By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com

DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Jeff Keener has announced his intentions to run for DeKalb County Constable, District 4. Keener will be a candidate in the Republican primary.

“The main goal is to keep the citizens of DeKalb County safe from harm to the best of my ability,” said Keener. “My mission...will be to serve the citizens of District 4 and DeKalb County with duty, respect, and integrity.” 

Keener has been involved in public safety for almost 20 years, during which time he has served as a volunteer fireman, wildland firefighter for the State of Alabama, and a reserve deputy with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Keener has extensive training in both fire and leadership and has been certified in the use of pepper spray and a taser from the Sheriff’s Office. 

“I always seek out training to be better prepared,” stated Keener. “My plan, if elected, is to be involved in as many community activities as possible for added security, form a way for the citizens to contact the constables for things like extra patrol or other needs that you may have, assist the local police and sheriff’s department with any activities emergency or non-emergency, and assist our fire departments with any needs they have.”

Keener will face Mark Huber and Billy J. Whitt in the Republican primary for DeKalb County Constable, District 4. No Democrats filed to run for the position. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 3.