ENDORSEMENTS
Sen. Ben Hansen
“I have known Kevin Willis for many years and am proud to endorse him for Washington County Sheriff. Kevin is an honest man of unwavering integrity, with a deep commitment to upholding the Constitution and protecting the fundamental rights of every citizen in our community. His extensive experience in law enforcement, combined with his principled leadership and dedication to serving the people rather than political agendas, make him the right choice to lead our Sheriff’s Office. I have served with him on the Blair City Council and worked with him to introduce and pass the Stolen Valor law in Nebraska, protecting the honor and service of our military veterans. Kevin will enforce the law fairly, respect our freedoms, and keep Washington County safe for all. I wholeheartedly support Kevin Willis for Sheriff and encourage my fellow residents to join me in voting for him.”
Ben Hansen
Nebraska State Senator District 16
"Kevin has been and currently is a trusted confidant of mine, very experienced law enforcement officer at multiple levels, trustworthy, well respected by his peers and dedicated to the service of others. All of which make Kevin Willis an excellent choice for the Sheriff of Washington County."
Joseph Lager
Former chief, Blair Police
“My name is Chuck Smith, and I work in Louisiana as a sworn law enforcement officer and member of the Violent Crime Unit in Baton Rouge. Additionally, I serve as Commander of Disaster Mortuary Response Team (DMORT) for Region VI, a Federal Response Unit of the Department of Health and Human Services. I have known Kevin Willis through our common leadership roles in DMORT. I know Kevin to be an incredibly dedicated public servant. In our leadership positions we are tasked with managing a team of employees and advocating for those employees to our Headquarters Division. Kevin has always exhibited a moral compass that has been directed first toward mission success closely followed by taking care of those who he is directed to oversee. It has been said that the measure of a man is what he does when no one is watching. I can honestly say that I have had this opportunity to observe Kevin’s decisions when he is alone and will say without hesitation that Kevin will always do the right thing. My only regret is that I am a resident of Baton Rouge and do not have the ability to vote for Kevin Willis. Your county cannot go wrong in electing Kevin Willis as your Sheriff.”
Chuck Smith
Commander, Disaster Mortuary Response Team (DMORT) for Region VI
"My name is Wayne Flora, and I have been involved in Washington County law enforcement since 1976. I am writing to offer my personal endorsement of Kevin Willis for Washington County Sheriff in the upcoming May election.
During my tenure as Sheriff, I had the opportunity to hire Kevin Willis as a road patrol deputy in 1992. Over the course of his career with the Sheriff’s Department, Kevin served in a variety of roles, demonstrating strong leadership, integrity, and dedication to public service. He possesses extensive experience and a deep understanding of both law enforcement operations and administrative responsibilities.
Based on my professional experience working with Kevin and my confidence in his abilities, I am proud to endorse and support Kevin Willis for Washington County Sheriff."
Wayne Flora
Current deputy and former Washington County Sheriff
