Sheriff Removal in Washington: Poll Gauges Public on State Commission Power

0:00Washington's new Sheriff Qualifications Law allows the Criminal Justice Training Commission appointed by the governor to desertify and remove an elected sheriff from office. Clark County Sheriff John Hortch has raised concerns that the process bypasses voters and places that authority in the hands of unelected officials. We wanna know what you think about this change and who should have the power to remove a sheriff from office. Paul, do you agree with giving a state commission the power to remove an elected sheriff? Yes, it adds accountability, period. No, voters should decide, period. Only in serious misconduct cases, period. Not sure, period. For more information, visit ClarkcountyToday.com and find this story for the link. Visit ClarkcountyToday.com for more info on this story and to vote in this week's poll.