Tim Howard (sheriff)
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Tim Howard | |
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| Town Supervisor of Wales, New York | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Rickey A. Venditti |
| 53rd Sheriff of Erie County | |
| In office January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Gallivan |
| Succeeded by | John C. Garcia |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Children | 4 |
Timothy B. Howard was the Sheriff of Erie County, New York. He was Sheriff from 2005 to 2022, succeeding Patrick Gallivan, who was elected to the New York State Senate.[1] Howard currently serves as the Town Supervisor of Wales, New York, taking office in January 2022.
2013
Howard faced three candidates during the 2013 election. Howard himself received the Erie County Republican Party nomination and the Erie County Conservative Party nomination. Meanwhile, the two other candidates Richard "Dick" Dobson, Sr. and Bert Dunn both went to a Democratic Primary. Dobson came out as the primary's winner, becoming the Democratic nominee while Dunn stayed in the race by starting a political party to receive ballot access; the Erie County Law and Order Party.
2017
In 2017, Howard was reelected, narrowly defeating Democratic challenger Bernie Tolbert.[2]
2019
In 2019, Howard stated that the use of body cameras was against Christian principles, and that anyone who did not trust an officer at his word was equal to Thomas doubting Christ.[3]