Interesting thought: would Hamby have protected her from his supporters? I wonder, because many of his largest financial donations come from avowed ultra conservatives. His donor list, available on the Secretary of State’s website, looks a lot like the list of Duke Schirard, whom Sheriff Sean Smith defeated in 2014. That’s because Hamby is Duke 2.0 and would represent a giant step backwards for the sheriff’s office.
Many of the Letters to the editor from Hamby supporters spout half-truths and downright untruths about Smith. I think that is because Hamby has not articulated a vision for what he would do as sheriff. With no agenda, a limited educational background and limited managerial experience all his supporters can do is bash Sheriff Smith, who has done an admirable job.
La Plata County does not need a right wing “Sheriff Joe” (Arpaio). We deserve a well-educated, experienced leader in the sheriff’s office. That is Sean Smith. Join me in keeping him in office and keeping our sheriff’s office a modern, professional organization.
Wally White
Durango