Sunday, November 25, 2012
Russell retires from DuPage County Sheriff's Office. Next step is accreditation for the Kane County coroner's office.
- GOVERNMENT
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Sunday, November 25, 2012
Kane County Coroner-elect Rob Russell followed through on his first campaign promise—even before officially taking office. On Nov. 23, Russell retired as a sergeant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office to devote his full time and attention to his upcoming role as the next Kane County Coroner. When asked about his 20-year career with the Sheriff’s Office, Russell replied, “I have enjoyed my time there, and I will miss everyone. I have had the privilege of working for one of the most highly accredited law enforcement offices in the county. Doing so has prepared me well for my new role as coroner.” Russell plans to begin the accreditation process, which he says will help to professionalize the coroner’s office and restore credibility. “The…
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Rob Russell wins the race with 56 percent of the vote. Here are some quotes and a recap of other Kane County races.
Republican Rob Russell won a contentious race Tuesday for Kane County coroner, according to unofficial election results. With 291 precincts reporting, Russell captured about 56 percent of the total vote. His opponent, Democratic candidate Tao Martinez, came in with 43 percent. "I’m very happy, very humbled for this opportunity," Russell told Patch. "I look forward to serving the citizens of Kane County for the next four years." Martinez said the campaign, his first time running for public office, was a challenging one. He congratulated all of tonight's winners on both sides of the political spectrum. "I have no regrets in how I ran my campaign," Martinez said. "I tried to set an example. I was not your typical candidate. Everyone noticed …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
He says there is only one choice on Nov. 6.
- OPINION
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
To the voters of Kane County: As the November 6th general election nears, you will have the opportunity to choose your coroner. The voters of Kane county have two choices: Rob Russell or Tao Martinez. Let’s examine the record of the two candidates: *Only One has investigated complicated deaths. *Only One will implement the “Team Approach” to death investigation securing the respect and cooperation of local, state, and national agencies involved in the investigation of deaths. *Only One understands that the office of coroner is an investigative/administrative position. *Only One understands and has the knowledge of the budget process. *Only One has committed to be a full-time professional coroner. Both candidates deserve your consideration…
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Russell emphasizes his law-enforcement experience.
- ELECTIONS
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Rob Russell will announce Wednesday that he's seeking the Republican nomination for Kane County coroner. He'll make the announcement at a press conference at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, in the downstairs Community Room at the PNC Bank, 2600 East Main St., St. Charles. Russell brings almost 20 years of law enforcement experience to the office of coroner, according to a press release. His police background is on the county-government level and includes crime-scene investigation, death investigation, patrol, emergency disaster deployment, corrections, court security and community policing. Russell has a master's degree in political and justice studies and a bachelor's degree in sociology with an emphasis in criminology. Russell resides South …
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Kelly
9:20 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Yea where is your info coming from Romney won Kane county. more ›