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Updated: 6:39 PM Jan 22, 2009
Race for Sheriff in Charlottesville Begins
Albemarle County Police Officer James Brown has announced his candidacy for Charlottesville Sheriff. His announcement comes just one day after current Sheriff Cornelia Johnson said she would not seek another term.
Posted: 5:13 PM Jan 22, 2009 |
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January 22, 2009
One day after Charlottesville's Sheriff announced she would not seek another term, the race for her position has started.
Thursday, James E. Brown announced his candidacy. Brown is currently an Albemarle County Police Officer.
He said his experience and education in law enforcement makes him the right person for the job and he hopes to step up the Sheriff's role in the community.
Cornelia Johnson has been Charlotettesville's Sheriff since 1998. Voters will decide who fills her seat in November.
On Friday, Michael Baird, Charlottesville's Chief Deputy Sheriff, is expected to announce his candidacy.
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