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The three candidates vying for Ramsey County Sheriff in next month’s election have similar concerns.
Incumbent Steve Nelson says flooded roads and high water have posed headaches for his department.
“Getting where we need to go is often a problem,” he admits. “And the budget is a concern. It seems like everybody wants more and more with less and less.”
Nelson says the drug task force in Ramsey County faces some issues, but not overwhelming problems.
There has been a big influx of involvement in civil matters. He says his department served papers on 200-300 people in recent weeks over matters related to finances.
Back taxes, property taxes and other taxes are a problem, he says.
While meth problems aren’t quite what they used to be, prescription drug problems are going up.
Chris Mathieson, a 73-year-old challenger and a former Devils Lake Police Chief, thinks visibility needs to be improved by the sheriff’s department.
“I think they need to get into these communities, be seen and respond in a logical manner,” Mathieson says.
“And they need to respond to complaints and problems.”
Mathieson, too, feels flooded roads continue to be a problem in the county.
Rob Hach, a detective for the police department, is the third challenger for the office.
He, too, feels high water and flooded roads pose a problem for the sheriff.
“Meth labs aren’t what they once were in the county, but marijuana use is still pretty high,” Hach says.
“Prescription drugs are one of the biggest things I’ve noticed.”
The three candidates vying for Ramsey County Sheriff in next month’s election have similar concerns.
Incumbent Steve Nelson says flooded roads and high water have posed headaches for his department.
“Getting where we need to go is often a problem,” he admits. “And the budget is a concern. It seems like everybody wants more and more with less and less.”
Nelson says the drug task force in Ramsey County faces some issues, but not overwhelming problems.
There has been a big influx of involvement in civil matters. He says his department served papers on 200-300 people in recent weeks over matters related to finances.
Back taxes, property taxes and other taxes are a problem, he says.
While meth problems aren’t quite what they used to be, prescription drug problems are going up.
Chris Mathieson, a 73-year-old challenger and a former Devils Lake Police Chief, thinks visibility needs to be improved by the sheriff’s department.
“I think they need to get into these communities, be seen and respond in a logical manner,” Mathieson says.
“And they need to respond to complaints and problems.”
Mathieson, too, feels flooded roads continue to be a problem in the county.
Rob Hach, a detective for the police department, is the third challenger for the office.
He, too, feels high water and flooded roads pose a problem for the sheriff.
“Meth labs aren’t what they once were in the county, but marijuana use is still pretty high,” Hach says.
“Prescription drugs are one of the biggest things I’ve noticed.”
