The partys endorsement played a large role in his long-shot election victory. "Im deeply honored and humbled that you have elected me as your next Sheriff. [39][7][40], During the COVID-19 pandemic, Villanueva refused to enforce vaccine requirements for LASD staff. From 2006 to 2010, Villanueva was an adjunct professor of criminal justice at . Carranza does not have a listed campaign website. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times) Among likely voters,. He also headed the Asian Crime Task Force, commanding a group of investigators and multilingual deputies to investigate crimes committed against Asian people. Ranking third was LASD Lt. Eric Strong, who received 13% of the votes, while the other candidates did not break into the double-digit percentages: Retired LASD Assistant Chief and current LAX Police Chief Cecil Rhambo received 8%; LASD Sgt. He went to the well of Republican Party talking points for his barbs, saying that people on the boardwalk were there to enjoy the free services and that the Democratic elected officials dont want to offend anybody.. Villanueva suspended the department's participation in this program immediately after taking office, describing the cash payments as "blood money". He and Villanueva had worked closely together in the past, Vera said, even consulting on his boss 2018 campaign. [41], Department officials conducted a threat assessment in August 2020 to identify risks to the sheriffs safety. Alex Villanueva: LA County Sheriff Candidate 04:40 Vandalism, looting and flames were all tearing through Long Beach six days after the death of George Floyd. Matt Rodriguez received 4%; Retired LASD commander Eli Vera received 4%; and coming in last was State Parole Agent April Saucedo Hood with 2% of the votes. After a tumultuous first term marked by his combativeness and controversies, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva's bid for reelection was at risk Wednesday morning as early results showed . The actual big lie, Villanueva said, stemmed from the murder of Floyd. Luna said he plans to increase transparency in the department to the media and public, as well as to outside observers and oversight organizations. Come December this year, theres going to be a new majority in the Board of Supervisors, Villanueva said, and Im confident it will be one of law and order that will invest in public safety and not divest from it.. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva accepted defeat in his pursuit for a second four-year term in the top law enforcement spot to Robert Luna on Tuesday. In the year since the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, the left-leaning elected officials who dominate politics in Los Angeles and other large U.S. cities have been scrambling to assuage demands for meaningful changes to policing. Joe Collins, a Republican backed by Trump who tried to unseat U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles), was there, and Elsa Aldeguer, an activist whose social media accounts are filled with photos from pro-Trump rallies, gave a speech decrying the Black Lives Matter group. "So, them trying to paint me somehow as a born-again conservative, the facts don't bear out. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. After completing the Sheriff's Academy (Class 232), Villanueva was assigned to the Inmate Reception Center, the processing center for the Sheriff's Department's jail system. County Sheriff With nearly 57 percent of the vote, retired Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna is on track to replace incumbent Alex Villanueva, who was trailing at 43 percent. Homelessness was at the top of Sabine Pleissner's mind as well. Villanueva promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and served at the Century Regional Detention Facility, which primarily houses female inmates. Following Election Day , Luna come out as the front-runner in the race. The 46-year-old Mar Vista resident voted for Luna. Community policing meaning more deputies on foot and bike patrols and stronger relationships with businesses, schools and other community organizations is the foundation of her plans to improve the department, Steinbrenner said. ", Sonenshein added of Villanueva: "If he wins, I think it would kind of challenge the conventional wisdom that he's made so many enemies in L.A. that he couldn't possibly be reelected.". The Associated Press contributed to this report. Following several occasions during which the sheriff refused to appear before them, the Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission called on Villanueva to resign in October 2020. The incumbent also criticized Luna, who recently retired as Chief . UPDATED, 3 PM: Embattled Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has conceded defeat in his re-election bid against former Long . A Texas sheriff is leaving the Democratic party for the Republicans, another loss for the Dems as they embrace the welfare of criminals over decent, law-abiding people. After a tumultuous first term marked by his combativeness and controversies, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva's bid for reelection was at risk Wednesday morning as early results. Polls showed Villanueva lagging behind Luna in the head-to-head race and battling against high disapproval ratings. [27] One of the most prominent such groups is the "Banditos" at East Los Angeles Sheriff Station. ((Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)), The criminal community is operating 24/7: LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva. As the early results were flashed onto a screen in a corner of an airy venue where Luna was holding an election night party, supporters sent up excited whistles. Villanueva, who had a reputation for defying police defunders and vaccine mandates, conceded to his opponent during a press conference where he faulted the county for its