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Breaking: Lew Evangelidis considering run for Worcester Sheriff

by: Rob "EaBo Clipper" Eno

Sat Nov 14, 2009 at 11:08:35 AM EST


I have just be forwarded an email from a reader that was sent by Lew Evangelidis.  There have been rumors going around Worcester County that Lew was going to run for Sheriff.  This email seems to confirm this.

Dear XXXXXXXX,

As a friend and supporter I wanted to directly reach out to you regarding some recent developments in Worcester County politics. There is widespread speculation that Sheriff Guy Glodis will be announcing his candidacy for State Auditor, creating an open seat for Worcester County Sheriff. There has not been an open seat for Worcester County Sheriff in over 50 years.  The current political landscape and dynamics of Massachusetts, coupled with my Criminal Justice background with experience as an Assistant District Attorney and Assistant State Attorney would make me a very formidable candidate for this position.

It has been and conti nues to be a tremendous honor to serve the 1st District of Worcester County in the House of Representatives. Of all the jobs that I have had in life, I have never enjoyed one anymore than being your State Representative. I never intended to be a career politician on Beacon Hill and have always believed in term limits to bring new people with new ideas into politics. When I was first elected to the House I thought it would be appropriate to serve ten years, but an opportunity like this would be difficult not to seriously consider as I feel this may be an exciting opportunity for me to take on a new challenge. The Sheriff of Worcester County represents the entire county with approximately 600,000 constituents and is a remarkable opportunity to contribute to community service and public safety.

As I would not be where I am today without your support over the past eight years, I wanted you to hear directly from me on these new developments. Thank you again for all your continued support and I will certainly keep you updated on this exciting opportunity.  

I look forward to continue working with you as your Representative or in a future campaign for higher office and I hope that you and your family have a great weekend.,

Lew  

Rob "EaBo Clipper" Eno :: Breaking: Lew Evangelidis considering run for Worcester Sheriff
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Given that... (3.50 / 4)
...the primary role of Sheriff is the run a minimum security prison, and we already have a Dept of Corrections that could absorb this function, isn't the office of Sheriff one of those government positions that should be abolished, instead of being coveted?  

If Lew were true to his fiscal consecrative principles, he would be fighting to eliminate this position, and not be considering a run for it.


I would argue (4.00 / 1)
That the fiscally conservative thing to do would be to ask towns to abolish their police forces and the multiple police chiefs making over $100K and replace them with a Sheriff's Department that uses the power allowed to it by the laws of the Commonwealth to be the top law enforcement authority in their district.  

But that won't happen.  And I don't know if Lew feels the same way.


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Doesn't have the ability (5.00 / 2)
Hey - I would love to eliminate the tolls.  I can't.  That doesn't mean I want control of the turnpike completely run by the left.  I don't plan to unilaterally disarm here either.  As long as we have elected sheriffs I want them to be Republicans.  I support Lew Evangelidis.

"Victory is Mine!" - Stewart Gilligan Griffin.

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Festus - did you use that argument to discourage Guy Glodis from abandoning his Sentate seat? (0.00 / 0)


Yr. Obedient Servant, Peter Porcupine, Republican

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The sheriff should be the first line of defense (0.00 / 0)
The sheriff should be the first line of defense against a tyrannical federal government. Sheriff Richard Mack states clearly what the role of the sheriff is and why we need to restore these powers to our sheriffs in Massachusetts.
Lew called me yesterday to help out with his campaign.
I think that Lew will be a great sheriff and wise enough to make the changes neccesary to regain the power of county government and the sheriffs. The powers that be want this to be an economic consolidation as a smoke screen to disable these powers.


Constant Vigilance is the Price of Liberty

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Silly rabbit This state dosn't care about real reform (0.00 / 0)
I don't think Lew is naive to believe that THIS state would save money by consolidating.It would end up costing the taxpayers more in the long run. Just to convert the 2 into one dept would cost millions.Then(of course)this state would create NEW union positions.One administrator per prison with 3-5 staff members,1 Community liaisons, 3 Prison release staff,3-4 in the Re offender unit.Then The Prison system overseer with 4-8 staff members

Gee, I wonder if the Sheriff's job pays more than Lew's current job? (0.00 / 0)
And would he be getting to retire in about 5 years?  Whenever I hear that a legislator is getting ready to take a posh state job it makes me think he is doing it to pad the old retirement plan.

I may be wrong - but if someone could show those numbers it might shed some light on the subject.


Three-Pee - current doesn't apply, as the new consolidation bill reduced salaries and pension obligations. (3.00 / 1)


Yr. Obedient Servant, Peter Porcupine, Republican

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It does (0.00 / 0)
$123,209.00
http://www.bostonherald.com/pr...

"Victory is Mine!" - Stewart Gilligan Griffin.

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Risky (5.00 / 1)

I hope he has someone lined up to run for his seat in the legislature.  It would be a shame to lose a state rep in such a great district.

Guy Glodis (0.00 / 0)

Although he's a Dem, I find it hard to hold that against Guy Glodis.  Take a look at these pictures from one of his events.  http://sevenloungeworcester.co...

Guy Glodis puts the party in politics.    




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