Elmore County's newly elected peace officer outlines priorities, key issues affecting local citizens

'As a sheriff... I need to be out in the field and talking to the people who elected me and be more involved so we can communicate better. The voters who elected me are my boss and they want to hear from me. They want me be to out there.' -- Sheriff-elect Mike Hollinshead

The election results became final several days earlier, but Mike Hollinshead admitted that the realization still hadn't hit him. As Elmore County's first newly elected sheriff in more than three decades, he admits he's a bit overwhelmed at what he will face when he's officially sworn in.

"To be honest, it really hasn't sunk in yet," Hollinshead said. "It was unexpected; totally unexpected."

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