negotiation Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva accepted defeat in his pursuit for a second four-year term in the top law enforcement spot to Robert Luna on Tuesday. The killing came as Los Angeles and the rest of the country were roiled by massive protests over the murder of Floyd and other police killings, and instead of trying to ease tensions, the sheriff took a combative approach. Weaknecht started his career in the Berks County Sheriff's Office in May of 1984 as a deputy . As a Black and Asian man, Rhambo said, he understands what its like to walk along the street as a person of color. The first section asked whether he will run for re-election,. The "Last Week Tonight" host didn't hold back on the man running for re-election as L.A. county sheriff while facing corruption allegations and targeting a journalist. Vera, who rose through the ranks of the Sheriffs Department, working in multiple division and bureaus, was promoted to the rank of chief in December 2018. The sheriff previously faced criticism for attempting to muzzle the press by insinuating that a local reporter was under criminal investigation related to her coverage of a leaked tape showing a deputy kneeling on a handcuffed inmate. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on Twitter: @danimwallace. [30], In his first week in office, Villanueva followed through on another campaign promise[31] to direct the removal of federal immigration agents from Los Angeles County jails, court facilities, and patrol stations. [21] In January 2021, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra launched a civil rights investigation of the LA County Sheriff's Department which sought to determine whether the LASD has engaged in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional policing, following allegations of excessive force, retaliation, and other misconduct. Working with the community is a big part for me, Luna said. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva speaks at a press conference to address vaccine mandates in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 2, 2021. It wasnt until the pandemic that he banned inmate transfers to ICE altogether, unless federal agents have a warrant. Villanueva and McDonnell advanced to the general election runoff. Villanueva did not respond to an interview request for this story. "[14] McDonnell removed only a few upper-rank staff, instead focusing on catching lower-rank personnel in infractions. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Beyond those issues, the candidates, including the incumbent, also discussed the homeless crisis, rising crime, jail reform, staffing and addressing mental health challenges among deputies. The department has been under heavy scrutiny over a steady stream of scandals, many of which erupted during Villanuevas watch and others that predate him. His family moved to Rochester, New York at an early age. [26], The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has a long history with deputy gangs, some of which have been accused of violence. Villanuevas camp would have you believe it knows what its doing. Among the attendees were several of Luna's former challengers in the primary election, including Eric Strong, a lieutenant with the Sheriff's Department who had campaigned on bringing greater oversight to the department. "We spoke truth to power.". History says theyll face an uphill challenge regardless of the sheriffs political meanderings. Something happened with the wine harvest, and it is an upside-down world right now. He didnt elaborate. L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is behind in polls, and his disapproval numbers are high. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Hans Johnson, president of the East Area Progressive Democrats, said Villanuevas permit push smacks of political calculus., He sees that many of us who originally hoped for his public service as sheriff have now turned our efforts to removing him from office, and so its clear hes casting about for a new base of support.. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva meets with supporters after speaking at an election night gathering in Boyle Heights in June. Besides that accusation and the one Vera levied at him, Villanueva has also been accused of investigating political enemies, publicly blasted journalists who have written unflattering stories about the Sheriffs Department, and openly feuded with the county Board of Supervisors which called on him to resign in September 2020 and also sought, ultimately unsuccessfully, a way to oust the elected public safety leader. A victory for Villanueva would mean continuity in leadership but set the stage for a different sort of instability as a second term would probably embolden Villanueva to continue with his well-worn practice of antagonizing people who oversee him and his budget. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Various studies, he said, show that treating mental health issues among law-enforcement officers reduces misconduct. He has so far received $1.8 million in donations, more than six times that of his next closest opponent. We have a problem, Villanueva told the group. We found 15 similar law enforcement shootings, many fatal, Democratic Party rebukes L.A. County sheriff; some feel misled, almost conned, time on another of Foxs reliably conservative shows, dislodge a sitting L.A. County sheriff in more than a century, Im afraid for her life: Riverside CC womens coach harassed after Title IX suit, Six people, including mother and baby, killed in Tulare County; drug cartel suspected, Want to solve climate change? Lunas status as a former police chief for Long Beach one of the regions marquee cities, with 274,000 registered voters likely makes him one of the frontrunners in the race. Like Villanueva, Gascn was opposed to cash bail and wanted to restrict local cooperation with immigration agents. