To the editor,
Not willing to run for office myself, I appreciate those that do — and do a great job at what we elected them to do.
Unlike the wild and noisy presidential campaign this year where the candidates are all making ridiculous claims of what they can do for the country, I would like to throw my support behind two men who have genuinely proven they have the interests of Allen County at heart:
Bryan Murphy for sheriff and Tom Williams for county commissioner.
I’ve recently become aware of a smear campaign against Murphy and Williams started by a couple of locals that have a personal vendetta against the two. Unfortunately, their whining has gained some support from some that don’t understand the whole story behind their complaints.
Many swayed by this vitriol are not aware of the significant contributions that Williams — first as sheriff and then as a county commissioner — and Sheriff Murphy have made to the surrounding area. In my opinion, law enforcement in Allen County is so much better than it was back before Williams and Murphy rode into town.
If we continue to have quality people like Bryan Murphy and Tom Williams willing to serve Allen County in elected positions, Iola and the surrounding areas will continue to be a great place to live.
Please make your vote count for continued safety and growth. Vote Tuesday for Bryan Murphy for sheriff and Tom Williams for county commissioner!
Steve Strickler,
Iola, Kan.
To the editor,
Sheriff Bryan Murphy is a devoted family man with high integrity and has committed himself to building a positive, professional, public image of law enforcement in his community. Murphy has set a bar in his office expecting accountability, discipline and fairness from his officers and staff. He’s been a quality leader for Allen County. Bryan cares for and has done an outstanding job for the citizens of Allen County.
What gets lost in all of this political posturing is what matters most, providing high-quality professional public safety services to the citizens of Allen County. Sheriff Murphy has done that successfully for the last three years; I look forward to working with him for another four years.
Dan Oswalt,
