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The 805

Will there be a new sheriff in town?

Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown is up for re-election, and two lieutenants have stepped up to challenge him. This week, the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association voted to endorse one of Brown’s competitors, Lt.

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By Jonathan Bastian • Mar 30, 2018 • 1 min read

Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown is up for re-election, and two lieutenants have stepped up to challenge him. This week, the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association voted to endorse one of Brown’s competitors, Lt. Brian Olmstead, citing low morale and staffing issues as the main reasons for the union’s call for change.

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    Jonathan Bastian

    Host, Life Examined

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    Kathryn Barnes

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    Matt McFarlin

    Sheriff deputy and member of the Santa Barbara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association

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