As the third devastating fire of 2015 comes to a close in Lake County, I want to assure the citizens of Lake County that you have a sheriff of whom you can be extremely proud.
Sheriff Brian Martin has stood tall alongside local, state and federal leaders and has proven that leading from the front is the only way to be a true leader.
I have worked closely with Sheriff Martin on all of these extreme and devastating disasters. Each time that I have worked with him, I have driven home to Mendocino County knowing that your new sheriff is putting public safety first in every decision he makes.
I have spoken with dozens of Lake County Sheriff’s Office employees during my trips to Lake County and I have seen confident, satisfied and competent professionals who are doing their job in ways that should make every tax-paying citizen proud.
These men and women worked tirelessly during your disasters but always found time to smile and tell me that they loved their jobs. While some had only four to six hours of sleep a day, they looked good, worked hard and made a difference.
Sheriff Martin has been a quick learner on his pre-planning, his ability to be decisive during critical moments and in his after action plan on getting reimbursed for these costly tragedies.
I have spoken with some state leaders in Sacramento and they have also expressed appreciation for Sheriff Martin’s actions and leadership.
Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office stands ready and willing to assist Lake County during any time of need. Sheriff Martin has made the same offer to me, and while I hope and pray that the need doesn’t arise, I sleep better knowing that the Lake County and Mendocino County Sheriff’s Offices are working so well with one another.
Taxpayers often question how public funds are being used and these questions should always be asked. I can tell the citizens of Lake County that, from my observation, Sheriff Martin is taking his budget and expenditures very seriously and considers improving public safety in Lake County his No. 1 priority.
As Sheriff Martin’s first year in office comes to an end soon, I congratulate the citizens of Lake County and the entire Lake County Sheriff’s Office for planning like a team and working like a team.
To all of the public safety heroes who heard the call for action and worked together, I am proud of you. Thank you for representing all public safety team members with pride, enthusiasm and professionalism.
Tom Allman is sheriff of Mendocino County, Calif.
Allman: Praise for Lake County's sheriff
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