Saturday, October 10, 2026
Faye Boom
Bozeman
After J. Garrett Grimm announced his candidacy for Gallatin County Sheriff, the current Sheriff announced six community engagement sessions, the first he’s held during five years of office. He quit after only three sessions, presumably because of pushback from citizens who asked him, among other things, about ICE in our community and what the Sheriff’s response will be if federal agents interfere at election polls, about non-response to neighborhood calls about persistent drunk drivers in a rural school zone, and about the deputy sheriff charged with sexual abuse of minors. Attendees found his responses abrupt, confrontational, and defensive.
When we don’t have access to details of the workings of the Sheriff’s Office, transparency and accountability suffer, trust diminishes, and our Montana constitutional Right to Know public information is violated.
I trust J. Garret Grimm to protect everyone’s constitutional rights and safety of our community, to enforce the law equitably, and to enhance Sheriff Office communications. As an attorney, I highly encourage you to vote for J. Garrett Grimm. When voting, remember to write his initial and full name, J. Garrett Grimm, on the ballot line for Sheriff.
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