Effective
Deputies on patrol around the clock, on both sides of the county. Faster response to 911 calls, wildfire, and search-and-rescue emergencies.
Mark Noel for Park County Sheriff
Effective. Efficient. Fair to Everyone.
A former deputy, scientist, first-responder trainer, attorney, and expert on electronic evidence who is ready to lead a modern Sheriff's Office that serves every corner of Park County.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How to voteWhy Mark
Public Safety That Works for All of Us
These three goals depend on each other. Neighbors who are treated fairly trust their deputies, and that trust is what lets a small office prevent crime instead of just responding to it.
Efficient
Careful stewardship of every tax dollar. Using data and proven practices to cover 2,200 square miles, and keeping trained deputies instead of paying to replace them.
Fair to Everyone
The law applies equally to everyone. The Sheriff's Office should be nonpartisan, professional, and open about how it spends your money and how it performs.
Experience
Law Enforcement, Law, and the Science of Investigations
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Former deputy sheriffWorked his way through Georgia Tech on patrol with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office.
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First-responder trainerBuilt HAZMAT, mass-casualty, and incident-command training for DHS and the NIJ at Dartmouth.
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AttorneyLitigator with pro bono work on forensic evidence, DNA, and eyewitness identification.
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Investigations technologistCo-founded a legal-tech company and helps agencies use AI and analytics to find the evidence that matters.
2,211 square miles · One Sheriff
From Bailey to Guffey, Every Community Gets Served.
Park County is big, and it's growing. Residents along US 285 and out in the South Park basin both deserve to know that a deputy is on duty and on the way when they call.
- 24/7 patrol coverage, with deputies assigned to areas they know
- Competitive pay so trained deputies can afford to live here and stay
- Ready for wildfire and evacuations, with strong support for Search & Rescue
- Published response times, staffing levels, and budget results
Ready on day one
The First 100 Days
A clear, measurable plan so voters can hold the next Sheriff accountable.
Days 1–30
Take Stock
Staffing and pay review, a line-by-line budget review with the County Commissioners, and one-on-one meetings with every deputy and employee.
Days 31–60
Cover the Whole County
A patrol plan by area so both sides of the county have deputies they know, plus town halls in Bailey, Fairplay, Hartsel, and Guffey.
Days 61–100
Measure and Report
A public dashboard of response times and staffing, applications for public-safety grants, and an updated wildfire evacuation plan.
Help Bring Fresh Leadership to the Sheriff's Office.
Every yard sign, conversation, and contribution counts in a county this big.