Linder to run for Sheriff post again
01-20-2010 The Billings Gazette
Mike Linder, a lieutenant with the Yellowstone County Sheriff's office, plans to announce his candidacy for the sheriff at 10 a.m. Thursday on the courthouse lawn, according to a press release from Linder.In 2006, Linder ran for sheriff against incumbent Sheriff Chuck Maxwell, losing 32,287-25,141.
At that time, Linder said he would likely run for the office again.
During his tenure of more than 20 years with the sheriff's department, Linder has been a firearms instructor, tactical response team leader and a member of the river rescue team. He served as a scuba diver in search-and-rescue operations. He has won two lifesaving awards during his career, and was the Optimist Clubs of Billings officer of the year in 1994.