I will not blame them. By Stacia Glenn, The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.). He just could not let go. If friendship/acquaintanceship were the key, I would write to support Ed Troyer and Cyndie Fajardo with equal endorsements. Currently Joe is a creator on Westside Story, The Benny's & Joey’s Quiz with Publisher Ben Sclair and Double Take with author / columnist Susanne Bacon. Ed Troyer has served as the high-profile spokesperson for the Pierce County Sheriff's Department for 19 years. I want to continue that relationship,” Troyer said. Ed is known as Detective Ed Troyer. I laud Ed for his efforts and accomplishments in these areas. Through the magic of TV, Ed has been in everyone’s living room. Democrats are still largely unaware that Doglio the progressive, is the endorsed Democrat in the race and Strickland has no endorsements from Democratic organizations (for many reasons). Pierce County Sheriff: Ed Troyer Pierce County Democratic Central Committee. Write in Bridges or … As the Tacoma News Tribune reports, Ed Troyer has been the sheriff's spokesman for 19 years and Tuesday announced his bid to be the next Pierce County Sheriff. Detective Ed Troyer declares candidacy for Pierce County Sheriff. Give me the vendor information, and I will take care of ordering the cards.” He was adamant when he refused to give me the requested vendor contact information telling me that he would take care of it for sure. Governor: Liias vs. Heck Liias, the progressive candidate who takes no corporate money, will have time to become more well known across the state. Join over 30,000 readers each month and get real-local news and information direct to your inbox, Monday-Saturday. P.O. Did I say Mickey Mouse? Richardson’s third and final term expires next year. We have known each other for 30 years. Troyer Edward C Campaign For County Sheriff, 2020. We all worked with you, Ed, & Paul Pastor which was a GREAT experience for me specifically. Ed is a kind, sweet man who has donated a great deal of his life to many community concerns. Richardson retired from the Army with the rank of brigadier general after 32 years of service and later served as a Lakewood City Council member for the town’s first 17 years. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. My Mickey Mouse example is downright ridiculous but no more ridiculous than voting any individual into any office based solely on face and name recognition. Chapter III: Began with an April Fool’s Day 2013 retirement and involves The Arts including Writing, Comedy, and the Blues. Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County. He represents Lakewood, DuPont, Steilacoom, Parkland, Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Anderson and Ketron islands. June 18, 2020 to present. More than a decade has passed with no cards. “You know me. That is a clever political message. Troyer has served as executive director of CrimeStoppers for 17 years, been a commissioner with Washington State Gambling Commission for five years and coordinated the Pierce County Toys for Tots programs for 12 years. Your endorsement of Ed Troyer is like the icing on the cake. Senate - 25th LD: Julie Door I want to keep the Sheriff’s Department strong, I want to keep the office non-political and I want to keep our community safe.”. Members of Local 117 cover almost every profession imaginable. It is a bad idea for the Sheriff Department’s commissioned deputies, administrators, and the Pierce County Jail correction officers. It will be no surprise if sharing my opinion about Ed Troyer’s candidacy costs me my friendship with Ed and several of our mutual friends. Years ago, the PIO position was upgraded from Deputy to Detective to help support the PIO position’s importance. Ed’s lack of responsible follow-through created unnecessary stress on the staff and was a disservice to the public. If voting by face and name recognition is a valid way to decide an election than Mickey Mouse should become our next Pierce County Sheriff. I worked eight years, from 1998 to 2005, for Ed as a segment host on a TV program he ran called The Sheriff’s Report. It is preposterous for Ed Troyer to think he can run the Sheriff’s Department when he cannot manage himself. Chapter I: 25+ years in business including Estate Planning with New York Life, Revenue Officer with the U.S. Treasury Department, Sales Representative and gas main Extension King with Washington Natural Gas Company, Real Estate Broker, investor, developer, and property manager. He cited his longtime involvement with the community as further evidence of his qualifications. Pastor has said he will not throw his support behind any candidate. Just make sure there are compelling reasons beyond face and name recognition to support your vote. Mickey reminds me of another way to make my point. The Puyallup Tribal Council is pleased to announce its strong support and endorsement of Ed Troyer for Pierce County sheriff. The Pierce County Democrats respect the LD endorsements and proudly endorse these candidates as well. These are essential functions, but side