May 31, 2018 – Hello. I’m John Foster and I’m running for Sheriff. I’ve been asked to write something that explains why I’m the best candidate in this race. Here goes. I have what it takes to keep Nevada County safe and transform the Sheriff’s Office into a respected organization where deputies are accessible and […]
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Former Nevada County Sheriff Troy Arbaugh endorses John Foster
May 10, 2018 – The Foster for Sheriff campaign is pleased to announce the endorsement of former Nevada County Sheriff Troy Arbaugh. Arbaugh, who served as Nevada County Sheriff from 1995-1999, feels John Foster has the experience to lead the Sheriff’s Office into the 21st century. “John Foster has the experience of leading an entire […]
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Local and State Police Chiefs Endorse John Foster for Sheriff
April 16, 2018 – John Foster has announced that former Nevada City Police Chiefs Lou Travato, Jim Wickham, and Tim Foley have each endorsed Foster for Nevada County Sheriff. They join all four former Truckee Police Chiefs, Dan Boon, Scott Berry, Nicholas Sensley and Adam McGill, in endorsing Foster. The seven local leaders in law […]
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Current and recent District 5 Supervisors endorse John Foster for Sheriff
April 11, 2018 – The Foster for Sheriff 2018 Campaign is pleased to announce the endorsements of Nevada County Supervisor Richard Anderson (2013-2020), former Supervisor Ted Owens (2015-2012) and former Supervisor Barbara Green (2001-2004). Anderson, who has served as Supervisor of District 5 for the past five years, stated, “I am endorsing John Foster for […]
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Local law enforcement leader joins John Foster transition team
February 17, 2018 – John Foster, candidate for Nevada County Sheriff, has announced that Scott Berry has joined the Foster Transition Team. Berry began his career with the Petaluma Police before joining the Yuba City Police Department where he served for 22 years. Berry was involved with the development of SWAT teams in both agencies. […]
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John Foster taps law enforcement veteran for transition team
February 10, 2018 – John Foster, candidate for Nevada County Sheriff, has announced that Michael Gomez has joined the Foster Transition Team. A ten-year resident of Nevada County, Gomez brings an impressive background in law enforcement and public policy to the Foster team. Michael Gomez was Bureau Chief of the California Department of Justice, Commission […]
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Former Grass Valley Police Chief John Foster announces candidacy for Nevada County Sheriff
Nevada City, CA December 7, 2016 – John Foster, Grass Valley Police Chief from 1998 through 2015, today announced his candidacy for Nevada County Sheriff. The Sheriff race will be on the June 2018 ballot. “I have served the citizens of Grass Valley for over 17 years as Chief of Police. During my tenure, I […]