I suggest that concerned citizens of Mineral County should do their own research on the internet to determine the past history of each candidate. Past behavior is the best indicator of future behavior. This is a very important election, not just for the Barsotti family, but for everyone in Mineral County.
I don't have a main stream media source yet, but I have recently received information that there is a new person collecting signatures to be able to run in the November election for Sheriff of Mineral County. She would actually run against whoever wins (Funke or Cashman) the July election. Here is her bio:
My name is Gretchen Webb and I would like to introduce myself to Mineral County. I am gathering signatures, so I can be placed on the November ballot, as an Independent candidate for the Sheriff of Mineral County. I have lived in Mineral County since 2015. During this time I have seen many people come and go as Sheriff.
In 1975, I started my career in Law Enforcement, as a part-time dispatcher. In 1981, I joined the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Florida and rose to the rank of Captain. When I retired from Palm Beach County, it employed over 4000 people. I managed and supervised many different units: Patrol, Organized Crime Bureau, Special Response Team, Negotiator, Training Bureau, Internal Affairs, Watch Commander, and District Commander. I am a graduate of Florida State University and the University of Louisville – Southern Police Institute, Administrative Officers Course. From 1987 – 2009, I was an instructor for the Palm Beach State College Police Academy. I taught high liability and tactics, and general law enforcement classes. As Sheriff, I will bring my skills and knowledge to Mineral County. Road Patrol, Report Writing and Investigative skills must be improved. Police Academy training is not enough.
I believe Mineral County Sheriff’s Department needs a positive change, and I have the skills, experience, and tenacity to enact that change. Experience Counts. If you wish to support my campaign, sign my petition, or if you would like to meet with me, please PM me. I will be happy to respond. Thank you for reading my post.
Of course, only Mineral County residents can sign the petition. She sounds like the change Mineral County needs.