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Pasco County Sheriff Candidate Profiles
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Published: October 15, 2008
On Nov. 4 incumbent Pasco Sheriff's Bob White, a Republican, will face two challengers, Democrat K.S. "Kim" Bogart and independent Bob Kinzy. Kinzy did not respond to requests for information for a profile.
Bob White
Sheriff (Republican)
Sheriff Bob White is running against K.S. "Kim" Bogart in the Nov. 4 general election. He is seeking his third term in office.
"The economy is far and away the greatest challenge" White said, because of declining revenues. "I have a successful track record" managing "in a very cost effective manner."
The agency has provided services at about half the cost of similar agencies, White said. Some 250 volunteers have produced $725,000 worth of work. Average response times are faster than national norms.
WHITE
The crime rate and violent crime rate is much lower than the statewide average.
White would continue to let some sworn deputies and a few civilian personnel to commute to and from work in an agency vehicle. They are subject to immediate recall during off-duty hours. He is "totally committed" to the concept of tuition reimbursement and hopes to restart the program during the next fiscal year. The jail addition now under construction "should provide adequate jail space through year 2015," White said. The jail project falls under county responsibility, White notes.
As for accessibility, White says he speaks to citizens "about their concerns on a daily basis" and attends meetings several times a week. "I would love to be able to personally meet with citizens." The agency, however, receives 750,000 incoming calls, e-mails, faxes, and letters each year.
Bio snapshot
White and his wife, Diane, have lived in Florida for more than 30 years. He has one daughter, Amy, a deputy sheriff with the Pinellas Sheriff's Office.
Education: Associate of arts degree from Pasco Hernando Community College and attended the University of South Florida for criminal justice.
Experience: Has served at Brooksville Police Department, Sumter County Sheriff's Office, Florida Highway Patrol and Florida Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco; elected sheriff in November 2000.
Memberships: Pasco Hernando Community College Advisory Committee; Sixth Judicial Circuit Juvenile Justice Board; Junior Achievement board; Florida Sheriff's Association; Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches board; Youth and Family Alternatives board; founder and director Pasco Sheriff's Charities; and many more.
Awards: Grand Star Award Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches; West Pasco Chamber of Commerce 2004 Public Servant of the Year Award; Seven Springs Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow Award; and many more.
K.S. 'Kim' Bogart
Sheriff (Democrat)
K.S. "Kim" Bogart is running to unseat incumbent Sheriff Bob White in Nov. 4 general election.
The biggest challenge comes from "diminishing financial resources coupled with a dramatic increase in violent crimes." Among pledges, he would "reallocate patrol deployment to match county demographics and criminal activity" and "promptly eliminate unnecessary expenditures." His first priority would be to "repair the void between the work force and management." Bogart is endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 29. Bogart would continue take-home vehicles for certain deputies with restrictions. Civilian employees would qualify only if on-call.
Tuition reimbursement would be limited to criminal justice and other work-related courses. As for jail overcrowding, Bogart does not believe in simply building more detention facilities. "That answer is the same as saying the best way to fight an epidemic is to make more graveyards. There are proven programs that reduce recidivism."
BOGART
As for accessibility, Bogart published his campaign and cell phone number as soon as he announced his candidacy. As sheriff he would "remain accessible."
Bio snapshot
A Pasco resident 23 years, Kim Sterling Bogart, 56, resides in New Port Richey with his wife of 16 years, veterinarian Patricia M. Weston-Bogart. They have two daughters and three granddaughters. Bogart has been divorced three times.
Education: Masters degree business administration, St. Leo University; bachelor degree business administration magna cum laude, St. Leo; Dean's List honors graduate Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers' Course at University of Louisville.
Experience: National law enforcement operations and management consultant; executive director Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission; captain and major in Pasco Sheriff's Office for 16 years; and more.
Memberships: Charlie's Lodge at the Angelus; Police Torch Run Special Olympics, Sims Park Children's Playground, West Pasco Community Service Council, Holiday Rotary, West Pasco Chamber of Commerce; and more.
Sheriff (Republican)
Sheriff Bob White is running against K.S. "Kim" Bogart in the Nov. 4 general election. He is seeking his third term in office.
"The economy is far and away the greatest challenge" White said, because of declining revenues. "I have a successful track record" managing "in a very cost effective manner."
The agency has provided services at about half the cost of similar agencies, White said. Some 250 volunteers have produced $725,000 worth of work. Average response times are faster than national norms.
The crime rate and violent crime rate is much lower than the statewide average.
White would continue to let some sworn deputies and a few civilian personnel to commute to and from work in an agency vehicle. They are subject to immediate recall during off-duty hours. He is "totally committed" to the concept of tuition reimbursement and hopes to restart the program during the next fiscal year. The jail addition now under construction "should provide adequate jail space through year 2015," White said. The jail project falls under county responsibility, White notes.
As for accessibility, White says he speaks to citizens "about their concerns on a daily basis" and attends meetings several times a week. "I would love to be able to personally meet with citizens." The agency, however, receives 750,000 incoming calls, e-mails, faxes, and letters each year.
Bio snapshot
White and his wife, Diane, have lived in Florida for more than 30 years. He has one daughter, Amy, a deputy sheriff with the Pinellas Sheriff's Office.
Education: Associate of arts degree from Pasco Hernando Community College and attended the University of South Florida for criminal justice.
Experience: Has served at Brooksville Police Department, Sumter County Sheriff's Office, Florida Highway Patrol and Florida Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco; elected sheriff in November 2000.
Memberships: Pasco Hernando Community College Advisory Committee; Sixth Judicial Circuit Juvenile Justice Board; Junior Achievement board; Florida Sheriff's Association; Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches board; Youth and Family Alternatives board; founder and director Pasco Sheriff's Charities; and many more.
Awards: Grand Star Award Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches; West Pasco Chamber of Commerce 2004 Public Servant of the Year Award; Seven Springs Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow Award; and many more.
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