Champaign Co. Sheriff announces candidacy for third term
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URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman has declared his candidacy for a third term as the leading law enforcement officer in the county.

Heuerman announced his candidacy in a news release on Wednesday. He was first elected Sheriff in 2018 and was reelected in 2022.

“Success in the role of Sheriff requires forging partnerships with community stakeholders so that we can make a tangible difference in our community. It means setting aside divisive politics to serve all members of our community as effectively as possible. I believe my tenure as Sheriff has demonstrated my capacity to do this,” Heuerman stated in his announcement. “I am eager to build on these relationships in the coming years to better address the challenges still facing Champaign County and maintain the progress we have achieved.”

In his announcement, Heuerman highlighted his previous community involvement, which includes partnerships with the Champaign County Farm Bureau, Champaign County Community Coalition, and Eastern Illinois Foodbank. He also participated as a board member for the Champaign Rotary Club and the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association.

Heuerman also highlighted accomplishments and successes that include navigating the county through COVID-19, the implementation of the SAFE-T Act, modernization projects at the Sheriff’s Office headquarters and the Champaign County Jail and enhancing the use of technology for operations.

More information about Heuerman can be found on his campaign website.

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