2022 Candidate Profile: Jeffrey R. Gahler For Harford County Sheriff

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Early voting will run from Oct. 27 through Nov. 3 in Maryland. Early voting centers in the county will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. each day. Patch asked each of the candidates answers to the same questions and here you will meet Jeffrey R. Gahler, who is unopposed in his bid for another term as Harford County sheriff.

Name

Jeffrey R. Gahler

Campaign website

https://gahlerforsheriff.com

City or town of residence

Forest Hill, MD

Office sought

Sheriff

Party affiliation

Republican

Education

Masters of Science in Administration

Occupation

Sheriff of Harford County (8 years)
Maryland State Trooper (28 years) - Retired

Family

My wife, Sonya, and I have been married for nearly 29 years and are the very proud parents of our two daughters, Shelby and Sydney.

Age

57

Previous public office, appointive or elective

Two term Sheriff of Harford County

Why are you seeking this office?

Over the past two terms, I am proud of the accomplishments of the Office of Sheriff in our County. Record low crime and high community satisfaction with the services provided by our Office, are the result of the dedicated work of me and my command team and the tireless effort of the great men and women at the Sheriff’s office. Although we have accomplished much working with our community and government partners, there is still much I wish to accomplish for our citizens. At the top of this list is maintaining the high level of support for our men and women and remaining proactive in the crime fight while growing our Office to meet the County’s needs. Part of this growth is the new Central Precinct, scheduled for opening in 2024.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ___, and this is what I intend to do about it.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I am unopposed in this year’s election

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

The last two terms that I have been permitted to serve as the Sheriff of Harford County we have realized many successes meeting the needs of our citizens. Again, record low crime and high community support are at the top of these accomplishments.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

“Just because it is not your way, it does not mean it’s the wrong way.” I have remembered this advice given to me by my supervisor after I received my first promotion to a supervisory position. Having a position where one’s vision sets the direction of an agency, it is sometimes necessary to remind yourself that there may be more than one way to accomplish the set goal.