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Steve Healey is from Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his degree on criminal justice and corrections from the University of the Cumberlands. Steve lives with his wife, Melissa, their two adult children, and nine grandchildren in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Steve is the chief of police for Pewee Valley. He previously worked as an assistant chief for the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Steve currently works as the chief deputy at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. He previously worked as the chief of police for the City of Peewee Valley and a deputy chief, lieutenant, and executive assistant with the Louisville Metro Government. 

Steve previously ran for Jefferson County sheriff in 2022 but did not win. 

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Steve's campaign for the Jefferson County Sheriff is his first run for public office. 

Advocates for community engagement and collaboration with citizens to ensure public safety and establish partnerships within local business and entertainment districts.

Supports providing a safe environment for courthouse visitors and workers.

Promises to work with state and federal agencies to make the city safer.

Believes that citizens who "may fall into the civil, eviction and tax categories are treated fairly and with dignity."

- Advocates for community engagement and collaboration with citizens to ensure public safety and establish partnerships within local business and entertainment districts.
- Supports providing a safe environment for courthouse visitors and workers.
- Promises to work with state and federal agencies to make the city safer.
- Believes that citizens who "may fall into the civil, eviction and tax categories are treated fairly and with dignity."

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Steve Healey

Steve Healey is from Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his degree on criminal justice and corrections from the University of the Cumberlands. He lives with his wife, Melissa, their two adult children, and nine grandchildren. 

Steve's campaign for Jefferson County Sheriff in Kentucky is his first campaign for public office. 

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- The sheriff is a law enforcement officer with arrest power and the right to carry a concealed weapon. They hire and manage trained deputies.
- In most counties, the role of the jailer, who handles jail management, and the sheriff are separate offices, but some counties such as Lexington-Fayette County and Louisville-Jefferson County, combine these roles. 
- Property owners pay property taxes to the sheriff, who keeps records and delivers the money to the appropriate part of government.
- The sheriff sits on the four person county board of elections. On election day, the board of elections rules on questions about voter registration, proof of identification, and signatures on absentee ballots.
- This position has a maximum annual salary based on county size. The current maximum values range from about $85,000 to $154,400. 