This week, the "Wayne Ivey for Sheriff Campaign Team" announced that Brevard County Sheriff Jack Parker endorsed former Resident Agent in Charge Wayne Ivey from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in his candidacy for Brevard County Sheriff.
“Wayne Ivey is an outstanding law enforcement officer who has made a real difference in Brevard County and the State of Florida. Wayne's 30 plus years of law enforcement and leadership experience, coupled with a devout passion to help, is absolutely essential to address today’s complex public safety challenges," Sheriff Jack Parker said. "Wayne has played a critical role in creating and implementing innovative partnerships like the GAMEOVER® Task Force and has focused on removing violent criminals from our communities and protecting our children. He is also nationally recognized for his leadership, knowledge and investigative efforts as related to Identity Theft and Fraud, which will be a very important asset for the next Sheriff as financially related crimes are one of our nation’s most pervasive problems. Wayne is deeply invested in every aspect of our community and continues to serve on many non-profit boards in an effort to assist at-risk children and others in need of help. When I look at every major quality a person needs to possess to be an excellent Sheriff, Wayne has them all. I have every confidence that Wayne Ivey will be an excellent Sheriff and will continue to build on the successes of our strong Sheriff’s Office. Please join me and my family in supporting Wayne Ivey and let’s work to make him Brevard County’s next Sheriff."
"I am truly honored to have received the endorsement of Brevard County Sheriff Jack Parker. Sheriff Parker is an outstanding and accomplished law enforcement leader who has served and protected Brevard County in an exemplary manner," replied Wayne Ivey. "As the current Sheriff, he knows firsthand the personal and leadership qualities needed to excel as our county's Sheriff; and his support and personal endorsement means a great deal to me and my family. I wish Sheriff Parker the absolute best in his all of his future endeavors!"
Wayne Ivey has previously received the endorsement of hundreds of Community Leaders and Brevard County Law Enforcement Officers, to include Florida Agricultural Commissioner Adam Putnam, FDLE Commissioner Tim Moore (ret.), Florida House Representative Steve Crisafulli, Colonel Danny McKnight USA (ret.), former Sheriff's candidate and BCSO Sergeant Gary Harrell and the strong support of current and former Brevard County Chiefs of Police. To view all of the endorsements, visit the endorsement page at ElectWayneIvey.com.
What a Joke! Like this is new news, Jack Parker endorsed Ivey along time ago. It is obvious that Ivey just wants more picture time and to let all the voters know that Jack backs him, well duh!
ReplyDeleteOf course Sheriff Parker endorsed Wayne Ivey! He was his campaign manager in the last election. I thought this was already established a while ago, but I forgot how much a camera hog Mr. Ivey is. The Sheriff's office doesn't need a politician for Sheriff but a leader and someone who knows the ins and outs of the department!
ReplyDeleteOf course the last person Jack Parker endorsed was Rick Scott, how is that working out for you?
ReplyDeleteVery True!
DeleteOh wow, here we go again with the ridiculous, childish comments.
ReplyDeleteWhether it's been known or not, doesn't dismiss the fact that any endorsement from Sheriff Parker is nothing short of an honor. I'm confident that Sheriff Parker would not offer such support to Wayne Ivey if he was not capable, deserving, or competent to assume the position. There's no doubt in my mind, that if the other Republican candidate had received this wonderful endorsement, they too would proudly be making it known to the voters in Brevard County. Thanks to Sheriff Parker for all his years of service to our County, and for offering to us who he considers to be the best candidate to pick up where he left off.
ReplyDeleteSheriif Parker has done some good things for the agency, however this endorsement is simply a pay back (politics). Parker just wanted to do two terms to seal another retirement and Wayne Ivey was the one who assisted on Parker's last campaign. This I say is all fact. Just check into Ivey's credentials a little deeper and you can find the truth. This all is big money politics at it's best and Ivey's supervisory experience is that equal to a senior deputy. The problem here is no one is checking into the candidates deep enough because all the glitter on the outside is drawing attention away from the truth. knowing what I know I would vote for anyone but Ivey. You all will see!
DeleteThis is all just whiney class warfare.... Those who have put in thier dues are reaping the benefits of long, dedicated service and have played by the rules of a well-planned retirement program. Those who are not there yet are well on the way to tearing down the stairway to their own retirement. Those evil "double dippers" in the Drop Program are still public servants with a tremendous amount of experience. Many have earned, at their own expense, advanced degrees and additional job-specific training. They have put their OWN money into the Drop Program, with matching funds, which the State of Florida continues to profit from. The Drop Program only pays its "double dippers" 2.25% interest, well below what an individual could make investing that wisely with their own broker. The State takes everything OVER the 2.25% and nets a POSITIVE CASH FLOW FOR STATE OF FLORIDA. This keeps my own taxes lower!
DeleteIn your own future, I see the next younger generation grousing about your own social security benefits.... the money that you put in yourself and the government squandered. Then the shoe will be on the other foot. You may not like paying the retirement program now, but that was well earned by public servants. Don't punish the men and women who played by the rules. Don't vilify them for thier service. Get off your butt politically to reform the system BEHIND these retirees to phase out retirement programs over time, insted of ruining the lives of those who have dedicated their long careers to serving YOU. I frankly, don't want to see an 85 yr-old retired school principle, sheriff's secretary or judge mopping the school gym floor on his/her motorized wheelchair. Very cruel, hateful and short sighted of you!
We just need a Sheriff that will get rid of the bums, crackheads, pillheads, and raging alcoholics that plague the county. Also we need someone to weed out the illegal immigrants!!!
ReplyDeleteSheriff Parker is a man of the highest integrity and honesty! He CANNOT be purchaed at any price. If he thinks Wayne is the best man for the job, that's good enough for me. Please do not thrown stones on a man who has served Brevard with honor.
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