I’ve had the pleasure of working for Sheriff Kenneth W. Matlack since January
 2005, when he was elected sheriff of Morrow County.

Sheriff Matlack stated 
he would be a “working sheriff” and he continues to prove that daily. He 
responds to calls, backs up deputies and conducts traffic stops as
 needed, as well as all of the administrative duties that come with being the
 sheriff.

Sheriff Matlack has increased the capabilities of the sheriff’s office in many 
ways. He has expanded the patrol, communications and criminal divisions
 and established Morrow County’s own parole and probation division. Sheriff
 Matlack has increased the safety and security of our youths by implementing
 two school resource deputies and a K-9 program.

I believe Sheriff Matlack is
 doing an outstanding job as sheriff. He has made substantial changes that 
have benefited the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office and, more importantly, the 
residents of Morrow County.

With Sheriff Ken Matlack’s continued leadership, experience and knowledge,
 the residents of Morrow County will continue to receive the law enforcement
 services they want and deserve.

I fully support the reelection of Sheriff Kenneth W. Matlack in the 2020
 election. “Go The Extra Mile.”

Brian Snyder

Irrigon

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