Sheriff Mike Ezell Announces Campaign for U.S. Congress
April 7, 2021
“I’m compelled to do everything I can to ensure that our families live in a country that still believes in public safety, law and order, individual rights and liberties, ethics and integrity, and a free market economy that rewards hard work. If we’re going to tackle the problems facing America, we need someone in Congress with the unique background and firsthand experience of dealing with the most pressing issues facing our country.”
(Pascagoula, MS) – On Wednesday, April 7, Jackson County Republican Sheriff Mike Ezell announced his campaign for U.S. Congress in Mississippi’s Fourth District.
Sheriff Mike Ezell is a Republican who has served as Jackson County Sheriff since 2014 when he was first elected in a special election and re-elected to the position in 2015 and 2019. Sheriff Ezell has 40 years of service in law enforcement including working in the Pascagoula Police Department, Chief of Police of Ocean Springs and Sheriff of Jackson County.
Sheriff Ezell officially kicked off his campaign Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. with an announcement speech at the Jackson County Courthouse followed by additional announcement events in Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and Laurel. During his remarks, Ezell discussed why he’s running for Congress, his experience and qualifications to tackle the issues facing America, and also encouraging voters to join his campaign.
“As a husband, father and grandfather, I’m very concerned about the future of our country and the direction that Washington is trying to take us. I believe it’s time we all ask ourselves – what type of country is America today, and what will it be in the future,” Ezell said. “I believe President Trump’s policies had us moving in the right direction, and I am alarmed that President Biden and his allies are trying to undo every success of the last four years.”
“I’m running for Congress because I believe in the American way of life, and my experience in law enforcement and as Jackson County Sheriff has prepared me to go to Washington and fight back against those who seek to radically change this great country,” Ezell stated. “I look forward to meeting as many of my fellow citizens as possible in the Fourth Congressional District in the course of this campaign and hope to earn your vote."
By auditing the equipment and spending of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff
Ezell led the effort to recover 65 cars in his first year, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in
just gas expenses, and returned over one million dollars to the county in his first and second
years.
While serving, Ezell graduated from the Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy and
obtained a degree in criminal justice from the University of Southern Mississippi. He was also
selected to attend the FBI National Academy and later worked with the FBI on their Safe Streets
Task Force. He is an active member of the Jackson County Republican Club and the Mississippi
Sheriffs’ Association. Sheriff Ezell and his wife, Suzette, live in Pascagoula and are active
members of First Baptist Church of Pascagoula. They have one daughter and a granddaughter.
Below is a transcript of Sheriff Ezell’s campaign announcement speech:
Thank you for being here today. I’m honored that you’ve joined my wife, Suzette, and me as I
make an announcement that’s important to all of our future.
As a husband, father and grandfather, I’m very concerned about the future of our country and
the direction that Washington is trying to take us.
I believe it’s time we all ask ourselves – what type of country is America today, and what will it
be in the future?
I believe President Trump’s policies had us moving in the right direction, and I am alarmed that
President Biden and his allies are trying to undo every success of the last four years.
America must always be a country of law and order. But we can’t have law and order if we
don’t support the men and women of law enforcement who are trying to do their jobs to
protect us.
America must also be a country of strong borders. But we can’t have strong borders if
politicians in Washington refuse to enforce our immigration laws.
America must be a country where our citizens are confident that our elections are secure, every
legal vote counts, and no illegal votes are counted. But we cannot have free and fair elections if
Washington outlaws common-sense ideas like voter ID.
America must be a country where ethics and integrity still matter or else we will see corruption
grow out of control. But we can’t be a country of ethics and integrity if we turn a blind eye to
political favors and politics as usual.
America must always be a country where individual rights and Constitutional liberties are
respected and protected. And the right to life is guaranteed to all of our people, including the
unborn. But we can’t be a country of rights, liberties, and freedom if we allow politicians to
constantly erode and trample on these rights.
America also must always be a country where success is only limited by imagination, determination, and hard work. But we can’t be a country of opportunity and prosperity if our federal government raises our taxes and puts us on a path to socialism.
America is more than just an area of land. And it’s more than just an economy. At its foundation, our country is different from others because America is an idea – based on freedom, faith, and a government of laws.
