Mesa County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Ross Young formally announced his candidacy for sheriff Tuesday afternoon, at an event that packed the house at Mountain Air Roasters Coffee in Grand Junction.

In a brief speech to the crowd, which included several current and former law enforcement officials, Young — who has been in law enforcement for 18 years — said he was proud to call Mesa County home, vowing to strengthen its public safety and support its officers, if elected.

“As your next sheriff, I will lead with courage, character and commitment, not as slogans, not as talking points, but as principles that will guide every decision that I make,” Young said. “Your sheriff’s office will take a firm stance against crime that impacts our families. We will lead proactively, use smarter tactics, inc

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