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The Sheriffs Race
“Now don’t get excited. I’m not starting an auction so don’t start bidding!” joked John Walker Jenkins, auctioneer and candidate for sheriff, as he walked to the podium.
Jenkins noted he was the first full-time deputy hired by the Rappahannock sheriffs department and that he had served four years under Charles K. Estes, “a well qualified sheriff,” before winning election himself for another four years.
Jenkins said he has lots of respect for the other candidates seeking the post. “And respect for you folks. I appreciate and beg your support,” he told the audience.
Martin Orfila described the sheriffs department as “the first line of county government in a tragedy or crime...You look to us for professionalism, efficiency and dedication.”
Listing his experience as a deputy under both John Walker Jenkins and W. A. Buntin and as a member of the State Police, he said he has the tools to build an efficient system. The 29 year old described his youth as an asset, noting that he had enthusiasm and the physical prowess to handle the job of both sheriff and deputy.
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