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Were running against the woke left, and were going to win, said Javier Gonzalez, a campaign consultant for Villanueva. We have to sit down with our elected officials, he said. He defeated incumbent sheriff Jim McDonnell in the 2018 L.A. County Sheriff's race, making him the first to unseat an incumbent in over 100 years. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who defied police defunders and vaccine mandates, survived Tuesdays primary but will have to head to a runoff in November to defend his re-election. So, get back to reporting everything, both sides, passionately, and then well be better off because of it. 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Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. A Times' analysis found that at least 50 people who received permits to carry weapons in public contributed either to Alex Villanueva's first campaign for L.A. County sheriff or his current bid for reelection, and more than half gave the money before being granted a permit. 2022 was deadly for cops yet many of their murders were entirely preventable Los Angeles sheriff Alex Villanueva was soundly defeated in his bid for reelection, conceding from the race on. Another way he would address housing problems and homelessness, if elected, would be through the departments Civil Management Bureau, which helps with evictions. The team Villanueva led was located at the Maravilla Housing Project. Here's Why He's Known As A Maverick", "Meet new LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva", "Sheriff Alex Villanueva talks to students pursuing law enforcement careers at Cal State Long Beach", "Former No. Many onetime allies, aides and supporters have fallen out with him, with some accusing him of abusing his power . "We're running against the woke left, and we're going . His priorities, he said, include addressing homelessness, rebuilding relationships with community partners and relaxing some restrictions on carrying concealed weapons. The field of opponents include some big names in county law enforcement, including Cecil Rhambo, chief of police for Los Angeles International Airport; Robert Luna, who served as Long Beachs first Latino police chief from 2014 until his retirement in December; and Eliezer Eli Vera, who has accused Villanueva of demoting him after he decided to run against his boss, an allegation the sheriff has denied. Villanueva is married to Vivian Villanueva, who retired from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in 2016 after 24 years of service. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. After a tumultuous first term marked by his combativeness and controversies, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva's bid for reelection was at risk Wednesday morning as early results showed . Another blast is on the way. Instead of just helping landlords get tenants out, Rhambo said, he would work to prevent the evictions in the first place. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Thank you for your support. We accomplished the missionwe could have probably used four more years to solidify it, but we set a standard, a very high standard.". Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. But Villanueva certainly has the war chest of a front-running incumbent. The LA County Registrar-Recorder website posted live results from the election, and as of Tuesday, Luna had received 60 percent of the vote and Villanueva had 40 percent. Sheriff Villanueva launches reelection campaign amid deputy gang scandal. She said her solution for the issues at the East Los Angeles Sheriffs Station was to simply tear it down. Additional endorsements this month include: The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 13 workers Union Local and the El Monte Police Officers Association. The sheriff has been locked in a long-running power struggle with the countys Board of Supervisors, which controls the department's $3.8-billion budget. Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who fought back against pandemic mandates and controversies during his first term, was in danger of losing his bid for reelection as early results favored his . [13] Former Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell was elected Sheriff in 2014, with the expectation he would fix the problems. or redistributed. One day after the LA County Board of Supervisors made public a proposal that could give them the power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause, Sheriff Alex Villanueva's re-election . Villanueva formally admitted defeat during a press conference at the Hall of Justice near downtown L.A. after the latest election results from the county registrar's office showed with more than 1.2 million ballots counted, his opponent won with just over 60% of the vote from county residents. The Texas Republican party was proud to announce that Dwayne Villanueva, Sheriff of Karnes County, is leaving the Democrats. During a short speech, he reminded the downbeat crowd how on election night four years ago he had initially trailed but surged into the lead when the vote tally was updated the next morning. Were offering L.A. Times subscribers first access to our best journalism. "Robert brings a good history of that type of oversight already, he said. Election season has also not been kind to the incumbent over the last three cycles. Villanueva, who had a reputation for defying police defunders and vaccine mandates, conceded to his opponent during a press conference where he faulted the county for its negotiation methodology before thanking his staff. The fact that were talking about gangs and police or deputies in the same sentence is crazy, he said. