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Former Sgt. Jimmy Herndon launches campaign for Cobb Sheriff

Jimmy Herndon announced his intention to run for Cobb County Sheriff. Source: Jimmy Herndon
Jimmy Herndon announced his intention to run for Cobb County Sheriff. Source: Jimmy Herndon
By Meris Lutz
Aug 12, 2019

A former sergeant with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office has announced his intention to challenge Sheriff Neil Warren over leadership of the agency in the 2020 election.

Jimmy Herndon, a Democrat, launched his website and fundraising campaign over the weekend. His platform, as described on his website, emphasizes financial accountability, transparency, employee morale and community trust.

While 2020 qualifying isn’t until next year, Cobb is expected to be highly competitive in many races and candidates have already begun fundraising and campaigning.

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Meris Lutz is a contributing writer covering climate, the environment and the economy. She is particularly interested in stories that explore the intersections between climate change and labor, markets, health, biodiversity, government transparency and public access to natural resources.

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