20 years is a long time to be sheriff. I hope we're able to make a change and name Hirokawa. A new face with new ideas. From what I hear, from different sources, if sheriff Smith doesn't get her way, she can be pretty nasty. Many departments aren't a fan of hers and neither are the deputies that serve under her. Lets get behind the departments and deputies that speak out!

I find it interesting that the sexual harassment allegations against Sheriff Laurie Smith haven't caused more people to ask,"What are we doing with this person as our sheriff?" After ABC News reporter Dan Noyes did an in depth story, interviewing three deputy sheriff's who accuse her of sexually harassing them, there seems to be no concern on the part of the voters of Santa Clara County.

Included in the story is a photo of Smith at a narcotics convention. She is positioned sitting between two males, looking at one with her tounge sticking out as far as it could go. It seemed apparent she was drinking. This was when she was assistant sheriff.

I also wonder why the Mercury News hasn't followed up with some reporting about the two additional deputies who have come forward since the Merc did the original story of sexual harassment allegations against Smith.

Bottom line.....this is not a good person. She does not deserve another four years as the Sheriff of Santa Clara County. Could it be the "Me Too" movement only pertains to women who have been harassed? I hope not.

Did Smith show up for candidate nights and answer questions? Is Smith married?

I voted for Sheriff Smith and I am glad she will continue to serve.

@Did Smith answer questions?

Who cares if she's married?

The issue raised by a supporter above of Smith's runoff opponent is that she hit on (or harassed) men beneath her. In sizing up whether that occurred and its significance, I asked a couple of questions above including: Is Smith married? It is revealing that Donald Trump has been "married" most of his adult life but never stopped using other women (and maybe girls). Let's get the bigger picture on Smith.

Did Smith, to answer your question, yes she was married when the incidents (all 3 and who knows how many more) took place. She has also refused to answer any questions about the sexual Harassment incidents only providing blanket denial statements. Let not forget, ah has stated she took evidence in the case Brady filed against her. I hope this helps you paint the bigger picture of Smith. It helped me cast my vote for Hirokawa in June and I will continue to support him through November.

Okay. Smith was married when she allegedly hit on or harassed subordinate men in the department. She won't answer questions about those matters. But what else will she not talk about? What else does her runoff opponent say Smith has done wrong. Give us a list. And post dates for any candidate nights. And, by the way, if Smith has any dirt on her opponent, she should do likewise.