Merithew for Sheriff

05/07/2022

Having a great time at The Florentine Player's 2022 Melodrama! Helping out in the concession stand and meeting people! The Melodrama runs tomorrow night, May 7th, and next week, May 12, 13 & 14. All showtimes at 7:00pm in The Florence City Hall, 2864 State St. And don't forget to vote for me on May 10th!

05/05/2022

Just a reminder that my birthday (fundraiser😁) party is only 2 days away! I hope to see many of you there!

Also, I've had a few inquiries concerning the photo of me at Greg Gonzalez's both at the Omaha Home Show that I thought I'd address here. Helping a Democrat isn't anti-conservative at all. I'm sure many of my fellow Republicans (including me) voted for Don Kleine when he was a Democrat. I support quality individuals, regardless of their party registration. Greg is a much better candidate than Aaron will ever be for a myriad of reasons. Having said that, Greg isn't a Republican or a conservative. I will have no issues pointing out the differences between Greg and I when we both win our primaries. Unlike the personal attacks Aaron and his cronies at the OPOA are making against me, I can point out differences between Greg's and my positions and philosophies without being rude or demeaning. I am in this to win and bring my vision of ethical, professional community policing to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

As far as endorsements, because I came into the race so late, Aaron had most Republican endorsements locked up. I would not ask nor expect any of them to change their endorsements once given. Having said that, only one of Aaron's endorsements came after I entered the race (OPOA) so not a single endorser of Aaron Hanson choose him over me. They simply didn't have me to consider when they made their endorsements. As far as conservative groups go, I don't know of any groups that have endorsed Aaron that did so after I entered the race, so same applies. The NRA doesn't endorse in local elections but I am confident I would win their endorsement over Aaron. The Nebraska Fi****ms Owners Association does not make endorsements but I am also confident I would win their endorsement if they made one.

I hope this answers many of the questions you, my fellow Republicans, may have and I hope to see many of you Saturday night!

05/04/2022

Found a better picture of the poster and the link to the actual forum! Check it out at https://fb.watch/cOyu77nSDf/

05/04/2022

I had a great time Monday nights at the Baptist Pastor's and Minister's Conference of Omaha "Meet the Sheriff Candidates Forum". It was the first forum or event where all 4 candidates had an opportunity to meet together and explain their positions. There were some telling instances, especially when Aaron Hanson revealed that he dropped out of college and does not have a degree. This is interesting as Aaron wants to lead the largest Sheriff's Department in Nebraska but hasn't cared enough to obtain the educational skills needed! At OPD, Aaron isn't eligible for any further promotions as he isn't qualified due to lack of a degree! In Lincoln, he wouldn't be eligible to be hired as a police officer as he doesn't possess a Bachelor's degree! It seems strange that Aaron expects the voters of Douglas County to vote for a candidate to run an entire Sheriff's Department that doesn't even meet the requirements to be a Lieutenant in the OPD! I not only possess a Bachelors Degree (BA - Hastings College) but am also the only candidate with a Doctorate Degree (JD - Creighton University School of Law). I also have the leadership experience at the highest levels of the Omaha Police Department and the upper echelons of the United States Army to effectively and professionally lead the Douglas County Sherriff's Department as your next Sheriff.

04/28/2022

Had a great interview last night with Patricia Harrold, President of the Nebraska Firearm Owners Association. As the only true and full supporter of the 2nd Amendment in this race, I encourage you to check it out! And join the NFOA! I did!

We invited candidates running for Congress, Governor, Nebraska State Legislature, City Councils, and County Sheriff to participate in our Online Townhall Ser...

04/28/2022

Please go to ActiVote at https://acti.vote/huFritDyvsQ78bXt8 and set George Merithew as your preferred candidate in the Douglas County Sheriff race and then share the lawn sign on your social media to help me get the attention my campaign deserves. The more people who see the lawn sign, the more votes I will get on election day!

Pick your preferred candidates for Douglas County Sheriff on May 10, 2022

04/28/2022

I am having a fundraiser and celebrating my birthday on Saturday, May 7! Come out to California Taco and join us!

04/24/2022

In 2017 when the Unicameral took up State Preemption of gun laws, the Omaha World Herald reported on Aaron Hanson's views on gun control:

Omaha Police Sgt. Aaron Hanson, testifying on behalf of the police union, said the ordinances give authorities another tool to combat gun violence. In addition to the registry, he said officers highly value a rule that prohibits people under 21 from possessing a handgun in Omaha. (State law sets the minimum age at 18.)

It’s one thing to allow a farmer to keep a loaded rifle in his pickup to shoot coyotes, but police don’t want to allow armed teenagers to legally cruise through Omaha, Hanson added.

“The transportation of a loaded handgun might not raise an eyebrow in Albion, Nebraska, which hasn’t experienced a homicide in almost 20 years,” Hanson said. “But it could raise a huge red flag for an Omaha police officer giving special attention to a west Omaha bar parking lot with a history of gang violence.”

It's hard to reconcile Aaron's position then and more recently on the Sen. Brewer Constitutional Carry bill, with a supporter of the 2nd Amendment.

Legislative Bill 68 has been identified as the top priority of fi****ms organizations and many gun owners, who say the assortment of regulations in Omaha and Lincoln are confusing and

04/24/2022

I've been pointing out that my Republican opponent, Aaron Hanson, is no friend of the 2nd Amendment. Neither is the Omaha Police Officers Association. Here is an article on their position that Omaha should be exempt from Constitutional Carry and keep gun registration requirements in Omaha.

Lincoln's current gun ordinances prohibit gun possession on city buses, in landfills and parks, and in city and county buildings.

04/21/2022

I participated in a the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha's Go Vote, Omaha! Candidate Forum for the Douglas County Sheriff's race. The forum is available on YouTube at the link below. I'm not sure why Aaron skipped out on this voter information forum. Could it be he is scared to explain his positions?

The League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha present a candidate forum for the office of Douglas County Sheriff. Our moderator is Karina Hernandez. Particip...

04/19/2022

Had a great time Saturday at the Black Police Officers Association Easter Bag Event! Helped hand out candy and interacted with a lot of great Omaha kids and their parents! It is always great to interact with the youth of Omaha (and give out some nice prizes like this bike!)! Thanks to my fellow BPOA members and all the kids who came out! Also, thanks to however smoked the hotdogs! They were awesome!

04/17/2022

KETV's Chronicle highlighted the Sheriff's race this morning. Watch all 4 candidate interviews. Mine is the 2nd interview in Part 2.

Four candidates on the ballot in May outline their priorities if elected.