I just received an advertisement for Sheriff Carlos Bolanos. What struck me as odd was his opening in big, bold letters: CARLOS BOLANOS PUTS PUBLIC SAFETY FIRST FOR ALL. Really? Then, Mr. Bolanos, why is it that you will not notify ICE when they are awaiting for a prisoner to be released from the county jail to transition into their custody? I seem to recall an incident in 2015 when an undocumented immigrant shot and killed Kathryn Steinle, who was 32 years old. Although he was found not guilty, he recently admitted that he was, in fact, aiming at her. Do you really believe in your slogan?
Mr. Simoni – although I agree we should continue to notify ICE, we have two candidates who are saying they will not do this. That means it comes down to who still has a track record of keeping us safe – Bolanos.
The Steinle tragedy occurred in San Francisco, not San Mateo County. Plus, it occurred during the time when the San Mateo County Sheriff was cooperating with ICE. And by the way, the current policy regarding ICE cooperation can be rescinded back to following State guildlines.
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Mr. Simoni – although I agree we should continue to notify ICE, we have two candidates who are saying they will not do this. That means it comes down to who still has a track record of keeping us safe – Bolanos.
The Steinle tragedy occurred in San Francisco, not San Mateo County. Plus, it occurred during the time when the San Mateo County Sheriff was cooperating with ICE. And by the way, the current policy regarding ICE cooperation can be rescinded back to following State guildlines.
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