Reasons Why I am the Most Qualified Candidate
May 17, 2012 No Comments ›› gopadminUNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS: John is the only candidate to graduate from the prestigious FBI Academy. He served 27 years as an FBI Agent throughout the country, working and managing virtually every type of criminal violation. John is the only candidate with Galveston County executive law enforcement experience. He led FBI operations in Galveston and five other [...]
Continue ReadingMeet the Candidates Interview with Galveston Daily News
May 15, 2012 No Comments ›› gopadminMy last “Meet the Candidates” interview with the Galveston Daily News (www.galvestondailynews.com ). Please read my qualifications to be your next Galveston County Sheriff, and then cast your vote for John Kinard, #6 on the ballot. Thank you! John Kinard Candidate for: Galveston County Sheriff Year of Birth: 1956 Campaign Website: http://kinardforsheriff.com/ Occupation: FBI Agent-Retired [...]
Continue ReadingThanks to Voters!
May 15, 2012 No Comments ›› gopadminHappy Tuesday! A special thank you to all the citizens who came out to vote, and to my supporters who worked the polls for me. I spent the day travelling from poll to poll, and especially liked seeing people that I met as I walked through neighborhoods. Neighbors and friends uniting, to make Galveston County [...]
Continue ReadingEarly Voting Begins Today!
May 14, 2012 No Comments ›› gopadminToday is the day that early voting begins. The polls open at 8:00 a.m. For information on where to vote, please visit www.galvestonvotes.org . Every vote counts, and I am asking you to please vote for me, John Kinard, for Sheriff of Galveston County. I am #6 on the ballot. I appreciate your support, and [...]
Continue ReadingEarly Voting Begins on Monday, 5/14
May 12, 2012 No Comments ›› gopadminEarly voting begins on Monday, May 14th. Please vote for John Kinard for Sheriff of Galveston County. I am #6 on the ballot. For more information on voting locations, times, etc., please visit www.galvestonvotes.org . Or, you may contact my Volunteers Coordinator, Adrienne Mobley, at hillcountrylady@gmail.com . She will be happy to help you find [...]
Continue ReadingKinard Participates in Galveston Daily News Sheriff’s Forum
May 12, 2012 No Comments ›› gopadminCandidates make pitches for sheriff at forum By Chris Paschenko The Daily News Published May 10, 2012 DICKINSON — Finding a way to increase pay for deputies through tightening the sheriff’s office budget topped candidates’ concerns Wednesday night at the first Daily News sheriff candidate forum. Daily News Publisher Patrick Graham welcomed about 140 people [...]
Continue ReadingHappy 30th Anniversary to My Wife, Chris!
May 12, 2012 No Comments ›› gopadminChris and I just celebrated our 30th Anniversary. What can I say? I am a blessed man. This wonderful woman has stood by my side through thick and thin, three children, and one grandchild….not to mention this election campaign. My wife, and the good citizens of Galveston County, are my reason for getting up and [...]
Continue ReadingTexas Equusearch Extravaganza
Apr 16, 2012 No Comments ›› gopadminI had a great evening on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Texas Equusearch Extravaganza. Ann Hacker, Owner of Black Rose Steel Trading, and avid supporter, was my hostess for the evening. Chris and I, and my campaign staff, enjoyed a wonderful night that included dinner, a silent auction, and a live auction. The greatest [...]
Continue ReadingThe Republican Conservatives of Texas Endorse John Kinard for Sheriff!
Apr 16, 2012 No Comments ›› gopadminBIG NEWS! I am very proud and honored to have received the coveted endorsement of the Republican Conservatives of Texas. My Senior Mailer arrived today (sample ballot), and my name was checked as the recommended candidate. That feels great!
Continue ReadingI’m #6 on the Ballot!
Mar 15, 2012 No Comments ›› gopadminThe Republican Ballot pull was done, to determine what order the candidates will be placed on the ballot. I was placed 6th on the Galveston County Sheriff ballot (last spot). This is not a disappointment to me, because in the King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.), in Matthew 19:30 it states, “But many that are first [...]
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