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Mark Anderson Announces Re-Election as Sheriff of Windham County

WINDHAM COUNTY, VT. - Sheriff Mark R. Anderson has announced his candidacy for re-election as Sheriff of Windham County. Sheriff Anderson has served the county for twenty-two years, beginning as a deputy in 2004 before taking the role of Sheriff in July 2019.

When asked about his intentions for running for re-election, Sheriff Anderson stated: "My motivations for seeking re-election are simple: Vermonters want to feel safe at home, school, and work. They want to be able to afford to live and work here. And they want to be able to access our communities, resources, and services. If re-elected, those who know me well will know I'm happy to help."

During his tenure, Sheriff Anderson has built a record of practical innovation and regional collaboration. Seeking greater community input, he established the Windham County Sheriff’s Advisory. His office developed a Regional Animal Control Officer program to aid municipalities and help animals who were abused or neglected. He also piloted intermunicipal cooperative policing agreements serving the towns of Putney, Westminster, Jamaica, and Londonderry. His office deployed the first all-electric law enforcement vehicle in the State of Vermont. He later secured grant funding to improve housing across the county. Most recently, Sheriff Anderson turned his focus to the challenge many rural Vermont communities face amid statewide staffing shortages, catch-and-release policies, and increased public safety risks.

Sheriff Anderson's most recent legislative achievement underscores his commitment to improving public safety access throughout the region. Sheriff Anderson described the project in his own words: "I created a Windham County Regional Policing Pilot program, which sets out a path to improve access to law enforcement services in towns that don't have a police department in a way towns can afford. My proposal was passed by the General Assembly this month and signed into law by the Governor just last week."

Beyond his law enforcement duties, Sheriff Anderson is an active volunteer. He has served on numerous nonprofit boards and organizations, such as West River Valley Thrives, INSPIRE School for Autism, Windham County Safe Place, the Vermont Sheriff's Association, the Vermont Criminal Justice Council, the Gateway Foundation, the Valcour Governance Board, and the FBI Advisory Policy Board.

Mark Anderson Announces Re-Election as Sheriff of Windham County

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