Remove Buddy Harwood and Van Duncan from office immediately
The Issue
I am writing today fueled by the frustration and heartbreak that comes with discovering systemic abuse within our own community. Recent revelations about the abuse suffered by juveniles at the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center have been deeply distressing. New allegations have surfaced against the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, implicating them in these abuses, but these issues are not new. Instead, they have been hidden away, like so many skeletons in the closet, waiting until they finally came to light.
The ongoing misconduct and lack of accountability within our county leadership cannot go unchallenged any longer. Buddy Harwood and Van Duncan have proven through these actions—or in many cases, inactions—that they are unfit to lead and protect our community's most vulnerable citizens. The time to act is not in November; it is now. For the sake of our children, and our community's future, they must be removed from office immediately.
Researching more about this unfolding situation reveals even more allegations and reports of mistreatment and negligence. This is not a matter that can afford any more delays, or promises of future accountability. Every day these individuals remain in office is another day where justice is denied to those who suffered.
The power to protect our community and enforce change rests in our hands. By signing this petition, you join me and countless others in demanding that our local government and officials listen to our outcry. This is a critical moment for Madison County, and we must seize it together. Let us show our solidarity and hold these leaders accountable for their actions.
Please, I urge you to stand with me in this push for immediate action. Sign this petition now, tell your friends, and let us be the change we want to see. Together, we can ensure that Madison County becomes a community where integrity and safety are not just ideals, but the standards by which all leaders are measured
the link below is credited to Sarah Scully of Marshall.
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The Issue
I am writing today fueled by the frustration and heartbreak that comes with discovering systemic abuse within our own community. Recent revelations about the abuse suffered by juveniles at the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center have been deeply distressing. New allegations have surfaced against the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, implicating them in these abuses, but these issues are not new. Instead, they have been hidden away, like so many skeletons in the closet, waiting until they finally came to light.
The ongoing misconduct and lack of accountability within our county leadership cannot go unchallenged any longer. Buddy Harwood and Van Duncan have proven through these actions—or in many cases, inactions—that they are unfit to lead and protect our community's most vulnerable citizens. The time to act is not in November; it is now. For the sake of our children, and our community's future, they must be removed from office immediately.
Researching more about this unfolding situation reveals even more allegations and reports of mistreatment and negligence. This is not a matter that can afford any more delays, or promises of future accountability. Every day these individuals remain in office is another day where justice is denied to those who suffered.
The power to protect our community and enforce change rests in our hands. By signing this petition, you join me and countless others in demanding that our local government and officials listen to our outcry. This is a critical moment for Madison County, and we must seize it together. Let us show our solidarity and hold these leaders accountable for their actions.
Please, I urge you to stand with me in this push for immediate action. Sign this petition now, tell your friends, and let us be the change we want to see. Together, we can ensure that Madison County becomes a community where integrity and safety are not just ideals, but the standards by which all leaders are measured
the link below is credited to Sarah Scully of Marshall.
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Petition created on August 21, 2026