James Townsend
- Jun 11, 2020

A message from Ionia County Sheriff Charlie Noll

Dear Neighbor,

My name is Charlie Noll. I was appointed Ionia County Sheriff in 2018, and now I’m seeking election to a full 4-year term. May I have your vote in the Republican Primary on Tuesday, August 4th?

My experience includes 24 years in the functions and operations of both patrol and corrections within the Sheriff’s Office.

Leadership / Management / Employee Relations / Community Relations

Investigations / Policies and Procedures / Jail Operations / Patrol Operations /

Tactical Operations / Budget Preparation / Grant Writing / Case Management

IMPROVEMENTS MADE IN JUST 2 YEARS

Ongoing upgrades to radio and patrol equipment / New records system – gets deputies back on the road / Partnership with West Michigan Works to improve inmate employment opportunities / Substance Abuse Program / Formation of Citizens Advisory Committee to study current and future facility needs

MY FOCUS ON THE FUTURE

Continued research to reduce personnel turnover / Forecast & analysis of future jail population / Facility rationalization & recommendations / Continued partnerships with other county departments and county interest groups

MY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

911 Advisory Board / Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority

(MMRMA) / Central Michigan Enforcement Team (CMET) Board Chair / Michigan Sheriff’s Association (MSA) awards committee

ME IN A NUTSHELL

Farm-Raised / Family-Focused

WMU Degreed / Criminal Justice & Sociology

NWU School of Police Staff & Command

24 Years on Duty / Advanced from Road Patrol to Sheriff

Innovator / Community Engaged

Respectfully,