Long‑time Pueblo resident and former Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office captain Leroy Mora has entered the race for county sheriff, promising a campaign built on four pillars: leadership, experience, education and faith. Mora, who raised his family and now watches his grandchildren grow up in Pueblo, says his deep roots in the community shape his character and commitment to public service.
Decades of Service
Mora served 27 years with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, advancing from deputy to sergeant, lieutenant and captain. In those roles he worked across the law‑enforcement, detention and emergency‑services bureaus, gaining a comprehensive view of public‑safety operations. He also completed 20 honorable years in the Colorado Army National Guard, retiring as a First Sergeant (E‑8) after attending numerous leadership courses that emphasized discipline, teamwork and putting people first.
Education and Professional Development
Holding both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business administration from CSU‑Pueblo, Mora stresses that modern policing requires solid organizational leadership, sound financial management and strategic planning. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy’s 255th session in Quantico, Virginia, a program recognized for developing senior law‑enforcement executives.
Policy Priorities
Staffing and Morale – Mora argues that the greatest resource in any agency is its people. He proposes a comprehensive recruitment and retention strategy, enhanced training, clear performance recognition and competitive advancement opportunities. By fostering a culture of respect, accountability and teamwork, he aims to rebuild morale and ensure deputies feel supported rather than adversarial toward union leadership.
Budget Management – Committing to responsible fiscal stewardship, Mora will conduct a thorough review of expenditures, seek efficiencies, and prioritize funding for essential law‑enforcement services, equipment, training and community‑safety programs. He plans to work closely with county commissioners and explore grants and alternative funding sources to avoid unnecessary spending.
Community Partnerships – Strengthening ties with the Pueblo Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office, state and federal agencies, elected officials, businesses and community groups is central to his vision. Open communication and mutual trust, he says, will help the Sheriff’s Office earn public confidence and deliver professional service to every resident.
Homelessness and Public Safety – Recognizing the growing homelessness crisis as a public‑safety concern, Mora calls for a coordinated strategy that addresses substance‑abuse and mental‑health challenges while protecting the community. He stresses that law enforcement cannot solve homelessness alone; instead, partnerships with city and county governments, nonprofits, healthcare providers and other stakeholders are needed to connect individuals to housing, treatment and employment opportunities.
Faith and Family
Throughout his campaign, Mora emphasizes the role of Christian faith in guiding his decisions and the importance of strong families as the foundation of a safe community. He asserts that his values will inform a compassionate yet firm approach to law enforcement.
Looking Ahead
If elected, Mora pledges to lead by example, listening to deputies and citizens alike, and to create a Sheriff’s Office that works collaboratively to protect Pueblo County while upholding the principles of integrity, discipline and service.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
