Supporters
Spokane County Deputy Sheriffs Association
Spokane Police Guild
Ozzie Knezovich – Spokane County Sheriff
Mary Kuney – Spokane County Commissioner
Michael Cathcart – Spokane City Councilmember
Tim Fitzgerald – Spokane County Clerk
Al French – Spokane County Commissioner
Michael Baumgartner – Spokane County Treasurer & Former State Senator
Josh Kerns – Spokane County Commissioner
Tom Konis – Spokane County Assessor
Bob McCaslin – State Representative
Mike Volz – State Representative
Andy Billig – State Senator
Tim Verzal – Deer Park Mayor
Pam Haley – Spokane Valley Mayor
Brandi Peetz – Spokane Valley City Councilmember
Tim Hattenburg – Spokane Valley City Councilmember
Michael Cannon – Mead School Boardmember
Greg Lance – Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
Bradley Humphrey – Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
John Hilderbrand – Asotin County Sheriff
Tom Croskrey – Benton County Sheriff
Brian Burnett – Chelan County Sheriff
Bill Benedict – Clallam County Sheriff
Chuck Atkins – Clark County Sheriff
Joe Helm – Columbia County Sheriff
Kevin Morris – Douglas County Sheriff
Tyler Caille – Douglas County Undersheriff
Ray Maycumber – Ferry County Sheriff
Jim Raymond – Franklin County Sheriff
Drew Hyer– Garfield County Sheriff
Tom Jones – Grant County Sheriff
Rick Scott – Grays Harbor County Sheriff
Andy Pernsteiner – Jefferson County Undersheriff
Clay Myers – Kittitas County Sheriff
Robert Songer – Klickitat County Sheriff
Tim Neher – Klickitat County Undersheriff
Wes Rethwill – Lewis County Undersheriff
Travis Adams – Mason County Undersheriff
Casey Salisbury – Mason County Sheriff
Ryan Spurling – Mason County Chief
Robin Souvenir – Pacific County Sheriff
Glenn Blakeslee – Pend Oreille County Sheriff
Ronald Krebs – San Juan County Sheriff
Adam Fortney – Snohomish County Sheriff
Brad Manke – Stevens County Sheriff
John Snaza – Thurston County Sheriff
Mark Howie – Wahkiakum County Sheriff
Mark Crider – Walla Walla Sheriff
Bill Elfo – Whatcom County Sheriff
Robert Udell – Yakima County Sheriff
Wally Loucks – Retired Deputy Sheriff
Joseph Kuhlman – The Kuhlman Law Office PLLC
Patrick DeVries – DeVries Business Services
Rick VanLeuven – Retired Spokane County Sheriff's Office Undersheriff & Spokane Valley Police Chief
Dale Davis – Retired
Zachariah Martinez – Safety Specialist
Mike Aubrey – Retired Spokane County Undersheriff
Michael Kittilstved – Spokane County Undersheriff
What People Are Saying
“I have known and worked with John for the past 24 years. He has been a member of my Command Team for the past 7 years. John understands that the position of Sheriff works for and is accountable to the People of Spokane County. He is community-focused and has the skills to lead the Sheriff’s Office into the future. He will keep our community safe and I look forward to watching him take the Sheriff’s Office to new levels.”
– Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich
“I have worked with John since 1998. He has always had a love for his community and a passion for law enforcement. John truly is the right person for the job as we enter a new era of law enforcement. He has the leadership experience we need right now. Please join me in endorsing John to become the next Spokane County Sheriff!“
– Greg Lance, Spokane County
“I have worked with John and witnessed his outstanding leadership abilities within the Sheriff’s Office. I know that he is committed to keeping our community safe. Join me in supporting John Nowels for Spokane County Sheriff.”
– Spokane County Commissioner Mary Kuney
“The role of Sheriff for Spokane County is a very complex and demanding position. It requires essential training, education, and experience as an executive level manager who knows how to build community trust through collaborative relationships that serve all members of our community. I have worked with John Nowels for over 20 years within the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. John clearly has the right training, education, and experience to lead the Spokane County Sheriff's Office with the skills to make critical public safety decisions to instill public trust and accountability through effective community service. John has both the ability and compassion to be our next Spokane County Sheriff.”
– Rick VanLeuven (Retired) Spokane County Sheriff's Office Undersheriff / Spokane Valley Police Chief
“It is my honor to recommend John Nowels for Spokane County Sheriff. He has the experience to bring our community through these challenging times. He is a life long learner who has a passion for keeping citizens safe and will work diligently to work through the new laws to bring increased peace to our area. A vote for John Nowels is a vote to bring law enforcement together with community engagement to build relationships.”
– Spokane Valley Mayor Pam Haley
“I’ve worked with John in various assignments for over 20 years including his time as Undersheriff. He is committed to the safety of our citizens while also being transparent, accountable and open to dialogue from stakeholders outside as well as all ranks within our agency.
John has prepared himself more than anyone I’ve worked with for the job of running the Sheriff’s Office and is coming in Day 1 with the tools to keep us a premiere law enforcement agency while also looking at continued improvements. These include an effective use of technology and staffing deployments to increase our Community Oriented Policing efforts.
We have really turned up our efforts to retain and recruit qualified staff over the past two years and have many more ideas we are working on as flexibility and adjustments are critical. That knowledge comes from time in the seat , collaborating with your staff and having many strategy sessions. I have confidence in John’s ability to lead during difficult times and I sincerely believe this County would be moving forward in the right direction with John. I’m proud to work with him daily and appreciate his hard work and dedication.”
– Michael Kittilstved, Spokane County Undersheriff
“I am voting for John because I am convinced by my past experiences he will:
Always be there and do his very best for the ladies and gentlemen working for the Sheriff’s Office.
Hold himself and everyone else under his employ accountable to maintain public trust in the agency.
Follow through and implement the internal and operational changes he has mentioned to improve services, relationships, public safety, and the agency’s universal effectiveness going into the future.
I truly believe John has the character, skillset, knowledge, and perspective to be the next Sheriff in Spokane County.”
– Wally Loucks, Deputy Sheriff, Retired
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Volunteer Experience
Board Member - Washington State Children’s Justice Task Force
Board Member - Spokane County Regional Behavioral Health Advisory Board
Board Member - The Salvation Army Advisory Board
Board Member - Partners with Families and Children