Billy Hill is my choice for sheriff

Friday evening, Sept. 24, I attended an event billed as a debate between write in candidate for Sheriff Billy Hill and current Undersheriff Rube Wrightsman.  I was looking forward to hearing facts and evidence to help me with my decision making in this important race. While the debate did not happen, though Billy Hill was there and ready, I did learn much from hearing Billy Hill speak and present his case for why he should be the next Sheriff.

One of the things that impressed me about Billy Hill is that he had clearly done his homework (he often referred to detailed research, notes and files.) He answered questions about the law, what the Sheriff’s department could do and how he would accomplish important goals for the department. This attitude of looking up the facts and statutes of the law and formulating a successful and sound strategy to take necessary actions is just what I want in a Sheriff.   Also important to me was learning of Billy Hill’s experience in search and rescue and difficult life and death investigations, which some would question, but is not in dispute.  Billy Hill presented evidence that he has successfully defended his rights, and because he has, he will better protect all of our rights.

In reviewing Billy Hill’s letters of recommendation, other supporting documentation and hearing key audience members in support of his candidacy, I can now say that I support Billy Hill for Sheriff.

In previous elections, I have been swayed by lies and innuendo about Billy Hill’s record.  I’m glad this year that I looked into things more and put the credibility back were it belongs-on facts and a verifiable proven track record-away from those that sling mud and misrepresent the truth.