He is a past president of the Miami Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police and a life member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police having served on their adjunct faculty. In this, our military is superb. Of course, exigent circumstances can cause rapid independent action. It was to kick-start an industry that would then operate on its own. Good will is picking up the phone and relaying concerns. As someone with no background in law enforcement, though has been married to someone who has moved through the ranks to retire as deputy chief, but has loved our community and the people in it, been involved with local nonprofits and small businesses, and just genuinely wants the best for us, I would like to talk about the man I believe would be the best sheriff for our community — Mel Eakley. Though he is a generally reliable ally of the teachers union, Schmerelson has voted for his share of charter schools. I lived in Pasco County prior to moving to Citrus County. Following his county retirement he was appointed Chief of Police and Security for the Miami Dade School Board. Let’s restore the sense of a safe community with his leadership. I am especially impressed with his views on community policing, code enforcement and community engagement. Recommendations for this election include president, one congressional race, the 12 statewide ballot measures and several Los Angeles city, county and school contests. Law enforcement leadership will pave the way to handle growth and face tough issues like mental health, homelessness and addiction. He seems to be more divisive than decisive, more a divider than a joiner. As a medical professional and former Army veteran in Tampa Bay, I have encountered many law enforcement officers during the past 25 years and none more concerned for the safety of those he served. The position of sheriff (and deputies) in any county is the linking pin to every facet of the population. Please cast your vote for the only man I believe will best serve Citrus County as sheriff, Mel Eakley. It is testament to “apples and oranges.”. We list those endorsements here, roughly in the order they appear on the ballot. I have lived in Citrus County for four years, and have witnessed it begin to change. But rather than accepting the bad bargain Proposition 22 presents, voters should demand a better, broader answer from Sacramento. For several months, I have been following the Mel Eakley for sheriff campaign. This position requires leadership and a strong background in law enforcement. November 3 General Election Endorsements (Condensed) All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page By The Chronicle Editorial Board, 12:01AM, Thu. I would put my word and my community on it. Being friends with someone does not qualify them to be sheriff. I have never been involved in and or more interested in the sheriff’s election than I now. Please consider honoring Maj. Eakley with your vote on August 18. This measure would expand the protections for personal data and bar the Legislature from weakening them, while leaving the door open for improvements. ISSUE 15: WELLINGTON FIRE. Get thought-provoking perspectives with our weekly newsletter. I have worked under good, bad and indifferent sheriffs. The voting period is underway, as county registrars have started sending out ballots (although they may not arrive in mailboxes right away), and concludes on Nov. 3, the official election day. I am inspired to stand up and provide information on the upcoming, and especially important, sheriff’s primary election of Aug. 18. On that note, I will share that the best candidate for the position of Citrus County Sheriff is Mel Eakley. His poor management tactic in causing (or allowing) a subordinate to write the letter putting the school board on notice is but another example of the military model. He can be reached at petecuccaro@gmail.com. Board of Education Seat 7— Tanya Ortiz FranklinFranklin addresses the issues facing the district in a more specific, informed and energetic way than her opponent. (Illustration by Martin Elfman / For The Times). For those who may not know me, I have spent much of my entire career as a law enforcement officer as a Citrus County Sheriff’s officer. You can also check him out at his campaign kickoff event this Saturday, January 25th 11am - 1:30pm at the Realtors Association of Citrus County Building in Lecanto (714 S Scarboro Ave.) He stands ready to get things back on track in Sugarmill Woods, and all of the ignored southwest part of Citrus County! Just wanted to share: The person knocking on my door this past weekend was Mel Eakley. As a retired officer/deputy, I look at candidates for sheriff with many questions pertaining to experience, goal planning, attitude and sincerity. Please do your own homework and prepare for the test on election day. Not everyone wants to be a supervisor, but his plan will help those who want to become technical experts during their career with opportunity for growth. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE. What an awesome, professional, and qualified individual! I had the pleasure of meeting Mel and his wife Lori after I moved to Citrus County through mutual different charitable organizations. He is a candidate for the upcoming Citrus County Sheriff election. The everyday citizen going about their daily life; their elected officials at every level (federal, state, county and municipal); and perhaps the most important, albeit unheralded, are the 67 Florida county school boards. