Raymond Frank
2008 Republican Candidate
for Travis County Sheriff
On November 4, 2008
PLATFORM
I will not allow the human rights of 2,765 inmates to be jeopardized by
permitting federal agencies to office in the Travis County jails. This
policy includes Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The authenticity of the projections on page 150 of Volume I of the
Travis County Budget are hyperinflated totals. The public trust is
violated by using spurious projections designed to justify 79 new patrol
cars and 1 motorcycle in addition to increased manpower and equipment.
The FY 2008 budget is posted on the Travis County external web site
(www.co.travis.tx.us). The budget is also posted on the county's
internal web site.
Abusive ticketing practices and schemes to enhance the operation is
unnecessary and sends the wrong message to the commuting public.
Recorded deaths and injuries caused by the use of 50,000 volts from
Taser electrical stun guns are well documented and justifies their
non-use during my administration. These weapons are cruel, inhumane and
torturous.
To alleviate county jail overcrowding and to reduce jail costs, I will
spearhead an initiative during the 81st legislative session to reduce
the penalty for possession of marijuana offenses from a Class B
misdemeanor to a Class C level. Usable quantities of 2 ounces or less
would be punishable by a $500 fine and no jail time. Current punishment
calls for 180 days in jail for as little as one marijuana cigarette and
a $2,000 fine.
Intimidation and arrogance will be replaced with dignity and respect
toward the public. This is the image that we must personify. Coercion
and unlawful influence will not be tolerated during questioning and
interrogations.
We will aggressively patrol and protect homes and families in the
populated settlements in Travis County. Assigned deputies in these
areas will be held accountable for crimes committed during their tour of
duty.
Assuming the 2008 budget of $115.8 million will approximate the 2009
budget, I will use my years of experience in budgetary matters to ensure
the public's monies are spent wisely and with appropriate justification.
This candidate, as your Sheriff, and his subordinates will return all
telephone calls within 24 hours. Not returning calls is a serious and
inexcusable deficiency that plagues the incumbent Sheriff. I will not
hesitate to remember that, as Sheriff, my employees are servants to the
people of Travis County. Lieutenant Colonel William B. Travis, our
founder and hero, would have it no other way.
Experience Level
Special Agent (Lieutenant Colonel) with the Air Force Office of Special
Investigations for 15 years. Assignments in Berlin, Paris, London,
Wiesbaden, Reykjavik, Iceland and South Central Texas.
I was elected Sheriff of Travis County for 8 years. I hold the Air
Force's highest aeronautical rating of Command Pilot with 3600 hours.
Community Activities
Quarterly donor of blood and will surpass 7 gallons during 2008.
Helping the homeless.
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