Well, that time is upon us once more. No, not the Presidential, Congressional, or even Gubernatorial elections. But the elections deputy sheriff's don't like, not one little bit. It's time for our bosses to get their smiles on and try to keep their jobs for another four years.
However, this year is shaping up to be a little different. After sixteen years in office Orange County Sheriff Kevin Beary has announced he will not be seeking re-election. This news has brought out four other candidates, so far, willing to throw their hats in the ring to take his job.
Additionally, Brevard County Sheriff Jack Parker has yet to announce if he will seek a second four years as sheriff. Not waiting to see what Sheriff Parker decides two others have already announced they will be interested in that job also. Sheriff Parker has until June 20th to decide, though the scuttlebutt over there is that he will not run. Instead he is rumored to be deciding which of his command staff to bless and back as his successor. We shall just have to wait and see.
Meanwhile, Seminole County Sheriff Don Eslinger is so far running un-opposed while Osceola County Sheriff Bob Hansell has at least one other contender for his job.
All of this means that until November we, as a collective group, will hold our breath and hope the winners of whichever race applies to us is the person best suited to lead our agencies for the next four years. If you have friends who are deputies ask their opinion - off duty - and you will hear the truth behind each agency. Ask them while they are on duty and they will respectfully decline to answer because it can cost us a lot more than just a new boss. Politics sucks, but it is the necessary progress a democratic nation demands for the peaceful transfer of power between opponents. That is why, as much as we dislike it, election season is the reason the United States IS the greatest nation in the world. We might not like who wins - but we voted and always accept the results.....................Well, almost always.
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Yes, and if we choose not to vote, well then we have no room to gripe at all! Mrs. Grits
Who are the candidates in Orange and Brevard?? I have family working at both agencies. Are the challengers comparable in qualifications to take the helm of these agencies????
Berry was good but I hear he stepped on it pretty good with an ethics probe. His people have lost respect for him over the years. I hear Parker lets his upper manager guys make all the decisions and they show a lot of favor to certain people (swat team). My family member hopes some retired Lt. gets Brevard sheriff.
Good luck and God bless our protectors!!!!!
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