Ken and I lost our spouses in 2013. We met in late 2014 and were married in 2015. I was not sure how we were going to work as a couple in the beginning because I saw a man with a 
strong personality and, having a strong personality myself, I thought this could be very interesting. And
 I was right.

I have learned more about the Constitution than I ever learned in school. Ken honestly believes in the 
Constitution and that every citizen has their constitutional rights, not just when it is convenient but all
 the time for every citizen of our great country.

I learned how kind and giving Ken was and how he cares deeply about the residents of Morrow County
 early in our marriage. He will take a phone call in the middle of dinner from a concerned resident and 
will stay on the phone as long as necessary to complete the conversation and hopefully resolve the
 areas of concern. You cannot imagine how many times I have had to warm up his meal.

He is a Christian man and believes strongly he would not be here today without the help of our Lord.

He is a family man. Family means the world to him. He is a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
 My son and grandkids think the world of him.

Ken is proud to be your sheriff because that puts him in a position to help all the residents of Morrow
 County and be someone who is available and accessible for those who seek help from him or the
 sheriff’s office. His long law enforcement career has provided him a wealth of information and
 experience to make good and fair decisions for the people in Morrow County.

God, family and the Constitution are my favorite words to describe Kenneth Matlack, my husband.

Shirley J. Matlack

Irrigon

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