Now that the dust has settled, I feel the need to address my opponent’s approach in this election. Like the suspense of a rodeo bull ride, we’ve seen a flurry of activity, coupled with some exhilarating music over the loudspeaker, and the crowd takes a breath.
It is interesting that words such as “mismanagement” and “lack of accountability” have been uttered when great strides have been made in the operation at the sheriff’s office. Our successes of generating income offset two-thirds of last year’s jail budget, and last month alone we were a few dollars short of reaching $100,000 in revenue.
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