GOP nominates Hood for sheriff

The Madison County Republican Committee has tapped an Oneida City resident to run for the office of Madison County Sheriff.

Todd Rouse, Chairman of the Madison County Republican Committee, announced the endorsement of Todd Hood as their Republican Candidate for Madison County Sheriff.

A 48 year resident of Madison County, living in the City of Oneida with his wife Kelley and three children, Hood has more than 26 years of experience in law enforcement, starting his career as a Madison County Corrections Officer. Following the stint in corrections, Hood spent 22 years with the Syracuse Police Department, beginning as a pa-

trolman before being promoted up through the ranks to positions such as Fire Arms Instructor, S.W. A.T. Supervisor and Detective for the Gang Task Force.

In addition to his SPD service, Hood has been deputized as a US Marshall and currently serves as an Investigator with the Onondaga County District Attorneys Office. Hood also holds numerous diversified law enforcement certifications.

“Hood’s extensive firsthand experience in law enforcement as well as corrections will enable him to lead the Madison County Sheriffs Depart- ment and Corrections Facility into the foreseeable future,” the Madison County Republican Committee said in a release. “The Madison County Republican Committee is proud to endorse Todd Hood as our next Madison County Sheriff. We are confident that Mr. Hood will continue to lead the Sheriffs department with the utmost professionalism and responsible fiscal balance that ensures the overall safety of our fellow Madison County residents.”

Hood joins previously announced endorsed candidate Michael Keville for Madison County Clerk after the decision by current Republican County Clerk Denise Roe to retire at the end of her term in January.