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. ((Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)), "You cant survive if all you can do is pair it with the political narrative of the establishment," he said. Heres a timeline, The Times podcast: How the California GOP lost its national sway, Veterans claim anti-vet bias in Metros choice of muralist for a new VA station, California faces catastrophic flood dangers and a need to invest billions in protection, Caregiver sentenced to life in prison for unspeakable sexual abuse of disabled children, Billie Eilish seeks restraining order against alleged home intruder who professed his love for her. ((Photo by Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images)), "Every single thing I campaigned on, I accomplished," Villanueva told KABC-TV ahead of Tuesdays primary. Villanueva, meanwhile, was left hoping for a comeback. We have to problem-solve and at the end of the day, what kind of person fights and calls people names to the same individuals who control your budget?". Also last week, the Board of Supervisors agreed to pay $47.6 million to settle several lawsuits alleging misconduct by sheriffs deputies. But in its place, Steinbrenner said, she would build a community center that would host town hall meetings, job fairs, festivals, community plays and more. [25] Though the LASD was one of the first law enforcement agencies in the nation to test body-worn camera technology, prior sheriffs had failed to implement such a system. His name is George Gascn.. Thank goodness! If you are not working in partnership with the community, you cannot reduce crime.. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. Villanueva was the first person in 104 years to unseat a sitting sheriff of Los Angeles County. We see the problem getting bigger every single year like clockwork. Villanueva, who served one four-year term, blamed his defeat on Los Angeles weaponized political machine and knocked the media in a rambling and emotional concession speech. Last week, two Black supervisors within the department, Sgt. Villanueva won the general election on November 4, 2018, with 53% to 47% for McDonnell. LA COUNTY SHERIFF VILLANUEVA REFUSES TO ENFORCE VACCINE MANDATE AT HIS AGENCY: 'SEVERELY UNDERSTAFFED' The LA County Registrar-Recorder website posted live results from the election, and as of. Luna, born in East Los Angeles, spent 37 years with the Long Beach Police Department and, as chief, worked to diversify the agency, though women are still far underrepresented. [43] They have one child. Los Angeles County has dropped a petition demanding that former Sheriff Alex Villanueva cooperate with the Office of the Inspector General's ongoing investigation into alleged internal LASD gangs . Sheriff Lee Baca, Undersheriff Paul Tanaka, and numerous other department employees were caught in the scandal and were later convicted of various federal charges. [35][36], In January 2020, former Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. He would do that, he said, by partnering with the Board of Supervisors, collaborating with oversight, creating clear channels of communication with all whom we serve, and setting aside differences for the fulfillment of one common purpose serving the residents of Los Angeles County.. [7] Villanueva's dissertation was on the subject of leadership diversity in law enforcement. We reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us, and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy the law, regulation, or government request. If elected, Vera said, he would stay away from the types of political clashes that have marred the current administration. Villanueva lost his bid for reelection in 2022 against former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna. He said the reason he came to me was he needed someone who would speak truth to power, to tell him that the emperor wasnt wearing any clothes and to give their opinion, Vera said. Market data provided by Factset. ((Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)), ((Photo by Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images)), ((Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)), firing of 4,000 of his deputies amid a crime wave, usurped the sheriffs power to enforce the COVID-19 mandate, 'You have failed': Texas lawmakers call on Biden's DHS secretary to abandon 'misguided liberal policies', George Santos denies scamming disabled veteran by raising money for their dog's cancer treatment, As historic numbers of migrants cross the border, their dogs are often left behind, Elites in Davos strategize on how to fight right-wing' groups: Hit back. Unlike most running, Luna does not have any previous ties to the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department. LOS ANGELES Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva launched his reelection campaign Saturday in Santa Fe Springs, as the embattled sheriff seeks a second term to lead a department under investigation by the state attorney general and its own oversight agency. Villanueva, in an interview, said his main priorities, if he is reelected, will include hiring more sworn and non-sworn employees and to address homelessness. Because we have less cops on the street, more crooks, less consequences you know, what could go wrong with that combination, right? Villanueva said last month. Were hiring our own sons and daughters to serve our community, he said. Saucedo Hood, on her website, listed her priorities as improving accountability, trust and transparency, and collaborating with the Board of Supervisors. LOS ANGELES, CA - Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced today that his campaign for his reelection has raised over $1.25 million. We have now issued more CCWs than the last three sheriffs combined, he crowed in April, when the number of permits he had issued or was close to issuing stood at 920. An upside-down world right now: the International sheriff villanueva reelection and Warehouse Union Local and the El Monte Police Association. 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