After nearly 30 years in law enforcement, John Budensiek knows that the Sheriff’s number one job is to keep people safe. He won’t let politics or popular trends distract him from this basic mission. John Budensiek has a proven record and a plan to keep Martin County safe:

  • Keep public safety as the top priority.
  • Continue the culture of integrity within the sheriff’s office.
  • Work with prosecutors and judges to keep criminals locked up.
  • Anticipate needs that come with Martin County’s changing demographics and populations.
  • Leverage Aviation and Marine Units to continue fighting drug smugglers, human traffickers, and illegal immigration.
  • Create a dedicated Digital Forensics Unit.
  • Add a mental health unit to the Martin County Jail to better address crime related to mental illness.
  • Employ 21st Century tools to keep crime out of our community.
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John Budensiek (pronounced: BOO-den-seek) 

John Budensiek is a career Law Enforcement Officer who has served the citizens of Martin County his entire adult life. Budensiek’s career began at the age of 19 when he was hired at the Martin County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy in the Uniform Road Patrol Division.

Over his 27 years of service at MCSO, John Budensiek has served in every supervisory rank within the organization: Road Patrol Deputy, Special Investigations Detective, Sergeant of Special Investigations, Lieutenant of the Special Investigation Division (including SWAT, narcotics, marine, K9, and aviation), Captain of both the Uniform Road Patrol Division and Special Investigations Division, Major of the Department of Law Enforcement, and currently as the Chief Deputy (Undersheriff) for Sheriff William Snyder.

In addition to his nearly three decades of service within the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, John Budensiek holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Florida Sheriff’s Association Commanders Academy, and Leadership Martin County, Class 30.

John Budensiek grew up in Hobe Sound and is a lifelong resident of Martin County. Budensiek’s priorities are his family and faith along with being an active member in his local church. Some of his hobbies include motocross, surfing, basketball, softball, and weightlifting.

John has been married to Ada, his high school sweetheart, for 24 years. They reside in Hobe Sound with their four children.

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John Budensiek Campaign
PO Box 1773
Hobe Sound, FL 33475
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