Comments on: Second CoCo sheriff candidate may enter field

By: charlie w

charlie w — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:27:43 +0000

We need to put the peace back in peace officer, and civil back into civil service. Livingston’s gang of thugs have come onto private property without warrant to arrest an innocent bystander, when they realized their mistake, they trumped up charges of resisting. This attack and intimidation on law-abiding taxpayers is unacceptable. The power of law enforcement needs to rest with the citizenry. Livingston,Mooney,Butterfield, and Jennings need to go.

By: Mike F.

Mike F. — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:26:08 +0000

Multiple endorsements prior to the public announcement of a candidate reveals that the person is a professional politician. We got both in this election. Lets hear both of them before we vote.

By: steve weir

steve weir — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:01:15 +0000

As Registrar, I don’t take a position on candidates/issues appearing on our ballots.

However, I would like to state that our ballot boxes in Contra Costa are locked metal boxes with recorded seals at any point of entry.

In addition, our ballot pads and stubs have a unique serial number for accounting purposes (that number does not appear on the actual ballot itself.)

State law prohibits the taking of photographs in an active poll site to protect the privacy of the voter and to avoid potential intimidation. Every citizen has the right to observe every step of the voting process.

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:16:22 +0000

Interesting on the Livingston sexual harassment lawsuits, considering the PTB in Contra Costa.

The money behind the politics ion this county is evil incarnate and this sexual harassment is a key indicator.

To me this makes it a no brainer, as does Livingston being groomed for “greater politics”, and as the big money has clearly gotten behind him.

Do we want a Sheriff for The People or for the banksters and corporations that have all but destroyed this country?

Most important are his philosophies on the Constitution that has been ripped to shreds tens of thousands killed and ALL under false pretenses making America a most hated nation in the world.

What will he do regarding these unchallenged federal encroachments?

Will Livingston honor his oath the The People, or his backers considering his political aspirations? DUH!

This data alone makes Kalinowski the likely best candidate.

I’ll be checking with his office to see how he stands on issues so eloquently described in Sheriff Mack’s book, “The County Sheriff: America’s Last Hope”.

Please watch the documentary “Hijacking Humanity” and “20/20 Hindsight: Censorship on the Frontline” to learn what’s been happening in Washington and Wall Street.

Our currency and economy are being raped and pillaged with nothing standing in their way.

Will YOUR vote being properly counted in these PLAIN WHITE BOXES into which we place our votes?
Why are cameras prohibited in the polling houses?

We should be macro-photographing these boxes as they’re not serialized and I’ve noticed several strange discrepancies during the recent elections.

G-d Bless,

Tim

By: RF

RF — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:23:18 +0000

I wonder how Livingston will be able to get passed his three, yes three sexual harassment lawsuits. Two may be done already, but the third is just beginning. If there is more this will be a hell of a race!

http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_13910736

By: Rod

Rod — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:02:13 +0000

I’m curious if anyone knows either candidate’s position on the 2nd amendment and CCW.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:43:55 +0000

Dave Livingston is the smart choice for Sheriff. He has an impressive resume, plus the wide variety of endorsements is also impressive. Sheriff Rupf has devoted his life to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Department. It is very understandable that he would want to see his successor be a person of the highest caliber. Rupf build the Department successfully to what it is now. He also promoted HUNDREDS of Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants, and Deputies during his watch. Mr. Kalinowski never was a “city” chief, and he spend a long time in San Ramon, which is essentially outside the actual workings of the Sheriff’s Department. What will sway me is the endorsment (if any to either candidate) by the rank and file. THAT says a lot. Change is good, and I am strongly leaning towards Livingston, for the great job he did in my city – Pleasant Hill.

By: Proud Antiochian

Proud Antiochian — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:17:14 +0000

I have not decided who to support. But I would think a campaign such as this requires a lot of time. Brian should consider resigning from the City Council to focus on his race, as I do not think he can do both and give Antioch his full attention. SInce he has already stated he wants to move on, lets give someone the opportunity to give their all.

By: Allen Payton

Allen Payton — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:39:41 +0000

I haven’t always agreed with Brian Kalinowski as a member of the Antioch City Council, but I’m willing to listen to what his plans are for the Sheriff’s dep’t, as I will do for the Concord Police Chief. They both have their strengths. Should be an interesting race and if any other candidates jump in, it will get even more interesting.
Yes, Livingston has the backing of Sheriff Rupf, but I’d like to know who will have the support of the Deputy Sheriff’s Association?

By: Tom Benigno

Tom Benigno — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:09:10 +0000

Concerned:
Lets start a movement that all first responders. police, and fire have to let their hair grow out. These guys look like they are the enemy. I wish I had all my hair back.