Office Sought: Muscatine County Sheriff
Political Party: Republican
Candidate email address: [email protected]
Candidate website: [email protected]
Campaign Committee: Friends of Quinn Riess for Sheriff
Educational Background
| Name | City | State | Years | Diploma/Degree Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg High School | Williamsburg | IA | 1995 | High School Diploma |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa | IA | 2 | Associates of Criminal Justice |
| Instructor Certifications – firearms, taser, OC (chemical agents), ASP Baton, advanced open water/search and rescue diver certifications, leadership/management courses provided by FBI-LEEDA, and FBI Academy Associates, thousands of hours of training through professional development coursework over the last 24 years. |
Employment History
| Employer | Job Title | Start Date | End Date | Brief Job Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marango Police Department | 1996 | 1999 | ||
| Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office | Captain | January 1999 | Current | Commander of K-9 division, commander of investigations division, commander of water rescue and recovery, assistant commander of the Special Operations Response Team, evidence control, assists in department policy, assists in department budgetary matters, numerous community outreach programs |
Endorsements Received
| Organization | Date | Contact Name | Contact Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatine County Sheriff CJ Ryan | |||
| Iowa County Sheriff – Rob Rotter | |||
| Muscatine County Chief Deputy – Ardyth Slight | |||
| Muscatine County Sheriff – Captain Jeff Mullen | |||
| Retired Muscatine Police Department Lieutenant – Kevin Sink | |||
| Muscatine County Sheriff (Ret) – Dave White | |||
| Muscatine County Attorney -Jim Berry | |||
| Senator – Mark Lofgren | |||
| Mark Cisneros | |||
| Muscatine County Supervisor -Nathan Mather | |||
| Muscatine County Supervisor – Scott Sauer | |||
| Tim Goodwin | |||
| Tibe Vander Linden | |||
| Past Muscatine County Attorney Alan Ostergren | |||
| Tom Meeker | |||
| Lt. Greg Bock of the Salvation Army | |||
| Stephanie Aguero-Miller DPT |
Why are you running for election?
I am running for election because I have worked my entire career preparing for the role of Muscatine County Sheriff. I have been at the Sheriff’s office since 1999 where I started at the bottom as a deputy. Under multiple administrations, both democrat and republican, I have received numerous promotions and special assignments. Most recently, since being promoted to the rank of Captain, I have taken on regular administrative duties which have further qualified me to serve in the role of Sheriff. My family and I have sacrificed much to get me to this point. I have the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to fill this role.
What are the 3 most important issues facing your office over the next term?
| Issue | Why is this important? | How will you address this issue? |
|---|---|---|
| Training, communication, and fiscal responsibility. | Training – ensures both officer and community safety. Effective communication builds trust and rapport across all divisions. Fiscal responsibility – elected official are obligated to manage tax dollars responsibly. | Training – regular and consistent in-house and outsourced training for all staff. Communication – regularly scheduled staff and supervisory meetings across all divisions. Fiscal responsibility – working closely with the board of supervisors while weighing the wants and needs of the office carefully |
What are the 3 most important issues facing Muscatine County over the next term?
| Issue | Why is this important? | How will you address this issue? (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| Civil unrest in surrounding areas. Substance abuse and trafficking. Mental health issues. | Civil unrest – citizens are concerned about the safety and security of their neighborhoods and homes. Substance abuse and trafficking – ongoing issue that is the root source of many other types of crimes. Mental health issues – affects quality of life for citizens of the county | Civil unrest – meeting with community organizations to find common ground. Substance abuse and trafficking – training uniformed patrol and maintaining a viable drug task force, Mental health – proper training and education of staff and continuous support of mental health entities in the county |
What is the most important thing you would like voters to know about you that they may not?
I have the experience necessary to fill the role of Muscatine County Sheriff. My time spent serving in nearly every facet of the Sheriff’s Office makes me uniquely qualified. I have the trust and support of both present and past administrations as well as past and present co-workers. I realize the weight of this position and have worked tirelessly throughout my career to ensure that I am prepared to take on this role.
