It is with great pleasure, I am advising the public that the Clear Lake Area members of the California Association of Highway Patrolmen are endorsing Sheriff Rodney K. Mitchell”s candidacy for Sheriff of Lake County. In fairness, our membership has been open-minded while listening to the platforms of all the candidates for the position of Sheriff; however, because of Mitchell”s track record of being fair, impartial and making the difficult decisions for the greater good of the community, we are compelled to give our support to him.
We have never endorsed a candidate for Sheriff of Lake County in previous elections, or for that matter, endorsed any political candidate for a local election. This, of course, begs the question, “Why now, and why Sheriff Mitchell?” Simply put, it is our collective opinion that Mitchell is the right man for the job, the only candidate who can handle these difficult times we are all facing.
As officers of the law, we have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Sheriff Mitchell and his deputies in the good times and the bad. We have always counted on our mutual respect, collective efforts and spirit of cooperation to not only keep the peace, but provide safety, service and security in Lake County. Now, more than ever, we are proud to move forward with Sheriff Mitchell and his staff in his efforts to make Lake County a safe and secure place for every citizen.
Erich Paarsch
Clear Lake Area Squad Club President
Representative ? California Association of Highway Patrolmen
