Sheriff Wilson is a leader in law enforcement, community

Twenty-eight (28) years ago I was honored to be invited to serve as a member of the election committee in the Walker County sheriff campaign for a nice young law enforcement officer named Steve Wilson. I accepted the invitation at his encouragement and that of retiring Walker County Sheriff Al Millard, who had endorsed Steve as his successor. Steve was elected.

Since his first election as Walker County sheriff, I have had many opportunities to observe Sheriff Wilson’s leadership in law enforcement and in his community involvement. He faces each challenge calmly and with a positive attitude. He is a valued leader and team player. The Walker County Chamber of Commerce recognized Steve’s contributions to the county by honoring him as the 2004 Walker County Citizen of the Year.

During the 2002 Tri-State Crematory scandal, Walker County, Georgia, was the primary focus of the news media — local, state, national and international. Sheriff Wilson fielded questions from all media, very professionally and with dignity and respect for the victims and surviving relatives. He made Walker County proud in his representation of this history-making event.

Sheriff Wilson has served on the Blood Assurance North Georgia advisory board since its inception some 20-plus years ago. Under his leadership, he and his team in the Walker County Sheriff’s Office have recruited donors for seven (7) annual “Battle of the Badges” blood drives. This volunteer service has provided blood donations that have saved thousands of lives.

Following a life-threatening medical diagnosis, Sheriff Wilson’s church, Oakwood Baptist in Chickamauga, held in his honor one of the largest blood drives ever held for an individual in Walker County. This was a tribute to a person held in such high esteem as he.

Sheriff Wilson dedicates much personal time to fundraising for the Stocking Full of Love program to benefit Walker County’s underprivileged children. He is passionate in his desire that no child goes without toys at Christmas.

Steve Wilson has a proven track record of accomplishments in his 27 years of service as Walker County’s sheriff.