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Candidates on the issues: Spokane County sheriff
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Does Spokane need a new jail?
- Michael Zollars Yes.
- John Nowels Yes.
- Wade Nelson Yes.
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Should the sheriff's office implement an ombudsman?
- Michael Zollars Zollars believes the Citizen Advisory and Review Board is effective but would explore an ombudsman if it made more sense.
- John Nowels No.
- Wade Nelson Nelson believes the Citizen Advisory and Review Board is sufficient but would consider an ombudsman if it was more transparent.
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Should drug possession be criminalized?
- Michael Zollars Yes.
- John Nowels Yes.
- Wade Nelson Nelson believes "hard drugs" like heroin and methamphetamine should be criminalized.
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How would you address staffing shortages?
- Michael Zollars Zollars believes in recruiting locally.
- John Nowels Nowels believes its vacant positions will be filled in 18 months.
- Wade Nelson Nelson believes in recruiting locally and implementing programs at schools to draw interest from youth.
