Republican Don Weedman and Democrat Jon Pettit discussed their qualifications and why they are running for the office and what can be done to improve coverage of the county by deputies.
Weedman said he believes his 40 years of law enforcement experience qualifies him for the office and he wants to serve the community.
click to download audioPettit, the former jailer and deputy sheriff, said he’s running because he wants to help the community and he wants to make a difference in the lives of people in the county.
click to download audioOn the topic of what can be done to improve coverage in the county by deputies, Pettit said that everyone needs to work and they need to hire more deputies.
click to download audioWeedman agreed that it’s obvious the county needs to hire more deputies, but he said the county could also coordinate with other agencies to help with coverage, if possible.
click to download audioThe candidates also discussed what they will do to better communicate with the people of Princeton and Caldwell County to make sure their needs are met, the most significant law enforcement issues facing the county, and what the sheriff and department will do to more effectively address the growing drug problem in the county.
To hear the entire discussion click on the audio link below:
WPKY’s News Edge will have more stories from the Decision 2022 political forum in the coming days.
