Jared A. Pearl
Candidate for Oneida County Sheriff
Background
- Occupation
- Retired New York State Police senior investigator; Maynard Volunteer Fire Department chief
Retired senior investigator with the New York State Police, which he joined in 2003, and chief of the Maynard Volunteer Fire Department. He previously worked as a town police officer in Clay and Dolgeville, a state corrections officer, and an Oneida County deputy sheriff and corrections officer.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes unmarked, practical vehicles instead of new command SUVs.
ReportJared Pearl to challenge Maciol for Oneida County SheriffNews coverage · Rome Sentinel · romesentinel.com
“return to practical, unmarked fleet vehicles that past sheriffs used”
Public safety
Proposes more deputy training to build community trust.
He also tied the training to officer wellness.
ReportJared Pearl to challenge Maciol for Oneida County SheriffNews coverage · Rome Sentinel · romesentinel.com
“He proposed investing in additional training for deputies to build trust within the community”
Pledges to reduce forced overtime and raise deputy morale.
ReportJared Pearl to challenge Maciol for Oneida County SheriffNews coverage · Rome Sentinel · romesentinel.com
“Deputies are being forced into inhumane overtime, missing time with their families and burning out.”
All sources (4)
- County Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Oneida County Board of Elections · Sep 9, 2026 · oneidacountynyvotes.gov
- What's on the Ballot? 2026 General Election sample ballots
Election filing · Oneida County Board of Elections · oneidacountynyvotes.gov
- Retired New York Trooper Runs for Oneida County Sheriff
News coverage · WKTV · wktv.com
- Jared Pearl to challenge Maciol for Oneida County Sheriff
News coverage · Rome Sentinel · romesentinel.com
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