08/02/2026
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF ATLANTIC COUNTY:
When I say “Promises Made, Promises Kept”. That isn’t just a campaign slogan—it’s my record.
My opponent constantly criticizes me for “working too hard”, not taking vacations and spending too much time on the job. I make no apologies for that. I made a promise to the people of Atlantic County that I would work tirelessly to protect our communities, and I keep that promise every single day.
While others may choose to highlight certificates on the wall or talk about time spent in classrooms discussing hypothetical scenarios, I chose to spend my career where it matters most—on the streets, serving and protecting the people of Atlantic County.
Leadership in law enforcement should be measured by actions, not publicly patting yourself on the back or pomposity self-promoting the certificates on your wall. A person’s reputation should reflect their education, experience, and character. When your work speaks for itself, there is little need to constantly remind people of your credentials. Working people understand that.
In the end, the people deserve leaders who don’t just talk about public service—they live it.
—— Atlantic County Sheriff
Joseph “Tokyo” O’Donoghue
