John (Johnny) Morris has lived in the Grassy Creek area of Granville County since 2019. He has children and grandchildren.

John Morris currently lives in Grassy Creek.

John is a retired law enforcement professional. He worked for the Durham Police Department for 30 years, including time on the Selective Enforcement Team, in narcotics investigations, and as a division commander. After retiring, he spent 15 years in commercial real estate and eventually became general manager of a multi-million-dollar operation. He is also a certified firearms instructor.

John currently works as the general manager of a commercial real estate company. Previously, he worked as a division commander in the Durham Police Department.

John is a retired law enforcement professional with 30 years of service in the Durham Police Department.

John's campaign for Granville County Sheriff is his first run for public office.

Plans to "focus on hiring, developing, and retaining deputies and detention officers" with competitive salaries.

- Plans to "focus on hiring, developing, and retaining deputies and detention officers" with competitive salaries.
- Opposes gun control.

Public Safety

Said he plans to reduce fiscal waste and increase efficiency.

- Said he plans to reduce fiscal waste and increase efficiency.

Jail Management

Said he will "take a zero-tolerance approach to drug dealers while also supporting treatment and prevention programs."

- Said he will "take a zero-tolerance approach to drug dealers while also supporting treatment and prevention programs."

Criminal Justice

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John (Johnny) Morris

John (Johnny) Morris has a background in law enforcement, having served for 30 years with the Durham Police Department. He has also worked in commercial real estate for 15 years. He and his family moved to the Grassy Creek area of Granville County in 2019. He has children and grandchildren.

John is a retired law enforcement professional. He previously worked for the Durham Police Department for 30 years, where he served in patrol, narcotics, and undercover operations. He also held leadership roles, including investigator, supervisor, watch commander, and division commander. After retiring, he spent 15 years in commercial real estate and eventually became general manager of a multi-million-dollar operation. He is also a certified firearms instructor.

John is a retired police officer with 30 years of service at the Durham Police Department.

John is a retired police division commander. He worked at the Durham Police Department for 30 years, where he served in patrol, narcotics investigations, undercover operations, and led the Selective Enforcement Team. He previously worked in commercial real estate for 15 years as the general manager of a multi-million-dollar operation.

John is a general manager at a commercial real estate firm, where he has been for 15 years. He previously worked at the Durham Police Department for 30 years as a patrol officer, narcotics investigator, undercover operator, tactical team leader and division commander.

John (Johnny) Morris’s campaign for Sheriff of Granville County is his first entry into politics.

John (Johnny) Morris's campaign for Sheriff of Granville County is his first entry into politics.

- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 