Endorsed By

Sheriff Chad Sheehan

I am proud to announce that I have been endorsed by Woodbury County Sheriff Chad Sheehan.

I am very honored by this endorsement. Sheriff Sheehan's endorsement speaks to my personal character and professional competence. I believe in honesty, integrity, and following the letter of the law. As the next Auditor Recorder I will perform all my duties in a legal and ethical manner.

Continuing to serve the citizens of Woodbury County as your next Auditor Recorder is my goal. Your support will be greatly appreciated. Every vote matters.

Senator Rocky DeWitt

Last fall, when I was considering running for Auditor, I talked with State Senator Rocky DeWitt. Rocky encouraged me to run for the position and he reinforced that message this past week stating he "absolutely endorsed" me. Rocky and I worked together when he was a member of the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors. He knows my qualifications and can attest to my professionalism in the performance of my duties. Thank you Senator DeWitt, this is a great honor, and most importantly Rocky, I continue to pray for you in your battle.

Sioux City Chamber of Commerce Member

Charese Yanney is endorsing my run for Auditor Recorder. Charese is a local business/civic leader, who has been active in the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce for years. I met with her this weekend and discussed my candidacy. Charese is amazing.

Vicki Huls,

Arlington Township Clerk

Lance Hamann,

Morgan Township Clerk

Sergeant Bluff Police Chief Scott Pack has endorsed me in my run to be the next Woodbury County Auditor. I have been fortunate enough to have worked with him in a variety of capacities and to have earned his trust to fulfill the duties as Woodbury County Auditor.

I want to congratulate Scott and the SBL Archery Team on their run to be national champs! Let's support them Woodbury County!

I will hit the Bullseye in the June 4th Republican primary with your support! Thank you Chief Pack!

Scott Pack,

Sergeant Bluff Police Chief

Dave Amick

I'm pleased to announce that I have been endorsed by former Woodbury County Sheriff Dave Amick. Sheriff Amick is a past Woodbury County Fair Manager and Mayor of Bronson Iowa.

Sheriff Amick served on the Woodbury County Emergency Management Commission that represents communities around Woodbury County and Sioux City, and was on it when I was appointed and served as the Emergency Management coordinator.

In his endorsement Sheriff Amick states, "Michelle Skaff is a competent and capable public servant who is a great choice to be the next Woodbury County Auditor Recorder.

I very much appreciate your endorsement.

Abby Riesberg

I'm honored to receive another major endorsement from a professional colleague, Monona County Treasurer Abby Riesberg.

"I am proud to endorse Michelle Skaff for Woodbury County Auditor Recorder. I was fortunate to have worked with Michelle for 3 years in Woodbury County while in the Property Tax Cashier position under Woodbury County Treasurer Michael Clayton. Michelle is the lady with all the answers. Always professional, hard working, positive attitude and caring. I remember sitting in a software conversion meeting with Michelle and listening to Michelle explain the new software in comparison to the old software. She was attentive to all my questions and concerns in relation to my tiny part of the big picture. I remember walking out of that conversion meeting thinking, I want to be a person like Michelle someday. Someone willing to help understand, someone willing to explain, and someone that provides positivity and encouragement.

Michelle has proven her integrity and commitment to the tax payers and voters of Woodbury County for 28 years. Woodbury County needs Michelle Skaff as Woodbury County Auditor Recorder."

I'm pleased to have the endorsement of FBI Special Agent Ret. Jon Moeller. I worked with Agent Moeller on a variety of projects when I served as the Director of a Law Enforcement Intelligence Information Sharing Office covering 16 counties in Northwest Iowa. Integrity/Honesty/ Trust.-Thank you agent Moeller.

Chief Richard Headid

I have been endorsed by North Sioux City Chief of Police and Union County District 3 Commissioner Richard Headid.

