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I have worked in some form of law enforcement in Okanogan County for 31 years having started in Winthrop. The last 3 years have been a rollercoaster ride with COVID and the negative changes in the laws that were passed in WA State.

Sheriff Hawley has made his way through unprecedented times and has succeeded, with more hard work to come. His education and experience have all been in the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office and living in Okanogan County which makes him the best choice. He has gone from Corrections Officer to Deputy then Sergeant and up to Sheriff.

The other candidate is telling people ‘what’ he will do without the explanation of ‘how’ it will be accomplished. There are promises out there that aren’t the ability of the Sheriff, but the O.C. Commissioners. Please do your research or ask before voting just because they tell you they will do it, doesn’t mean it’s possible. Managing a budget with three large departments isn’t a simple task and keeping the employees, families and our citizen’s safety is #1 priority for Sheriff Hawley.

Coroner Rodriguez has all the qualifications having started in the Sheriff’s Office in 1992 as a deputy. Rodriguez is the most caring, knowledgeable and considerate person for Coroner.

Education and experience is what makes both Sheriff Hawley and Coroner Rodriguez for leaders in the next 4 years.

Laura Wright