May 13, 2008
Bill Patterson Submits Signatures Needed For Ballot Placement
For Sheriff in Okaloosa County Republican Primary 2008
“Change in Okaloosa County Sheriff’s department is long overdue”
Fort Walton Beach, FL - Bill Patterson of Fort Walton Beach has announced that the local Board of Elections has notified him of his eligibility for the Okaloosa County Republican Primary on August 26, 2008 as a candidate for Sheriff of Okaloosa County.
In order to qualify as a candidate for sheriff, a prospective candidate must either pay a filing fee of $7,846.56 or provide the Board of Elections with 1,244 signed petitions nominating a candidate for the office of Sheriff.
When Patterson planned his “fiscally sound campaign strategy,” he felt that the $7,846.56 filing fee was not a necessary expense. Bill wishes to thank the more than 1,300 registered voters who signed the Patterson petition and their strong show of support for the Patterson Pledge. You can learn more about the Patterson Pledge on the Bill Patterson for Sheriff campaign web site at www.BillPattersonForSheriff.com.
Bill Patterson has a military background, including Administrative Superintendent at 834th Security Police Squadron, Hurlburt Field, and Superintendent of Wing Plans at both Pope Air Force Base and Clark Air Base. Patterson holds a degree in law enforcement. He has completed both the Florida Law Enforcement Police Standards and Florida Law Enforcement Corrections Standards. He has previously served in elected office on the Fort Walton Beach City Council, Seat #2 from 2003 – 2007 and was Mayor Pro-Tiem during that time.
“Change in Okaloosa County Sheriff’s department is long overdue. Together, we will make Okaloosa County better,” commented Patterson.
Bill Patterson’s platform includes the key points outlined in the Patterson Pledge to the voters of Okaloosa County, found at BillPattersonForSheriff.com:
As Your Sheriff, I will
