Tim Howard (sheriff)

Tim Howard
53rd Sheriff of Erie County
Assumed office
January 3, 2005
Preceded by Patrick Gallivan
Personal details
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Susan
Children 2
Residence South Wales, New York

Timothy B. Howard is the Sheriff of Erie County, New York. He has been Sheriff since 2005, succeeding Patrick Gallivan, who was elected to the New York State Senate.[1]

Political career

2013

Howard faced three candidates during the 2013 election. Howard himself received the Erie County Republican Party nomination and the Erie County Conservative Party nomination. Meanwhile, the two other candidates Richard "Dick" Dobson, Sr. and Bert Dunn both went to a Democratic Primary. Dobson came out as the primary's winner, becoming the Democratic nominee while Dunn stayed in the race by starting a political party to receive ballot access; the Erie County Law and Order Party.

2017

In 2017, Howard was reelected, narrowly defeating Democratic challenger Bernie Tolbert.[2]

Personal life

Sheriff Howard lives in South Wales, New York with his wife, Susan.

He comes from a family of law enforcement officials, ranging from municipal judges to state troopers. He has two children and six grandchildren[3].

References

  1. ↑ Scott, Mark; Desmond, Mike (November 5, 2013). "Howard, Mychajliw re-elected as sheriff, comptroller". Buffalo, New York: WBFO. Archived from the original on December 4, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
  2. ↑ Anstey, Evan (November 8, 2017). "Tim Howard re-elected Erie County Sheriff". WIVB. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  3. ↑ http://sheriffhoward.com/about-tim/
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