The heated battle for the job of Los Angeles County sheriff will come to a head Tuesday, with Alex Villanueva looking to claim a second term and former Long Beach police Chief Robert Luna hoping to carry out the rare feat of ousting an incumbent sheriff.
Villanueva's victory four years ago over incumbent Jim McDonnell marked the first time in roughly a century that a sheriff had lost a re- election bid in the county. But now Villanueva finds himself in danger of meeting the same fate at the hands of Luna, with the most recent polls showing the challenger with an edge over the incumbent.
The sheriff said four deputies were also fired from the East L.A. station over their actions at a much-publicized fight during a deputy gathering at Kennedy Hall. He also said he implemented the department's first-ever policy barring "outlaw groups," codified it in training materials and sponsored legislation to extend the policy statewide.
"So how do employees feel about coming forward and reporting misconduct when they know you have a sheriff that's going to look the other way?" he asked. "That's been proven time and time again." Villanueva's victory four years ago came with strong backing from reform-minded community groups and Democrats. But over the past four years, Villanueva's support among those groups has waned as he repeatedly clashed with the Democrat-dominated Board of Supervisors over funding and policy matters.
Speaking to his supporters after the June primary, Villanueva said he is "focusing on what matters to people -- homelessness and violent crime."
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Voter guide for the battle for L.A. County sheriff: Alex Villanueva vs. Robert Luna.Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is in a tight race to keep his job, with retired Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna emerging as the front-runner.
Consulte Mais informação »
Election 2022: Voters on Nov. 8 choose Villanueva or Luna for LA County sheriffWill it be controversial Sheriff Alex Villanueva or challenger Robert Luna in Nov. 8 race for LA County sheriff?
Consulte Mais informação »
Your guide to the L.A. County sheriff election: Alex Villanueva vs. Robert LunaRetired Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna has gained support among likely voters in the race for Los Angeles County sheriff, solidifying his lead over incumbent Alex Villanueva, according to a new poll.
Consulte Mais informação »
5 things to watch on Election Day, with Gov. Abbott and Beto O'Rourke at the top of the ballot5 things to watch on Election Day in the Texas governor's race between Gov. Abbott, Beto O'Rourke
Consulte Mais informação »
Family members searching for missing Hoover woman find unidentified human remains in Shelby CountyFamily members and friends of Floriselda Milla Villanueva, who has been missing since Oct. 16, were carrying out a search Saturday in a wooded area near the intersection of County Road 10 and County Road 260 in the Pea Ridge community. Shelby County sheriff’s officials said during the church, the group found partial human remains and called 911.
Consulte Mais informação »