Primary countdown: Glenn Millsaps, Pinal County Sheriff

The primary election is Aug. 28 and early balloting is underway. Between now and Aug. 20, InMaricopa.com will publish two to three Q & As at a time done with candidates in primary races.

Today: Glenn Millsaps, Democratic candidate for Pinal County Sheriff. He is running against Kevin Taylor. To see the two Democratic candidates, and the GOP candidates, in a July 21 candidates’ forum click here and here.

Name:  Glenn Millsaps          
Age:  38
Occupation:  Law enforcement
Residence: Coolidge
Family:  Married to Destiny Millsaps; five children.
Education:  Ph.D. studies in management and organizational leadership; master’s in business administration; bachelor’s in criminal justice administration; U.S. Marine education training and courses.
Hobbies:  Running, lifting weights, boxing, watching Western movies and TV shows
Favorite quote:  “Know yourself; know your job; know your people.”  — Marine Leadership Philosophy
Heart’s desire:  See justice.
Political experience: None, I am not a politician, but a public servant running for office.
 
Why are you running?

I will bring strong leadership, innovation, and best practices to this office and to serve and protect the citizens of the county.

What is your biggest election challenge?

I have education and experience to do the job.  Let me do the work. 

Why should Maricopans vote for you?

We share values and beliefs.

Who are you voting for president?

President Obama

How would you deal with SB 1070?

I will deal with it the way the courts tell me to.

What is the biggest challenge facing the sheriff’s office? And, what would you do about it?

Accountability is the system of internal and external checks and balances that ensures the PCSO do their duties and held responsible if they don't.  I will be ending the “good ‘ole boy system.”