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Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Yes, The Traveller is running for sheriff

Posted by Hunter George @ 03:03:14 pm

A few readers have asked if Jesse Hill, whose name will appear on the November ballot for Pierce County sheriff, is the local guy who usually runs for public office as Robert "The Traveller" Hill.

It is. His full name, according to court records, is Robert Jesse Hill.

Categories: Pierce County, Campaign news • 3 comments

COMMENTS:

Comment by nineinchnachos @ 16:54 - Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

http://www.holisticforgeworks.com/

thanks! I shall have to update my fansite

http://www.holisticforgeworks.com/traveller/

Comment by nomorereg @ 07:00 - Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

You wanted it Pierce County you got it, you are the ones who wanted to make it an elected position.

Comment by ldozy123 @ 12:20 - Thursday, June 26th, 2008

The bigger problem is not that its an elected position but the fact that so few chose to run. I think this is a BIG tell on how much respect and support the sheriff position has here in our current governments system. Who wants to run when their hands are tied and underfunded?
We have many qualified and concerned members of law enforcement who would like to see some real change and be part of the change. But the lack of real support and funding makes this position a mainly figurehead PR to most until this happens.
I hope Sheriff P uses this election process to free his hands and really demand/enact some improvements now that he's not "beholding" to an Exec. appointment slot.

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