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Officials
The officials and candidates of Jackson County who appear in this record, one page each.
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Doug Farmer
Jackson County Sheriff. His office runs four Flock cameras reading 1.19 million plates a month; its published policy manual has no plate-reader policy. Unopposed on November 3, 2026.
Mark Letson
Jackson County Commission Chair. Presided over the August 4, 2026 work session at which commissioners questioned the sheriff's cameras; no vote was taken. Finished second in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the chair seat; chair through December 2026.
Michael Jennings
Jackson County commissioner. At the August 4, 2026 work session asked what the cameras "could be used for in the future"; the question was not answered on the record.
Todd Bryson
Jackson County commissioner. At the August 4, 2026 work session raised the risk of innocent drivers stopped on false hits. Did not file for re-election in 2026; term ends December 2026.