Kevin Bond for sheriff

Name: Kevin Bond

Age: 43

Occupation: Pettis County sheriff

Party: Republican

Qualifications: Bond cites his experience and integrity.

Issues: Experience as an adminstrator, including jail management

Quote: "The biggest reason I enjoy the office is being a representative of the citizens. I try to have an open-door policy with my deputies, other law enforcement agencies and the public at-large. ... Starting January 2010, we will be able to increase commissioned deputies' salaries, and that was done without a tax increase for county residents."