jobs do not qualify an officer to become Sheriff. Ed Troyer – Pierce County Sheriff Candidate Cyndie Fajardo – Pierce County Sheriff Candidate Sarah Rumbaugh – Pierce County Council, Position No. They would often complain that they had already left multiple messages without a single return call. I interviewed Marilyn Troyer, senior associate superintendent for Educational Programs at the ODE, for her reactions and those of the state department on endorsements for online teaching. Ed, I would endorse you in a NY minute! I am running for Pierce County Sheriff to keep you and your family safe. From November 2010 to date, I have written over 500 columns. It is over 13 years, so I have given up waiting for Ed to return some of my calls. His choices often support what makes him look good rather than selecting the best option to work a problem. The message contained in Ed’s announcement reads, “You know me. I have always liked Ed Troyer, but I cannot vote for Ed Troyer. Although he's running as an Independent in this race, he has been endorsed by Republican leaders like Dino Rossi, Rob McKenna, and Steve O'Ban. On his 35th anniversary as a law enforcement officer, Ed Troyer declared his desire to be Pierce County’s top cop. stephen@thesubtimes.com, Copyright © 2021 The Suburban Times • Log in • Privacy Policy. EXPERIENCE FAILURE:Ed Troyer has 35 years of service with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. Within a year of being promoted to detective, Troyer was named sheriff’s spokesman and remains in that post. View the profiles of people named Ed Troyer. In addition to patrol, he served on the narcotics unit and worked with a federal gang task force. If your research and analysis determine I am wrong and Ed Troyer is the best of the four candidates for Sheriff of Pierce County, please vote Ed Troyer. On the personal level, Ed has been a friend to the Puyallup Tribe for many years. I witnessed and personally experienced many occasions when a phone call came in for Ed at the Sheriff’s front desk in the County-City Building. Lieutenant Cyndie Fajardo, a 32 year veteran of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, has entered the race for Sheriff. Endorsements. All of our Pierce County communities, including small cities with their own police departments, depend on our Sheriff’s Department for certain services. That is an achievement. Teamsters Local 117 represents 16,500 men and women at 200 employers across Washington State. https://www.q13fox.com/news/troyer-fajardo-in-the-race-for-pierce-county-sheriff He will be running against Doug Richardson, chairman of the Pierce County Council. In 2018, a complaint was made over an endorsement Troyer made in the Voters Pamphlet in favor of Mark Lindquist for Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney. He has taken the “I’ve always been open and truthful as spokesperson, and I’ll continue to be open and truthful as sheriff,” Troyer said. State campaign finance records show no one is raising money yet, but two likely contenders are emerging: Pierce County Councilman Doug Richardson and Det. When reached, both men said they hadn’t made formal decisions yet. As incredible as his face and name recognition may be, recognition alone does not qualify Ed Troyer to become Sheriff. Compared to Ed Troyer’s face and name recognition, Mickey Mouse wins hands down. Lt. On behalf of our 17,000 members including thousands of men and women in law enforcement across our state, we offer our sole endorsement to Cyndie Fajardo in the race for Pierce County Sheriff. Posted on: October 15, 2020. We need to keep our Prosecutor.”. If voters use face and name recognition as the sole basis to elect their Sheriff, voters are involving themselves in what I term a Mickey Mouse voting process. November 4, 2020 at 2:44 pm. It is a good idea for Ed personally because he will have the chance to enjoy more fame, power, and money, including a massive boost to his retirement plan. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! City: Tacoma. Candidates can’t file formally until May of next year. Visit The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.) at www.TheNewsTribune.com. I can speak openly as a former insider without fear of career reprisal. Most administrators deal with street cop issues. Choice #1: Keep working as a street cop or field sergeant for the entire career. Ed Troyer has spent 35 years in the Pierce County Sheriff's Department and has been the department's spokesperson for 19 years. Executive Director. Sheriff’s Department spokesman Ed Troyer among those victimized. When I first started my law enforcement career, Ed was one of my graveyard partners. We often offered to forward the caller to Ed’s voicemail. 