A recent letter to the editor alleges that Sheriff Smith's re-election signs are missing and suggests that either I or members of my campaign staff are the culprits ["Sheriff Smith stays upbeat, even if signs come down," Sept. 20].
This outrageous allegation, presumably from an independent individual, is completely false. No election, or anything in life, for that matter is worth my integrity.
The writer accuses me of running a negative campaign. Again, untrue.
What I have done, and will continue to do, is offer the residents of Spotsylvania County a choice between the status quo and change. I offer new strategies, priorities, and solutions for public safety concerns.
I would think that committing myself to reversing escalating violent-crime rates, increasing dialogue with county residents, and improving neighborhood patrol, along with a commitment to diversity, is an optimistic campaign because it offers positive accomplishments to the county.
I guess it seems negative if one's on the other side of the issues.
Jerry Tolson Spotsylvania