My county changed the sheriff position from elected to appointed by the county council a few years back. A bunch of people flipped out over it but I think it has been great.

As a side note, why do counties tend to have councils running them instead of an executive, who would get the title "Count". We need more Counts in America.

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I think because we very pointedly jettisoned all noble titles as a component of a little kerfluffle about 250 years ago.

[–] SmoothLiquidation@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Oh sure, you and your LOGIC.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Sheriffs should absolutely not be elected. I've always thought that was bullshit.

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

I completely disagree with you! Opinions are wild, man!