Progressive Activist Challenges Incumbent Lawman for Chittenden County Sheriff

Maryland voters oust incumbent, choose Will Milam to lead the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

By D. Kevin McNeir Special to the AFRO There’s a new sheriff in Montgomery County, Md.  Will Milam defeated incumbent Maxwell Uy by an almost 2:1 margin in the recent Democratic primary election, garnering 65 percent of the vote to become the nominee for the general election.  Montgomery County Sheriff-elect Will Milam says addressing domestic violence and investing in youth programs are among his top priorities as he prepares to lead the depart…

Q&A with the candidates for Chittenden County Sheriff

Newcomer Kevin Bloom is challenging incumbent Dan Gamelin for the Chittenden County Sheriff seat. The Aug. 11 Democratic primary will largely decide the race, with no Republicans currently on the ballot. Meet the candidates with this Q&A.

Progressive Activist Challenges Incumbent Lawman for Chittenden County Sheriff

Kevin Bloom Credit: Daria Bishop The provocative lawn signs began popping up this spring: “STOP EVICTING CHILDREN.” They carried the message of a new candidate for Chittenden County sheriff, who, if elected, would be responsible for enforcing court-ordered evictions of renters, including families. But Kevin Bloom, a 32-year-old Burlington audio producer who identifies as transgender and uses they/them pronouns, has a different vision for the off…