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Matt Link Announces Candidacy for Sheriff

Matthew Link Chief Deputy at the Henderson County Sheriff's office, is making his announcement that he is seeking the position of Sheriff in the upcoming election.

In a press release he sent to The Quill Matthew addresses the "Citizens of Henderson County: I, Matthew Link, would like to announce my candidacy for Sheriff of Henderson County in the 2022 election.

I have lived in Henderson County my entire life and graduated from Southern High School in 1999. From there, I attended Southeastern Community College where I received a degree in Political Science.

I have spent the last 21 years working at the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, starting as a dispatcher and a jailer.

I was promoted to Deputy Sheriff and graduated from the University of Illinois Police Academy in December of 2002. Since then I have taken on many roles, including Detective and Chief Deputy.

I have worked under Sheriff Seitz and retired Sheriff Haynes as Chief Deputy and both of them tasked me with taking on a larger leadership role within the department. 

I am proudly married to my wife Rabeka and together we have raised two children, Zac (21) and Addy (18).

I have helped coach the West Central Middle and High School football teams.

I am Deputy Coroner for Henderson County under Kris Beals and I have spent my adulthood volunteering for the MST and Biggsville Fire Departments.

I enjoy helping my family and friends on their farms when I am not working. 

I am running for Sheriff because I believe that I can continue to steer the department in the right direction. Along with Sheriff Seitz, I have added key pieces of technology to help assist the work of my employees.

I also have an extensive knowledge of the budget and the issues that this county faces moving forward. I believe that we need to continue to keep our citizens safe, while maintaining a level of professionalism that our community can be proud of.

I also believe in transparency and keeping the public involved with current events that involve the department. 

Overall, I want to lead by example and show up with a positive work ethic everyday.

I have been fully endorsed by both retired Sheriff Steven Haynes and by Sheriff Donald Seitz and I congratulate him on his much deserved retirement.

Link is running on the ballot as a Republican in the June 28th Primary Election.