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Endorsements
Leaders from across Tioga County on why they're supporting Frank LaVore for Sheriff.
“Frank has spent his career earning the training, certifications, and commendations that prepare him to lead. His platform is simple: professional leadership, accountability, integrity, and competence.”Bethany O’Rourke, Retired Tioga County Personnel Supervisor
“Frank Lavore believes the Constitution must be the foundation of law enforcement. His platform puts integrity, accountability, competence, and constitutional policing at the center of the Sheriff’s Office.”William Strosahl Jr., Town of Candor Supervisor
“Frank Lavore isn’t asking voters to trust empty promises. His record of service, certifications, commendations, and commitment to accountability, integrity, and competence tells the story.”Eric Hawkins, Owego Fire Department Chief
“From corrections to road patrol sergeant, Frank Lavore has experienced law enforcement from the ground up. He’s ready to bring experienced leadership, accountability, integrity, competence, and respect for his deputies to the Sheriff’s Office.”Corey Whatley, Town of Candor Highway Supervisor
“Frank’s career speaks volumes about the man he is. His certifications show his commitment to training, and his commendations show what that commitment has meant in the field. He has earned my confidence and my vote.”Lora Corson, Newark Valley Town Clerk
“Frank has spent his entire career serving Tioga County. He has worked his way up through corrections and patrol, earned the respect of his fellow officers, and demonstrated the leadership necessary to be Sheriff. I’m proud to support him.”Randy Kipling, Retired Road Patrol Lieutenant, Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, 27 years' experience
“I worked with Frank and saw firsthand the kind of officer and leader he is. He leads by example, treats people with respect, and understands that accountability applies to everyone. Tioga County will be in good hands with Frank LaVore. Mention his name, and those he has worked with will tell you Frank was born to be a sheriff. He knows the job. He knows how to lead.”Casey Rhodes, Retired Lieutenant, 27 years' experience
“You don’t become a law enforcement supervisor without experience, dedication, and the respect of the people around you. Frank has all three. He has the knowledge to do the job and the character to do it right!”Chief Grady Updyke, Retired Waverly Police Chief, 37 years’ experience
“Frank has been a corrections officer, a corrections sergeant, a deputy sheriff, and a road patrol senior sergeant. He has seen law enforcement from every level. There is no substitute for that kind of experience when choosing a Sheriff.”Fred Schweiger, Town of Barton Highway Supervisor
“Tioga County needs a sheriff who will stand behind the men and women who serve, support our emergency services, protect our communities, and hold the sheriff’s office to a high standard. Frank LaVore has the experience and the leadership to do exactly that.”Kyle Burns, Retired Lieutenant, Village of Waverly Police Department, 23 years’ experience
“I’m supporting Frank Lavore because I know the man behind the badge. He is a father, a husband, a dedicated law enforcement professional, and a leader who believes in doing the right thing—even when it isn’t the easy thing. That’s the kind of Sheriff Tioga County deserves.”Annette Thayer, Berkshire Town Clerk
“A straight shooter. The epitome of what a law officer should be. A man of integrity, character and an unbendable moral code.”Charles Olmstead, Assistant Chief, Owego Fire Department
“As a retired New York State Trooper with over 20 years’ experience and the former emergency management officer for Tioga County, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Frank in the past. He is a devoted father and husband with an extraordinary career in law enforcement, and he has earned the respect of those he led and tutored. He will have my vote for sure.”Michael Simmons, Town of Berkshire Supervisor
“One of Tioga County’s most decorated law enforcement officers: Sheriff’s commendation for outstanding performance, the Medal of Exceptional Service, the Certificate of Merit for professionalism and exemplary service, and the Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding training officer. I’ll be voting for Frank.”Allen Fulkerson, Town of Spencer Supervisor
“I have known Frank Lavore for over 20 years both personally and professionally. Having been a Deputy, Shift Sergeant, Road Patrol Lieutenant, and Captain of Operations at the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, I have a unique insight into the inner workings of the Office. I feel that experience gives me a pretty good idea of who is capable of running the Sheriff’s Office.Trevor Yaeger, Former Captain of Operations, Tioga County Sheriff's Office
Frank Lavore gave everything he had for both the men and women he worked with and the people of Tioga County. He has earned the respect of everyone he has worked with, including myself. Frank’s integrity, leadership and experience will serve us well as the Sheriff of Tioga County. Frank LaVore has earned my vote, and I wholeheartedly endorse him as he fights for the people of Tioga County.”