MonticelloLive

Mark Gober has announced his candidacy for re-election to a third-term as Drew County Sheriff & Collector. During the past three years I have worked closely with county, local and state officials in the prevention and deterrence of crime. We have increased the level of drug detection and substantially increased the number of drug related arrests. I have enjoyed meeting many citizens of this county while performing my duties as Drew County Sheriff and look forward to the many challenges that I face daily in this office.

During his time in office Gober graduated from the Arkansas Leader Session conducted by the F.B.I, He served as vice-chairman and chairman of the Tenth Judicial District Drug Task Force, and was also elected to serve as a representative for the Arkansas Sheriff’s Association Southeast Quadrant.

I will continue working on the many goals and visions we have for improving this County. I ask that you allow me to continue my work in order to ensure that Drew County is a safe place to live and raise families. As Sheriff I require that the citizens be treated in a respectful and professional manner. As many of you have found out, I serve the people of this County and welcome your visits to my office.

Gober was instrumental in acquiring the Drew County Mobile Command Center. This Command Center is fully equipped with communication and emergency equipment which is used in emergency situations as an operations center. This unit is not only for the use of Drew County and Monticello, but it is also available to all law enforcement in the Tenth Judicial District. Gober recommended and assisted in the implementation of the security system for the Drew County Courthouse and Monticello District Court. This system provides panic alarms for the Circuit and District Courtrooms. It also provides security cameras for the entire Drew County Courthouse. These cameras are monitored in the Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Gober has been outspoken that the County needs additional deputies in order to cut down on response time, increase patrols, and keep the officers and citizens safe.

Prior to being elected Sheriff, Gober, 48, a Democrat, was employed by the Arkansas Department of Corrections for eleven years at the Delta Regional Correctional and Jail Facility in Dermott. He and his wife, Billie, have been married twenty years and are the parents of four sons, Gold 17; Shiloh 14; Noah 12; and Kaarlo 9. They live in the Shiloh Community and are members of Bethel Baptist Church.

It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of this County. I am very thankful for the support and confidence you have given me. I look forward to serving you and continuing our work in improving Drew County. I pledge to the citizens that I will continue to work hard to improve our County and I will always serve you with honor and pride. I sincerely ask for your continued support and vote in the upcoming Democratic Primary Election.