In reference to a letter in the Hays Free Press from Mr. Bruce Boardman stating that Sheriff Tommy Ratliff was forced to fire the Lieutenant over CID is not true. Said Lieutenant resigned his position at Hays County. Mr. Boardman should have the facts before writing a letter about the Hays County Sheriff. The Lieutenant was licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards (TCLEOSE) and had all legal qualifications to serve in law enforcement and the Hays County Sheriffs Department. Sherrie Tibbe, the District Attorney, felt he wasn’t trustworthy to work there due to a reprimand some 20 plus years ago. Where she got the idea she had power over TCLEOSE is beyond me. She’s the blame for the County being sued, not the Sheriff. The Sheriff did all background checks prior to hiring him and found him to be licensed, capable, and qualified for the job. Blame Tibbe, not the Sheriff for the suit against the County.
Your ties with Gary Cutler are pretty tight. So, is it reasonable for me to believe Cutler intends to bring your expertise into Hays County, should he be elected? I would hope not. You left Austin Police Department with a ‘dark cloud’ over your head. Hays County doesn’t need that ‘dark cloud’ brought here!
Mark G. Hanna
Lockhart