Chief Headid stated " I have known Michelle professionally for the past 24 years. Throughout her career as a 911 operator, Region 3 Law Enforcement Intelligence Sharing Center Director, Woodbury County Emergency Management Coordinator, and currently as Woodbury County Deputy Auditor, Michelle has proven that she is a dedicated public servant who has the education, and practical experience needed to be the next Auditor for the citizens of Woodbury County. I am confidant that she will lead the Woodbury County Auditor's office in accordance to the law and this is why she has earned my endorsement." - POLICE CHIEF RICHARD HEADID

Thank You Chief Headid for this endorsement.

Honesty- Integrity- Trustworthy. Thank you Sheriff TeBrink for your support and endorsement.

Sheriff Jeff TeBrink

Endorsement Letter from Iowa DCI Special Agent in Charge (Ret.) Kirk Nielsen

Mayor Greg Crook

I'm very happy to announce this endorsement from former Mayor Greg Crook.

Greg is a former educator /sports coach, a small business owner, and I worked with him in my capacity as Woodbury County Emergency Management coordinator while he was the Mayor for the City of Hornick, Iowa

"It’s an honor to endorse Michelle Skaff as County Auditor. Having worked closely with Michelle, while I served as Mayor of Hornick, I found her to be of high character and integrity! She is honest and a very hard worker! She will represent all Woodbury County. I hope all my family and friends will vote for Michelle Skaff. " - Greg Crook

Correctionville Mayor,

Ken Bauer

I'm happy to receive the endorsement of Correctionville Mayor Ken Bauer. In his endorsement Mayor Bauer stated he has followed my work as Deputy Auditor and cited my capabilities and knowledge of Auditor responsibilities, including serving as the Parliamentarian to the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors.

Thank you Mayor Bauer for your endorsement!

Thank you Salix Mayor Kevin Nelson for your endorsement.

"I endorse Michelle Skaff for County Auditor. She will do a great job and has many years in the County Auditor's office and fresh ideas to bring to the role." Kevin Nelson

Salix Mayor,

Kevin Nelson

Cushing Mayor, Jesse VanHouten

I would like to thank Cushing Iowa Mayor Jesse VanHouten

for his endorsement.

Scott Mitchell,

Hornick Mayor

Mike Van Burkum, Iowa State Patrol Colonel - Retired

I have been endorsed by former Mayor and current Pierson Fire Chief Max Dunnington. Max has endorsed me because I am "Trustworthy." I worked with Max in my capacity as a 911 operator and later as the Woodbury County Emergency Management Coordinator. I appreciate your endorsement and your commitment to the citizens of Pierson and Woodbury County.

I'm happy to have the endorsement of Danbury Fire Chief Bob Welte who I worked with while serving as the Woodbury County Emergency Management Coordinator, and still today as Deputy Auditor.

Bob Welte, Danbury Fire Chief

Jason Garnand,

Bronson Mayor

I have been endorsed by Bronson Iowa Mayor Jason Garnand. Thank you Jason! I placed a sign in his yard this weekend.

I am proud to announce a major endorsement from Communications Workers of America Local 7103 after a unanimous vote from their executive board. Locally this board represents workers from Woodbury County Secondary Roads, AT&T, Century Link/Lumen, and Sioux City Public Libraries.

Breaking news! I'm happy to announce my candidacy for Woodbury County Auditor is being backed by CWA local 7177, that represents the Woodbury County Deputies and Correctional Officers Association. I presented to this association on May 20th, and we had a very good discussion of items of that concern them.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

Sergeant Bluff Mayor Jon Winkel has endorsed my candidacy in this letter. I worked with Mayor Winkel when I served as the Woodbury County Emergency Management Coordinator and currently while serving as the Deputy Auditor in charge of finance. Thank you for your support Mayor Winkel!

Iowa Young Republicans

The Iowa Young Republicans are proud to endorse Michelle Skaff for Woodbury County Auditor!

Michelle is a born and raised Iowan, earning degrees from West High School and Iowa State University. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother.

Michelle’s list of qualifications is extensive and proves that day one she’ll hit the ground running. She has worked in public service for 28 years as a 911 operator, director of a 16-county law enforcement intelligence network, serving as Woodbury County Emergency Management Coordinator, and deputy auditor.

Let’s get Michelle across the finish line on November 5th.

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