Jerry Daniels, Humboldt, is throwing his hat into the political ring.
Daniels, 45, filed Tuesday for a seat on the Allen County Commission.
He’s the second to file for the seat held by outgoing Dick Works, who announced previously he would not seek re-election.
Daniels joins Moran’s James Mueller as candidates, thus ensuring an Aug. 5 primary vote. (Both are Republicans.) Candidates have until June 2 to file.
Works’ seat covers much of the southern and eastern portions of Allen County, including Humboldt, Moran, Elsmore and Savonburg areas.
“Dick has done a great job,” Daniels said. “I want to do my part.”
Daniels has had a lengthy career in law enforcement. In addition to serving as Allen County undersheriff for about a year under current Sheriff Bryan Murphy, Daniels worked for about 20 years combined with the Humboldt Police Department and Kansas Highway Patrol.
A licensed pilot, Daniels also flew medical helicopters for several years, and now owns Humboldt Helicopters.
He also farms and ranches near Humboldt and is retired from the Kansas National Guard.
“I’ve worked at the city and state level, and working at the county level has given me an insight and experience I think would be valuable as a commissioner,” he said. “I’ve worked at the corporate level, and I’m a business owner.”
The general election is in November. The next commissioner will be seated in January 2015.
Daniels and his wife, Dena, have four children.