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FAILURE TO RESPOND TO PHONE MESSAGES:When I worked in court security, answering phones in the front office was one of my duties. Choice #2: Become an administrator such as lieutenant, captain, major, or chief. I sadly watched Ed make decisions in the field and take actions based on what would look best on camera, even when there was no camera around. Learn more about the financing of the political process at The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission. You trust me. But he says he believes "we've won this." Choice #3: After a bare minimum number of years serving as a street cop, devote the balance of a career to non-cop side jobs such as Dare Officer, Crime Stoppers Coordinator, or Public Information Officer. Troyer said he will continue to build on the foundation set by Pastor, holding criminals accountable and protecting citizens. In most cases, the answer would be no. He also works as an instructor for the Foster Parents Association of Washington State, an organization close to his heart since he and his wife adopted three children from the foster system. A new police officer faces three choices in a law enforcement career pathway. FAILURE TO ACT FOR THE RIGHT REASONS:Between the Sheriff’s Report and his service as the Public Information Officer (PIO), Ed has been in front of the camera for an impressive number of years. Detective Troyer has never worked as a detective. My long friendship with Ed makes writing today’s column painful. Victoria Woodards, Tacoma Mayor. Contact: (253) 267-8566 troyer4sheriff@gmai l.com. He discusses why certain calls might warrant social workers and how to build trust in police. Joe has performed as an actor locally and done stand-up comedy in Seattle, Tacoma, New Jersey, and Las Vegas. I have spoken to many enthusiastic Ed Troyer fans. I want to continue that relationship.”. Join Facebook to connect with Ed Troyer and others you may know. He departed Lakewood as mayor in 2012 for the Pierce County Council’s District 6 seat. FAILURE TO KEEP PROMISES:I asked Ed to order calling cards. “I think we’re in a changing time for police work right now,” Troyer said. A community bulletin board for Western Pierce County. I just got off the phone with Ed Troyer, who has a healthy lead in early #waelex returns in the Pierce County sheriff's race. Although I reminded him often, he let years pass without keeping his promise. Richardson is also chair of the South Sound 911 board of directors, part of Pierce County’s public safety committee and on the law and justice council. Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. House of Representatives - 2nd LD: Veronica Whitcher Rockett . If another man worked 35 years for the Sheriff’s Department as a janitor, would the fact that he had 35 years of service qualify him to become Sheriff? In doing so, Ed has made our world a better place. Cyndie Fajardo has … While I have always liked Ed as a person, I believe his becoming Sheriff is both good and bad. Chapter II: 25 years in public service as a Pierce County Deputy Sheriff between the ages of 45 and 70. He’s inclusive and brings everyone to the table to solve community safety issues.”. Ed Troyer was notorious for failing to return phone calls to me, members of the press, and Pierce County citizens. My problem is while it is true I know Ed, it is not true that I trust Ed to be able to fulfill the Sheriff’s responsibilities. Troyer started his career with the Sheriff’s Department when he was 22, working graveyard patrol in Lakewood, University Place and the Key Peninsula. The views expressed in this article are the writer’s own. Ed has more law enforcement experience than my hypothetical janitor example, but he is not even close to having enough experience either as a street cop or a department administrator to become Sheriff. 2 Candidate In his professional capacity, Ed coordinates closely with our police department. Sheriff Paul Pastor, Pierce County’s longest serving sheriff, will retire at the end of the year after 19 years at the helm of the 800-member department. Yet, think about it. Endorsements for an Emergency Response System that complies with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Guidelines found in Public Law 27 ... Executive Director of Indiana's Sheriff's Association * Sheriff Tim Troyer, Indiana Sheriff's Association I would try to be honest and direct, but kind. Ed’s continued failure showed a substantial inability to delegate. Ed Troyer, longtime spokesman for the sheriff’s office. That is not the case for anyone still actively employed with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. He then asks for my frank opinion. “I’m not really interested in politics, but to be sheriff, I have to run,” Troyer said. On the personal level, Ed has been a … Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Oklahoma announcer who hurled racist insults at a high school basketball team has issued an apology, Water crisis hobbles Jackson, Miss., for weeks. Ed Troyer 64%, Cyndie Fajardo 33%. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. 