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“Our members are the rank and file of the office. We believe that your education, experience, work ethic and understanding of law enforcement today make you well qualified to serve as the Lorain County sheriff,” Shaw wrote. “We place our full confidence in you, knowing your devotion to this office will be unquestionable and you will serve the citizens of this county passionately and professionally as sheriff.”-More-

DISTRIBUTING 87 HAMS
The Chronicle-Telegram | December 23, 2023

Robyn Long, a social service assistant at Valor Home in Lorain, thanks Richard Resendez, candidate for Lorain County Sheriff, for his donation of hams for the homeless veterans the facility assist Friday. Resendez has spent the last two days delivering 87 hams throughout Lorain County. -More-

RICH RESENDEZ FOR SHERIFF 2024 CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF EVENT IN LORAIN ON SEPT. 18
The Chronicle-Telegram | Sep 14, 2023

A former Lorain police officer and Lorain County sheriff’s commander who now works as an investigator and operations chief for the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office, Resendez announced his intent to run for sheriff as a Democrat in the March primary on Aug. 29.-More-

RICH RESENDEZ ANNOUNCES RUN FOR LORAIN COUNTY SHERIFF IN 2024

The Chronicle-Telegram | Dave O’Brien | Aug 29, 2023
Veteran Lorain County law enforcement officer Rich Resendez formally announced Tuesday that he will run for Lorain County sheriff in 2024. Currently the chief investigator and chief of operations with the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office, the 66-year-old will be running as a Democrat. Resendez said Tuesday that he had been in contact with, or been approached by, a number of people to run for sheriff. He said he has support from inside the sheriff’s office, where he formerly worked, as well as from township officials, law enforcement and labor leaders. -More-