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To the Citizens of Jackson Parish. Whether the tax millage up for renewal passes or fails, I will balance the Sheriff’s Office budget—PERIOD. Responsible leadership means living within our means, prioritizing public safety, and respecting the hard-earned dollars of our taxpayers. It’s time to trim the fat and start being responsible with taxpayer dollars.

I am making the following commitment to the people of Jackson Parish: I will be a FULL-TIME SHERIFF with an open door policy, and I will voluntarily accept only 50% of my legally qualifying salary for the remainder of my first term in office and continuing until the next term begins.

I will not accept any increase in salary unless and until the Sheriff’s Office is in a stronger financial position, with a balanced budget and sustainable operations, and only then with FULL TRANSPARENCY to the public.

In addition, I will insure only myself through the Sheriff’s Office health insurance plan and will not place my family on that insurance, further reducing costs to taxpayers. I challenge every opponent running for Sheriff to make these same commitments publicly—no exceptions, no excuses. If they won’t, Jackson Parish should question their priorities.

The days of elected officials using office for personal financial gain must end. Leadership starts at the top. I am ready to lead by example, restoring fiscal responsibility, accountability, and trust—without asking taxpayers to shoulder the cost.

— Jesse Magee, Candidate for Sheriff