1/2 I embrace that decision, but do not let the detective rank fool you. Without a doubt the most controversial and tragic celebrity endorsement on this list. Current Position: Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy – Detective & Media Relations, Executive Director at Crime Stoppers of Tacoma-Pierce County. While it's too late in the election cycle for Bridges to obtain endorsements, she is likely a much better choice than the current candidates. “This is all I want to do. Joe’s life is divided into 3 chapters. Previous Endorsement Committee Reports Endorsement Committee Report - June 10, 2020 Endorsement Committee Report - May 12, 2020 Early Endorsement Recommendations Troyer says now is the time to re-establish the role of the sheriff’s department. Ed agreed cards were a good idea and promised to order them. Mickey Mouse! I wanted to use the cards as a tool to support my position as a segment host for Ed’s TV program known as The Sheriff’s Report. “Mark keeps our community safe. To me, his failure to act and fulfill such an easy and tiny promise showed weak leadership skills. Box 39099 Recently, Ed Troyer announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Pierce County. In what has been likened to a bizarre fever dream by critics, the late Verne Troyer was ceremonially crowned ‘The Boss’ of BGO in a memorable British TV ad back in 2014. “I have spent nearly 36 years of my life in law enforcement and have worked my way through the ranks and divisions of this department. FACE & NAME RECOGNITION FAILURE:Ed has built a strong face and name recognition profile. One another candidate, Darin Harris, has expressed interest in the position. Years of service does not guarantee an individual is qualified to be Sheriff. He was set to leave in April but opted to remain “for the foreseeable future” to keep continuity within the department due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Detective Ed Troyer, spokesman for the Sheriff’s Department, carried nearly 53 percent of the Aug. 4 primary vote, according to Friday’s vote totals. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I worked with Ed Troyer at the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department for over 20 years. The Suburban Times Hello, I'm Ed Troyer. I would share the following tough talk with Ed. He acknowledges that supporters of defunding law enforcement have legitimate concerns about the outsized role officers now hold. As if the state Employment Security Department didn’t already have enough on its plate dealing with the more than one million unemployment claims since the coronavirus hit, now it is being forced to tackle an outbreak of fraudulent claims made through identity theft. Frequently callers vehemently protested being sent to his voicemail. FAILURE TO DELEGATE:After many failures to keep his promise, I volunteered, “Hey, Ed, you are a busy guy. Ed Troyer. More importantly, Ed Troyer for Sheriff is a bad idea for the citizens of Pierce County. Party: Nonpartisan. On his 35th anniversary as a law enforcement officer, Ed Troyer declared his desire to be Pierce County’s top cop. Website: https://www.edtroyer.com/. Lakewood, WA 98496, Stephen Neufeld, Marketing Executive I am retired, which gives me full freedom of speech. Name: Ed Troyer. Citizens expect the Sheriff’s Department to perform it’s duties and functions in an organized and high-caliber level to support its mission to Protect and Serve. Dr. Troyer has played a key role in Ohio's teacher education and licensure standards. Troyer, 57, sheriff’s spokesman for 19 years, put together an exploratory committee in March but officially declared his candidacy for sheriff Tuesday. Running for: Pierce County Sheriff. Paul Pastor, the former sheriff, endorsed department spokesman Ed Troyer while the Deputy Sheriff’s Independent Guild backed Lt. Cyndie Fajardo. “Mark stands tall as our Prosecutor. I was born in Tacoma and have been a life-long resident of Pierce County. Ed Troyer. In his professional capacity, Ed coordinates closely with our police department. Although he has no law enforcement experience, he has said his experience with budgets and leading large organizations put him in a good position to take over the Sheriff’s Department. I was raised by a single mother and have been working since I was 15. He says he's "shocked and surprised," given all that's gone on since his campaign started. Decades ago, I predicted Ed would use his TV face and name recognition to leverage himself into becoming our Pierce County Sheriff. The following candidates for State Legislature were endorsed by their Legislative District Organizations. Mello's excellent track record on the Tacoma City Council and strong support from our Progressive Voters Guide partners make him … He’s tested, trusted, and tough. Everyone likes Ed Troyer, just like he is family. When I was 22 years old, I applied for my dream job as a Deputy Sheriff. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Council endorses Ed Troyer for sheriff The Puyallup Tribal Council is pleased to announce its strong support and endorsement of Ed Troyer for Pierce County sheriff. Imagine Ed invited me to coffee to inform me he was thinking of running for Sheriff. You trust me. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Verne Troyer – BGO Casino. Detective Ed Troyer is running for Pierce County Sheriff.
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