From Liz Bowen at Pie N Politics:
Constitutional Sheriffs continue to discuss issues critical to rural counties during Town Hall meetings held throughout the North State. On Aug. 18th, sheriffs from California and Oregon will share the podium looking for solutions at the Support Rural America Event held at the Redwoods Empire fairgrounds in Ukiah. Time is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman will host this sixth in a string of 2012 Sheriff Events, which began up in Siskiyou County in February. Like-minded sheriffs are learning from each other and citizens are standing up in support of these elected sheriffs. In fact, the citizens are enthused by the fortitude of these men who are standing on the Constitution as the law of the land.
“We are the watch keepers,” said Sheriff Allman, “not because we think we are, but because the Constitution gives us that authority.” Both the sheriffs and the encouraged citizens echo his next words: “We believe our country needs some help.”
Sheriff Allman participated in Trinity, Tehama and Del Norte County SRA Events in May, June and July. So far, 12 sheriffs are involved in the Support Rural America Events and crowds 600-strong have roared their approval.
Sheriffs attending Support Rural America Events include: Siskiyou Co. Sheriff Jon Lopey; Modoc Co. Sheriff Mike Poindexter; Trinity Co. Sheriff Bruce Haney; Tehama Co. Sheriff Dave Hencratt; Del Norte Co. Sheriff Dean Wilson; Plumas Co. Sheriff Greg Hagwood; Humboldt Co. Sheriff Mike Downey; Shasta Co. Sheriff Ton Bosenko; Glenn Co. Sheriff Larry Jones; and in Oregon Sheriff Glenn E. Palmer from Grant Co. and Josephine Co. Sheriff Gil Gilbertson.
Each sheriff is committed to the oath taken after their election -- to defend the Constitution and his citizens. Their rural economies are hurting and public safety issues have exploded, but the public funds to provide public services are diminished, because of poor economies. It has become a vicious circle.
Sheriff Allman sees many problems, but claims they are not insurmountable. He said sheriffs have expressed concerns, individually, with California Governor Jerry Brown. So far, the governor seems to be supporting law enforcement. But, unencumbered policy-making by some bureaucratic agencies is causing economic havoc.
“I have the legal right to know when a road is going to be closed on federal lands,” said Sheriff Allman, referring to issues with the U.S. Forest Service. “Or when a cattle lease is being canceled,” he added.
There is “fear” that some strong government agencies are running afoul. These sheriffs are throwing out the red flag questioning escalating regulations affecting livelihoods of everyday workers and families in rural areas.
Joining Sheriff Allman on Aug. 18th in Ukiah will be Siskiyou Sheriff Jon Lopey; Tehama Sheriff Dave Hencratt; and Del Norte Sheriff Dean Wilson. Oregon’s Josephine Co. Sheriff Gil Gilbertson will also attend.
For more information on past events and youtube videos, go to Support Rural America.com or call Liz Bowen 530-467-3515 or Erin Ryan at 530-515-7135.
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