Updated -- Monmouth County Republicans seek candidate for Sheriff

03/07/2007

Our Sheriff, Joe Oxley, has decided to retire after four outstanding terms as Monmouth County Sheriff. At yesterday’s screening committee meeting, Joe Oxley made the surprise announcement that he will not to seek a fifth term, and instead he will pursue opportunities in the professional sector. On behalf of all Republicans, we are saddened by his decision, but optimistic for his future. Joe Oxley is a talented, capable and effective leader, who has earned his opportunities for great success for his family in the private sector. We look forward to working with Sheriff Oxley in selecting his successor, and he will always have a place in the Monmouth County Republican Organization.
We have asked Sheriff Oxley to serve as a member of a special screening committee session, to be held on March 17th, to select replacement candidates on the organizational line. Joe Oxley expressed his support for our screening committee process, and his inclusion will help us in finding a capable candidate to fill his big shoes. Therefore:

The Monmouth County Republican Organization will accept letters of intent for the position of Monmouth County Sheriff by end of day on March 16. All interested parties must be willing to attend a special session of the screening committee on March 17. The letters of intent must be submitted in writing to:

Monmouth County Republican Headquarters
PO Box 808
Freehold New Jersey 07728

In addition, potential candidates will comply with the following:

(a) submit a detailed resume;

(b) provide any and all additional information as determined by the Chairman which may be required in writing;

(b) participate in a full and complete interview and interview process with the screening committee;

(c) if successfully screened, agree to participate in a Republican county convention

Only those approved by a simple majority vote of the screening committee may participate in a Republican county convention to seek the Monmouth County Republican Organization’s endorsement and use of the Organization’s official slogan on the Republican primary election ballot.
It is our hope to be able to provide candidates to the convention on March 24, but it is critically important, for the office of Sheriff, to leave every option open in identifying qualified candidates. The office of Sheriff is an approximately 750 member, $56 million organization, with large responsibilities in providing for the safety and security for the residents of Monmouth County. Joe Oxley’s successor must combine a unique set of political, administrative and leadership skills. The vetting process must be thorough, and the timeframe is short. If necessary, the screening committee reserves the right to use every moment up until the filing deadline in April to ensure the best candidate for Sheriff is presented to the voters on the Monmouth County Republican Organizational line.

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Monmouth County Republican Party
www.MonmouthRepublican.org
info@MonmouthRepublican.org
732.431.6664