Santa Clara

[crazyScott90]

Sounds to me like he's being smart. He's not going to commit political suicide by coming out as a pro-CCW candidate in one of the most rabidly anti-gun parts of the country. (I can imagine the smear tactics "NRA-Backed Radical Sheriff", etc.) He's promising to have a real, transparent process and follow the law. At a minimum this means he will be taking SCC from dark red to yellow. That's huge progress and it will be the stepping stone for him to gradually realize there's nothing to worry about when it comes to recognizing peoples civil rights and he will start to quickly slide from yellow into the green range.

Ultimately this may all be academic anyways since:

A. Laurie may not even be running for another term given her mounting legal troubles, meaning Jensen is almost guaranteed to be the next Sheriff regardless; and

B. We will almost certainly be getting a favorable ruling in the Bruen case within the next few months. Meaning the CCW policy will be decided as a matter of law by the time we have our next Sheriff; and assuming they also set a standard of review for 2A cases we will have the ability to aggressively litigate any other silly nonsense that the Sheriff or SO try to engage in with our rights.

I'm personally in the never-Laurie camp. She has given us decades of utter contempt for simply wanting to exercise our civil rights. I want her gone. And I think Kevin would make for a much better Sheriff overall, but he would also be an ally on 2A. I was one of the people that helped to bring him in to the local Pro-2A meetings last time he ran. He is our guy.

[ImpulseGundam]

Thank you for your interest in Kevin Jensen for Sheriff 2022 campaign and your question regarding ccw’s.

It has been widely reported that the incumbent won't define her concealed carry weapons policy amidst allegations and data that strongly suggest that the small number of quid pro quo permits granted were linked to contributions and favorable influence.

Kevin has made the commitment to a legal, responsible and fair process with regard to CCWs. Here is Kevin's response:
"I recognize how important this topic is to the residents of Santa Clara County. Unlike the current situation, the policy I plan to implement will be a legal, fair, transparent and consistent process. I have researched the policies and spoken with Sheriffs and staff of other jurisdictions and will be implementing the best of what is working across the State of California. This means an applicant must first meet all of the requirements set out by law. Each application will be evaluated using a fair and transparent process with the applicant being informed of approval or denial within the timeframe required by state law.Independent oversight will be put in place, and neither political influence nor campaign donations will improve one's chances of securing a CCW permit.”

Kevin’s plans include a comprehensive county-wide crime prevention program, focusing on proactive community policing model, education (includIng: internet crime, identity theft, school safety, bullying, gang prevention), and ahome safety component with a strong emphasis on firearm safety to include education on the laws, best practices and critical importance of the safe storage of firearms.
Thank you,

Kevin Jensen for Sheriff 2022
-Brian

Didn't expect to get an answer so early in the morning. Very neutral response.

[ImpulseGundam]

I shot an email to the Kevin Jensen contact info address, so I hope to hear something good. lol

[NiceGuyInSanJose]

How many candidates do we even have now? Do we have any info on their 2A stances?

[ImpulseGundam]

How many candidates do we even have now? Do we have any info on their 2A stances?

[Paladin]

You SClara Co folk need to get organized and active. Only 4 months until the election. Smith may not run again and if she does she’s more vulnerable than ever before. Don’t squander this opportunity.

[Paladin]

We've been sounding the alarm bells for years.

In the last few years, various leaders and institutions within the county have started to sound the alarm bells.

In this last year our county justice system finally spoke up and rang those alarm bells.

This year it has gone to the state justice system.

Federal indictment next?

The one I’m waiting for is a decision to indict or not by the county criminal grand jury.

[NorCalBusa]

San Jose Spotlight, News Partner

[crazyScott90]

State Attorney General Bonta opens investigation of Smith

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/20...-laurie-smith/

We've been sounding the alarm bells for years.

In the last few years, various leaders and institutions within the county have started to sound the alarm bells.

In this last year our county justice system finally spoke up and rang those alarm bells.

This year it has gone to the state justice system.

Federal indictment next?

[NorCalBusa]

State Attorney General Bonta opens investigation of Smith

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2022/01/19/update-state-attorney-general-opens-civil-rights-investigation-into-santa-clara-county-sheriff-office-laurie-smith/

[Paladin]

I'm not following what your comment has to do with my question. I'll pour more coffee and come back.

I just edited it

[NorCalBusa]

June 07

I'm not following what your comment has to do with my question. I'll pour more coffee and come back.

[Paladin]

Look at this quote of what I posted in the Alameda Co thread 2 years ago:

There's only 5 months left in this term for SCOTUS. If not this term, then next term we should win a "Right to Bear Arms" that "Shall Not be Infringed." Since Sheriff Ahern doesn't want a bunch of CCW permit holders in his county as seen by his restrictive GC policy, he'll have a bunch of LOCers in his county and deputies run ragged responding to "man with a gun" calls.

Next month will be 5 month until the sheriffs election and 5 months until we hope to win NYSRPA. Maybe this time SCOTUS won’t disappoint us, or maybe they will. Why leave your chances in their hands? Be men, stand up and fight for what you want!

[Paladin]

If found Guilty, she is removed from office by law (according to the news). But could she run again next time around?

When is your “next time”: 2022? 2026?

Re 2022: Smith is not pleading one way or the other, but rather attacking the foundation of the indictment. She’s waived her right to a “speedy trial.” The news report said the judge has “30 volumes” of information to review. But the sheriffs election is 2022 June 07, just 142 days from now. I’m saying don’t count on Smith being convicted before then.

“The wheels of justice turn slowly….”

Re 2026: she’ll be too old to run again, plus she’ll probably be challenging an incumbent sheriff, plus her conviction may bar her from qualifying for the ballot.

[NorCalBusa]

If found Guilty, she is removed from office by law (according to the news). But could she run again next time around?