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McLean County Sheriff s Department Lt. Matt Lane, center, speaks to supporters Wednesday night.
Lt. Matt Lane, support services commander of the McLean County Sheriff’s Department, officially announced his bid for McLean County Sheriff after nearly 24 years of service with the department.
The official announcement was held Wednesday evening at a reception at the Bloomington Country Club that attracted more than 50 supporters of Lane’s campaign. Among the crowd were State Rep. Dan Brady, R-Bloomington, current Sheriff Jon Sandage and Lane’s wife and daughters.
Lane said his experience and vision for the department is what led him to run for the job.
McLean County Sheriff s Lt. Matt Lane wants to succeed retiring Sheriff Jon Sandage.
A 24-year McLean County sheriff’s deputy said Monday he will run for sheriff. Lt. Matt Lane is the department s support services commander.
Incumbent Sheriff Jon Sandage said earlier this year he would not run for a third term.
Lane said his experience and vision for the future of the department is what drives him to try for the position. We have an opportunity to show the public that we are an extension of their communities, their county, and most importantly, their values,” said Lane. “We have an opportunity to do our part as an agency that is committed to ethically apply the spirit of law and help ensure that all people are treated with dignity and respect.”
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