Gisberth (Giz) Gonzalez
Candidate for Okanogan County Sheriff, Short and full term
Background
- Occupation
- Deputy, Okanogan County Sheriff's Office
- Campaign website
- gonzalez4sheriff.com
An Okanogan County sheriff's deputy who began his public safety career at the county jail in 2007 and has served as a Special Response Team member and Field Training Officer. Born in Guatemala, he served in the Guatemalan Army before immigrating at 19 and becoming a U.S. citizen.
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes restarting contract inmates to fund the county jail.
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“In “Contract Inmates”, we can address the growing issue in our jail.”
Supports addressing jail corrections officer staffing shortages.
ReportGisberth Gonzalez for SheriffCampaign website · Gisberth Gonzalez campaign · gonzalez4sheriff.com
“Now you have a staffing level at around 8 to 10 Corrections Officers”
Proposes a retention program for field deputies.
ReportGisberth Gonzalez for SheriffCampaign website · Gisberth Gonzalez campaign · gonzalez4sheriff.com
“the current shortage of field deputies, more specifically lateral deputies and the lack of any semblance of a retention program”
Pledges enhanced deputy training and standards.
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“I will pursue enhancing training and standards that equip our Deputies with the tools to be proactive in the community.”
Supports bridging the Hispanic community and law enforcement.
ReportGisberth Gonzalez for SheriffCampaign website · Gisberth Gonzalez campaign · gonzalez4sheriff.com
“Strengthen relationships with every community and continue bridging cultural and language gaps.”
Government & transparency
Pledges transparency and community outreach to restore trust.
ReportCandidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General ElectionProvided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
“Once elected, I plan to restore trust through transparency and community outreach that goes beyond my door.”
All sources (3)
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Okanogan County
Election filing · Washington Secretary of State · voter.votewa.gov
- Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election
Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov
- Gisberth Gonzalez for Sheriff
Campaign website · Gisberth Gonzalez campaign · gonzalez4sheriff.com
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