the facility, such as installing video visitation that requires less officer supervision. In 23 years, the inmate population has increased by 36%, while our staffing is up only 10%. Beyond an initial arrest and hold, the Sheriff has no say in determining who goes to jail and for how long. That is the job of the prosecutors and judges. In simple terms, it’s the priority of the Sheriff to house inmates, enforce the law and provide safety and security to the citizens of Hancock County. It is the prosecutors and judges who determine if they go to jail and for how long. Any sentencing reform would have to come from the state legislature and go through prosecutors and judges. The Sheriff does NOT determine who stays in jail. The Sheriff does NOT determine sentencing. I’ve seen a lot of misinformation on this topic from folks who may not have a thorough understanding of how the criminal justice system works. The Sheriff’s Office is looking to hire additional corrections staff because we are currently BELOW state-recommended staffing levels for the size of our prisoner population and layout. It’s a total myth that we’re overstaffed. I cannot stress enough that these new hires are NOT in anticipation of a new jail. Any suggestion otherwise comes from someone who does not understand how our justice center works or state recommended staffing levels. I have no idea whether there will be a new jail, and I can’t and won’t base staffing levels on what MIGHT happen. The county commissioners will make the determination of a new jail in the future based on the results of the independent jail and justice study. Please see the news release from the Crime Prevention Association of Findlay/Hancock County for more details on the Door Safety Project and current status update.
I appreciate the Crime Prevention Association’s efforts to support this important project. Sheriff Michael Heldman and Dr. Tony Fuller discuss the impact the K-9 Program has had in Hancock County. K-9 deputies Sonny and Charlie are used for education and enforcement and are important elements of Sheriff Heldman’s Community Policing philosophy. Under Sheriff Heldman’s leadership this program continues to be an important asset of the Sheriff’s Office. Please help by sharing this video and vote to re-elect Michael Heldman for Hancock County Sheriff on March 17, 2020. Please follow me on: Web: http://www.sheriffheldman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheriffheldman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheriffheldman Paid for by the Heldman for Sheriff Committee Behavioral Health Professional Nancy Stephani and Sheriff Michael Heldman discuss how local organizations and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office have worked together over the years to help people and save lives. Everyone has the right to receive the support and care they need. Please follow me on: Web: http://www.sheriffheldman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheriffheldman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheriffheldman Paid for by the Heldman for Sheriff Committee. Sheriff Michael Heldman and Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, President & CEO of Garner Trucking, discuss the dangers of distracted driving on the roads of Hancock County. They further discuss how collaborating together they were able to help make our roads safer during construction on Interstate 75. Re-elect Michael Heldman for Hancock County Sheriff on March 17, 2020. Please follow me on: Web: http://www.sheriffheldman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheriffheldman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheriffheldman Paid for by the Heldman for Sheriff Committee. Please check out the second installment of my Financial Management video. Thank you Tom Lause for your endorsement and great discussion. Tom Lause, Hancock County resident and civic leader, discusses with Sheriff Michael Heldman his fiscal management at the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Heldman explains how he is the caretaker of the funds he is provided by the Hancock County Commissioners to manage and operate the Sheriff’s office. Re-elect Michael Heldman for Hancock County Sheriff on March 17, 2020. Please share this video and vote to re-elect Michael Heldman for Hancock County Sheriff on March 17, 2020. Please follow me on: Web: http://www.sheriffheldman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheriffheldman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheriffheldman Paid for by the Heldman for Sheriff Committee. Tom Lause, Hancock County resident and civic leader, discusses with Sheriff Michael Heldman his fiscal management at the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Heldman discusses the processes of managing the Sheriff’s office budget and working with the staff. The Sheriff works to increase productivity, striving to save the county money while maintaining the safety and security of the residents of Hancock county. Please share this video and vote to re-elect Michael Heldman for Hancock County Sheriff on March 17, 2020. |
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