Candidate: Michael A. Adkinson, Jr.

My name is Mike Adkinson, Jr. and I’m a Republican running for Sheriff of Walton County. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and for voting in this very important race. I have 15 years of law enforcement experience and am currently serving as City Marshal of DeFuniak Springs. As sheriff, I’ll deliver a higher level of service to the people of Walton County and be responsible with your hard-earned tax dollars. I have been married for 14 years and live in DeFuniak Springs with my wife Erin and our two daughters, aged six and two. Information about me and my experience can be found below. Even more can be found at my campaign Web site: www.MikeAdkinsonJr.com. Thank you again for reading this and investing the time to learn about the candidates for sheriff. I hope after visiting my Web site and learning more about me you will honor me with your vote in the Primary Election on August 26. • City Marshal of DeFuniak Springs, 2005-Present (appointed by the City Council in 2005; elected in 2007 with 67% of the vote) • Tallahassee Police Department, Supervisor/Training Officer, 2000-2005 • State of Florida Probation & Parole, Parole Officer/County Office Supervisor, 1993-2000 • Graduate of Florida State University, BS degree in Criminology, 1992 • More than 2,000 hours of specialized law enforcement training • Graduate of Chief Executive Seminar, Florida Department of Law Enforcement • Currently working on a master’s degree in Criminal Justice • Sixth generation native of Walton County • Raised in DeFuniak Springs • Age 38 • Lives in DeFuniak Springs with his wife of 14 years, Erin, and their daughters, Annabelle Grace, 7, and Ava Elizabeth, 3 • Member of First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs • Member of West DeFuniak Elementary PTO