I agree with the first paragraph of Bill Brunetti”s letter to the editor that candidates need endorsements but that is where it stops.
We all need to really look at why would they endorse a particular candidate.
Could it be that behind closed doors the current sheriff has given them reason to back him?
The endorsement by the Deputy Sheriff”s Association is likely more of an endorsement to the candidate that will then back the public safety salaries/pensions/retirements as the good ?ol boys society has since forever.
In the third paragraph he states that “They also have nothing to gain by the endorsement and in fact have a lot to lose should the other guy win.”
Now, what are they going to lose? Think about it. Think about the federal lawsuit filed against Mitchell and more than 25 other Lake County officials.
The lawsuit reportedly says “the action arises principally from the unconstitutional, corrupt efforts” of county elected and law enforcement officials to prosecute Dinius for a homicide he did not commit.
Lake County needs a fresh start and for my house, Rivero, will get our votes and we hope that Baxter will take the opportunity to join our fresh start.
BK Benavidez
Lakeport
