Sheriff Joseph “Joe” Baron was appointed to the role in 2017 after the previous sheriff abruptly resigned. He was elected to the job in a special election later that year, and was re-elected in 2021. The Democratic candidate is running unopposed this year.
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Joseph Baron
Age: 61
Employment: Norfolk Sheriff
Education: Masters in public administration, Troy University
Military Service: Navy
Party affiliation: Democrat
Website: joebaronforsheriff.com
How closely will you cooperate with the U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in enforcing federal immigration law?
I will strictly follow what the law requires of a sheriff.
What will you do to reduce staffing shortages at your local jail, both now and in the future?
Continue to build the moral of our staff through leadership training, acknowledging good work, ensuring fair accountability, continue to fight for better pay and creating a working environment of trust and cooperation. This approach has effectively reduced our staffing shortages.