It’s not enough for me to sit back and watch the decline of our country without trying to do something about it. I’ve always been willing to step forward to make a difference because I’ve always believed in the concept of service.
That’s why I’ve spent my adult life serving in law enforcement with a record of over 40 years of working my way up through the ranks in Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, and serving as Sheriff of Jackson County for the past six years.
I’m very honored to serve as Sheriff of Jackson County, and I appreciate the confidence the people have placed in me to hold that position of responsibility. I have not taken it for granted, and I have always worked to make you proud.
As part of my service as Sheriff, I’ve focused on law and order, and also fiscal responsibility—because that’s what taxpayers deserve. My record as Sheriff includes cleaning up corruption, focusing on high standards of ethics, integrity, and personal accountability. By auditing our equipment and spending, we returned over one million dollars to the county in each of my first two years as Sheriff.
I’m compelled to do everything I can to ensure that our families live in a country that still believes in law and order, individual rights, ethics and integrity, and an economy that rewards hard work.
It’s for all of these reasons that today, I’m announcing that I’m a Republican candidate for the United States Congress in Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District.
If we’re going to tackle the problems I mentioned earlier—we need someone in Congress with the unique background and firsthand experience of dealing with the most pressing issues facing our country.
When politicians talk about defunding the police and stripping our law enforcement officers of the constitutional protections they need to do our job - We need a Congressman who has a record of standing up and speaking up for the men and women of law enforcement and the people we serve.
When politicians talk about amnesty and open borders, we need a Congressman who has seen the harmful impact illegal immigration has on our communities and understands the urgent need for strong border security.
When politicians talk about gun control and weakening our rights and freedoms, we need a Congressman who understands that criminals ignore gun laws, so law-abiding citizens must have their 2nd Amendment rights protected.
There are certainly many other issues facing our country that need to be addressed.
America also faces challenges in an ever-changing world – so we must always make sure our military is prepared and equipped to handle any threats of terrorism at home or abroad. We can’t let down our guard in our fight against terrorism and our way of life.
And we can’t ever forget our veterans and the sacrifice they’ve made to protect our freedom. Our military and veterans deserve our support and gratitude.
And America faces the current and future challenges of the pandemic with an economy that must be jump-started by free enterprise, not overburdensome regulations. Our country can’t tax its way into prosperity, so the tax raisers in Washington must be met head-on.
Despite our challenges, I am confident in our future. America remains the leader of the free world. We have the strongest military, the wealthiest economy, and a Constitution that has guaranteed our freedoms for over 230 years.
But our freedom and strength did not happen by accident. It has been fought for and protected by generations who came before us. I am running for Congress because I believe in the American way of life, and my experience in law enforcement and as Jackson County Sheriff has prepared me to go to Washington and fight back against those who seek to radically change this great country.
I look forward to meeting as many of my fellow citizens as possible in the Fourth Congressional District in the course of this campaign, and hope to earn your vote.
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Congressman Mike Ezell announced he is running for re-election in 2024. First elected in 2022, Ezell pulled in a whopping 73 percent of the votes. He then traded in his sheriff’s badge and uniform for a suit and tie with an American flag pin. He is serving on the Homeland Security Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. If re-elected, Ezell hopes to work with other congress members like Alabama Congressman Jerry Carl and Georgia Congressman Drew Ferguson, who both endorsed him. Ezell is excited for the opportunity to continue serving his constituents if he wins re-election. “It’s a wonderful thing to be a member of Congress. It’s a wonderful feeling to be able to work for the people and to serve the people. And I will continue to do that as long as I’m in Congress, and I’ve always done that as a law enforcement officer and a sheriff. And I’ll continue to do that. We’re all about service. The only campaign promise I made when I was sheriff, and I hold this true, if you call, we’re coming and we’re going to help.” Congressman Jerry Carl said, “We share a lot of the same common influences, same businesses, so it’s important that I get somebody like Mike that I can work with. It’s important to the people in my district.” This election is just over a year away on November 5th, 2024. https://www.wxxv25.com/congressman-mike-ezell-announces-run-for- re-election/
