Mike DeJong’s Vision and Priorities
“The sheriff’s job isn’t just enforcing laws. It’s leading people, building trust, developing deputies, and ensuring every resident receives professional, respectful service.”
- Mike DeJong
My values and priorities as Jackson County Sheriff will be:
Recruitment and retention of deputies and corrections staff
School safety partnerships
Rural crime prevention
Drug education and prevention
Mental health response resources
Transparency and communication with citizens
Fiscal responsibility