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Proposition 21 (rent control authority for local jurisdictions)— YesCities are on the front lines of managing the upheaval and suffering caused by the state’s housing crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Proposition 16 (repeal of ban on affirmative action in state programs)— YesProposition 209, a ban on affirmative action programs in public institutions that voters adopted in 1996, has set back the state’s efforts to promote diversity. Oct. 3, 2020 | Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 8:40 a.m. What it needs are more lawmakers like Smith who quietly work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to make government better. Experience qualifies you to be sheriff and Mel Eakley is the only candidate running for sheriff that has 25 solid years of experience and leadership. In Los Angeles County, check your status at LAVote.net. Positive relations are a two-way street and no matter the situation, should be a core value starting with him. He then rose through the ranks of the Miami Dade Police Department. There is only one clear choice on the ballot, and I would encourage you to research his background and experience and endorse Mel Eakley for sheriff of Citrus County in this year’s election. Like many current and retired LEOs — we listened to Jeff. The election for sheriff, has for the first time, had us engaged in the political process. I have learned more and more about the kind of person he is and the experience and passion he has for what he believes in. In the Army this is reserved for the general corp or those ranks above. Measure J (shifting county dollars into certain social programs)— Yes If the county is to fund a community-based, care-first approach to public safety without raising taxes, the Board of Supervisors will have to allocate a greater share of its existing funds to those programs than it currently does. How can he build good will when officially pouting in the face of authorized activity generated by a governing body? The Times endorses selectively. That’s an obstacle they don’t need as they reintegrate into society. They need the flexibility to adopt policies in response, such as limits on rent increases or temporary rent freezes. My wife Mary and I endorse Mel Eakley as the next sheriff of Citrus County and ask you to educate yourself on all the candidate’s qualifications/experience. District Attorney— George GascónOne of the first police leaders to question the old-style tough-on-crime approach, Gascón is the right candidate at the right time in the largest local criminal justice jurisdiction in the United States. I have heard Major Eakley talk to many people and answer questions on the spot about school safety and how his approach for drug enforcement is significantly different that the incumbent. I had the pleasure of meeting Mel and his wife Lori after I moved to Citrus County through mutual different charitable organizations. I for one see an uphill battle for re-election. It was at the beginning of my career with Pasco County that I had the opportunity to meet and learn from Mel Eakley, then corporal of the Road Patrol Squad. If he knocks on your door, I strongly urge you to meet him! She’s deeply concerned about teacher safety during a future return to school, but also deeply worried for the 7,000 L.A. Unified students who still lack computers to work from home. Voters can return their marked ballots by mail or drop them off at vote centers. 10: No endorsement. Being born and raised in this great community of Citrus County is something I am so proud of and grateful for. Our quality of life depends on making the best decision on who is the next sheriff. Here is his website: https://www.EakleyForSheriff.com. So here most recently we have Sheriff Prendergast trying to disallow the school district’s recently appointed police chief access to this or that. Leading a law enforcement agency is all about consensus building with a heavy dose of compromise and always good faith. Although Mel Eakley’s career moves escalated him to such positions as detective of narcotics, major crimes, school resource officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and to the position of Major of Field Operations, our relationship, whereby we remained friendly professional colleagues, remained intact. He has a caring concern for the county he lives in. Experience counts, we need change in Citrus County. Joe BidenPresident Trump’s record easily justifies a position of “Anybody but Trump.” But former Vice President Biden isn’t just preferable to Trump; in many respects, he is Trump’s antithesis. If he knocks on your door, I strongly urge you to meet him! Mel Eakley is the sheriff Citrus County deserves. Thus far the inability to regularly engage with the local governments, speaks volumes about his lack of depth. The community has given us so much over the years, and service to the community with and on behalf of my family is a major part of our lives. I am voting for Mel Eakley for Citrus County Sheriff. Eakley brings care, values to         community. Favorable public opinion translates into appropriate support — budget and otherwise. Fast forward: Are we happy? 72— Steve MorganMorgan has been in numerous trials, some as a criminal defense lawyer, some as a prosecutor, some in military court and many in L.A. County Superior Court. He can be reached at, Paid For By Mel Eakley, Republican For Citrus County Sheriff 2020. He worked his way up the ladder including sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and major overseeing over all uniformed operations. Going to high school with someone does not qualify them to be sheriff . Judges before whom he has appeared and lawyers whom he has worked with praise his skill and his demeanor. Mel Eakley is by far the most qualified for this position. Maj. Eakley’s lifelong law enforcement experience is what we need now and into the future. Many people in Citrus County have reached out to me asking who am I supporting in the 2020 Citrus County sheriff election and why? I can promise he will work tirelessly to make our county a better and safer place to live and visit. It truly is apples and oranges. Heck call him — he will answer — and see why he is the best candidate. Maj. Eakley has experience not only leading the School Resource Officer Units but also having spent time as an SRO for a few years. Pete Cuccaro is a US Army Viet Nam veteran. Mel Eakley is the only candidate that brings to the table the experience, community care and values that we need in Citrus County.

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