From Lori Leibold VanNatta
Monroe
The claims being leveled against Lafayette County Sheriff Scott Pedley by his opponents are among the most outlandish ever used in a campaign.
The information I've gathered indicates the men running against Pedley are unhappy because under the current administration they, their friends, and family have been held accountable for their misdeeds. Imagine that?
That is exactly what people who are truly concerned about law enforcement should desire. It is very simple, really. If you break the law, you have to pay the price.
To the voters of Lafayette County, I would say, do not be deluded. Your county's law enforcement would be an utter disgrace and would not serve or protect anyone under the leadership of someone with no education or experience.
Born and raised in Lafayette County, I remember many sheriffs prior to Pedley. They were not shining examples of professional law enforcement to say the least. Those "old days" to which one candidate wants to return more closely resembled a good ol' boys club, similar to the southern backwoods law enforcement portrayed in old movies. Not good. Not something to which anyone should wish to return.
I have personally known Scott Pedley for over four decades and unless someone had broken a law in his jurisdiction, I cannot imagine any situation under which Scott would ever be intimidating. He definitely would not misuse the power of his office to unfairly intimidate anyone.
Scott Pedley is a kind, fair and hard-working man who cares deeply about the welfare of the people of Lafayette County. To that end, he has pinned the sheriff's badge on with pride for two decades. Prior to that, Scott wore a deputy's badge in Green County, where I live now.
Scott's departure from Green County was met with regret locally because we knew we were losing an excellent public servant. However, that regret was mixed with pride because we knew Scott would take what he had learned here as a young officer and apply it to serve and protect our neighbors to the west.
It saddens me to see a campaign, such as this, attempt to muddy the name and reputation of one of the finest public servants Lafayette County has ever had.
I sincerely hope the voters of Lafayette County will soundly rebuke such tactics by overwhelmingly re-electing Scott Pedley Lafayette County Sheriff on Nov. 2.
Monroe
The claims being leveled against Lafayette County Sheriff Scott Pedley by his opponents are among the most outlandish ever used in a campaign.
The information I've gathered indicates the men running against Pedley are unhappy because under the current administration they, their friends, and family have been held accountable for their misdeeds. Imagine that?
That is exactly what people who are truly concerned about law enforcement should desire. It is very simple, really. If you break the law, you have to pay the price.
To the voters of Lafayette County, I would say, do not be deluded. Your county's law enforcement would be an utter disgrace and would not serve or protect anyone under the leadership of someone with no education or experience.
Born and raised in Lafayette County, I remember many sheriffs prior to Pedley. They were not shining examples of professional law enforcement to say the least. Those "old days" to which one candidate wants to return more closely resembled a good ol' boys club, similar to the southern backwoods law enforcement portrayed in old movies. Not good. Not something to which anyone should wish to return.
I have personally known Scott Pedley for over four decades and unless someone had broken a law in his jurisdiction, I cannot imagine any situation under which Scott would ever be intimidating. He definitely would not misuse the power of his office to unfairly intimidate anyone.
Scott Pedley is a kind, fair and hard-working man who cares deeply about the welfare of the people of Lafayette County. To that end, he has pinned the sheriff's badge on with pride for two decades. Prior to that, Scott wore a deputy's badge in Green County, where I live now.
Scott's departure from Green County was met with regret locally because we knew we were losing an excellent public servant. However, that regret was mixed with pride because we knew Scott would take what he had learned here as a young officer and apply it to serve and protect our neighbors to the west.
It saddens me to see a campaign, such as this, attempt to muddy the name and reputation of one of the finest public servants Lafayette County has ever had.
I sincerely hope the voters of Lafayette County will soundly rebuke such tactics by overwhelmingly re-electing Scott Pedley Lafayette County Sheriff on Nov. 2.
