Zuchowski has used Deputies, Sheriff assets, and Prisoners for his campaign.
He has used the Sheriff’s office and jail to display his campaign signs.
Zuchowski has filed fraudulent campaign finance reports which is in Violation orc 3599.36 . He did not mentioning the fundraiser event he held on 2/3/24 as well as not reporting any for expenses on his campaign finance report that was signed; acknowledging that they are committing a fifth-degree felony.
Bruce received major campaign donations from Sarchione Ford & Sarchione Chevy. Within months of getting into office, he awarded contracts to Sarchione regardless of the laws prohibiting which. He was in direct violation of Ohio revised code 3517.13 (I) through (z). We have pay to play laws in Ohio in order to diminish corruption.
He has bought and leased 85 vehicles so far, including 9 pick up trucks. Why does the sheriffs department need nine pick up trucks?
He is selling flags that say “Fuck around and find out -Portage County Sheriff’s Office Bruce Zuckowski” in which the Great Seal of Ohio can be found. That paints a picture of a militarized sheriffs and degrades such seal. As a veteran of the Marine Crops, professionalism was of high priority and never would such actions be considered acceptable.
With a $8.2 million increase, he already is $4.6 million over budget.
His commissioner, Jill Crawford advised to remain in budget and now no longer receives the support from Zuchowski.
Bruce refuses to work with the other Police departments.
All cops our equal and deserve reliable equipment not just Bruce Zuchowski and his deputies.
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