Having observed the numerous misrepresentations leveled
against Sheriff Whitney by his opponents in the current election campaign, I
think that it is essential to share some thoughts based on the simple facts and
my experiences with him.
First and foremost I must remind voters that the duties of
the Sheriff of Allegany County are to administer the jail, transport prisoners,
provide building security, operate 911, and assist at special events. In emergencies, of course, the Sheriff’s
Department provides assistance as well.
Sheriff Whitney has done an outstanding job in carrying out these
functions. He has been manager of the
largest department in the County government and has received top ratings for
the high level of jail management. And I
might note that visitors to the jail are consistently impressed by the tidy,
well maintained quality of the building.
But what is unique about Sheriff Whitney is his community
orientation and his willingness to help out community efforts in the
County. He has been a long-time member
of the Lions Club and the Masons. He is
a founding member of SCOPE. In these
organizations, moreover, he has time and again held leadership positions. As Sheriff he has reached out to other groups
as well, such as the Department’s monthly meetings with senior citizens, which
provide them with information on issues concerning them.
Finally, Sheriff Whitney has been a life-long Republican and
has served as District Committeeman and is currently chair of the District
Three Committe. He and his wife Lois
have also for many years contributed to the Allegany County Women’s Club. Both of them have recognized the importance
of a grassroots Republican effort in Allegany County and have contributed
importantly to it.
Sheriff Whitney has the combination of administrative
experience and sense of community service that make him an asset to Allegany
County, and I urge voters to support him in the Thursday, September 13th
primary election.
Robert L. Jones
Angelica, NY