The San Joaquin County Sheriff Deputy Sergeant Association has endorsed County Supervisor Robert Rickman, who is running for reelection in the Fifth Supervisorial District.

“Under your leadership as a member of the County Board of Supervisors, we have observed a genuine commitment to fostering an environment that prioritizes the safety and security of our residents. Your understanding of law enforcement’s challenges and continuous advocacy for the Sheriff’s Office has not gone unnoticed,” wrote the Association in their endorsement statement.

“The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is critical in maintaining public safety in our community. It is an honor to earn such an esteemed endorsement,” said Rickman.

San Joaquin County Sheriff Deputy Sergeant Association adds its name to a growing list of local leaders and organizations endorsing Rickman’s reelection campaign for Supervisor, including the San Joaquin County Deputy Sheriffs Association, the Local 3355 Tracy Firefighters Association, Congressman John Duarte, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, State Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua, Escalon Mayor Dave Bellinger, Ripon Mayor Michael Restuccia, San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools Troy Brown, Lodi Mayor Pro Tempore Lisa Craig, and Tracy Mayor Pro Tempore Eleassia Davis.

Supervisor Rickman, who currently serves as chair of the county board, is a third-generation San Joaquin County resident. He graduated from Tracy High School and attended San Joaquin Delta College and Sacramento State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. Rickman also earned a Juris Doctor degree from Humphrey’s School of Law. He was first elected to the Tracy City Council in 2010, then elected as Tracy’s Mayor in 2016, and re-elected in 2018 before serving on the county Board of Supervisors.