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Enoughisenough: I don't very often post things on the site, but I did concerning this year's Sheriff Election. Mr. Cordell has spoken with me since my post and I respect him for doing so. I will grant I was wrong about one of the things I posted, and did apologize to Mr. Cordell for this, when we talked. I am at a loss; however, as to how you believe I am part of some kind of a set up as you stated. I don't think you know me, or you would know I arrive at my own opinions (and I have many) and have been known to share them. I do interact with the Sheriff and Deputies, but not over coffee as I never acquired a taste for the stuff. The conversations which take place there rarely are about Mr. Cordell, as this is a subject the Sheriff does not want to talk about. My post was not to degrade Mr. Cordell; it was in defense of the character of Sheriff Hanks, from other post on the forum, not by Mr. Cordell. I don't think you and I would agree on everything but if you choose to identify yourself I would be happy to share my opinions with you.

     In the 18 pages of this thread, leading up to where we are now, there has been considerable negativity regarding the personal nature of the Sheriff. I am not saying all is peaches and cream at the Sheriff's Office, with all of the social unrest going on in this nation, and the fact Law Enforcement Agencies are at the mercy of the public, there is not an agency anywhere in this country that can boast perfection. I know for certain after being in two separate theaters of combat, people react as per their training when hell is raining down on you. In short I am not saying you are wrong about anything you want to do, you are just wrong about the character of Sheriff Hanks.
     In regards to the other part of your reply, I am not a liar, I tried to talk to you at the Moline Caucus, I asked you how you were doing and you turned and walked the other way. Just with in the last couple of weeks you were doing the door to door thing in Moline, I was going to work an auction there, your white vehicle was parked on the street and you were at the door of a house, I stopped in the street near your vehicle and waited, you walked from the house you were at and turned to go on to the next house over, so I drove on. I have been a registered republican in this county the whole of my adult life, and I have received nothing from you in the mail. Last I am not the one who is running for an office, so I don't need to reach out to anyone. You have answered my questions; I appreciate your response and wish you good luck.

Mr. Cordell, after reading 18 pages on the forum, which by the way is not a read I would recommend to someone who is thinking of settling in Elk County. We all have busy schedules and I'm not special, but am finally going to take the time. I too once had political aspiration, motivated by some of the same people who you would say, have your back.  I worked for your opponent as well for four years, so you might say I have insight. I just give thanks to God for teaching me humility, before I made a complete fool of myself. I have not had the opportunity to speak to you, I have made myself available, but you always seem to be looking the other way, or maybe even up, so I still have it to look forward too. A veteran before attending KLTC, prevented me from falling for their mind games, so I did not return with my head swollen as do so many of our young LEOs. Something I think you should consider, as you go forth in this election. Sheriff Hanks and I butted heads on occasion, but at no time was my employment with him under any jeopardy because we disagreed. We are different people and we approached issues from different angles, but at no time was I ever thrown under the proverbial bus. I respected the fact he was the boss, and he respected the fact I was just as bull headed as him. I left the Sheriff's Department, because of an illness which the Doctors said was going to end my life. The Sheriff remained a great supporter of me through these times, even though I would have run for his position if my health would have allowed. He is and has been a true friend, to me and the citizens of Elk County. I should not tell you of the times I seen him fight to repress tears when working a fatality accident involving a citizen we knew, or not being able to hold those same tears back at scene of an infant's fatality which we will never get to know.  I could tell you of the endless hours, and the toll on his body, which he will never toot his own horn about, but would it do any good. You have drawn a conclusion about the Sheriff from what some of your supporters have told you.  Your experience in law Enforcement should have taught you in your line of work there will always be a disgruntled side. Thanks for taking the time to read this.... Joe Love

Patriot is right about the County Policy on how much can be spent with out prior approval, Toirtap keep in mind the hand guns, cuffs, belt, holsters, and any other tactical gear is not purchaced by the County or our tax dollars, is bought by the LEO who will be using it. This includes uniforms with the exception of one dress uniform payed for by the county, all of these things are dictated by the incumbant, and needs to be changed. I want to know why we would need tasers in the first place, I never felt the need for one, and damnsure never hid and watched a suspect for 30 minutes while I waited for another County to come and taze him for me.

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This is the first time I have ever posted anything on this forum, and can be quoted as saying the only thing more screwed up than this forum is the people who read and post on it, but in light of recent events Ive decided to put my two bits in.

First I started out with the first amendment to our great constitution, because every tax paying citizen has a right to air their thoughts, and my hats off to them for doing so. Second lets get back to the original question, are Elk County tax dollars being used by Konnected?

I too was at the meeting in Grenola, and still am with out a satisfactory answer, personally I think Elk Konnected has done some good things, lets face it people any progressive step in this County is a good thing, but again tax payers have a right to know how their tax dollars are used. with out insulting anyone I will close with this statement, there is the perception of impropriety on the part of Elk Konnected, I think just answering the questions will put all fears to rest. Have a great day