Sheriff's Race: Candidates Weigh in on Drug Laws

Welcome to the Patch Podium, where candidates weigh in on the issues each week. 

This week, we asked candidates for Pinellas County Sheriff:

What role should the Sheriff's Office have in shaping legislation related to prescription medication abuse and "legal highs" such as herbal incenses (i.e., K2, Spice and bath salts)?

Click on each candidate's name to read their response:

• Bob Gualtieri
• Greg Pound
• Everett Rice
• Scott Swope

We're asking one more question before the  on July 17 at the Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater Octagon Center, 2470 Nursery Road (6:30 p.m.). 

Let us know what issue you'd like to hear about from the sheriff's candidates! You can either participate in the poll below to help us finalize our last question or suggest one of your own. We'll use your input to ask about issues you care about most. 

The sheriff's candidate debate is free to attend, or you can watch Patch's live streaming coverage. It is sponsored by Patch, the  and Bay News 9.

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