Alex Villalobos and Daniel Law are vying for the Democratic nomination in the March 5 primary. KUT asked each how he would approach jail conditions and the fentanyl crisis, and how they would improve the department’s relationship with the community.
Alex Villalobos and Daniel Law are vying for the Democratic nomination for Hays County sheriff. The winner will face Republican Anthony Hipolito, who is running unopposed.
Below are the candidates for the Democratic nomination. KUT asked both of them about the Hays County Jail, the fentanyl crisis and the department's relationship with the community.Alex Villalobos served as a District 4 representative on the Kyle City Council and was chief of staff for the Hays County Judge’s Office before resigning in 2021. He returned to his chief of staff position at the start of 2023.
“When you're not trained appropriately, responding in a crisis situation for self-preservation, you can make decisions that are contrary to policies,” he said.Villalobos said he believes it’s important to make data-driven and evidence-based decisions when it comes to drug use in the community. "Those are all things that I've been equipped to deal with from a community-policing standpoint," he said."Not only did I feel that the first time I ran for this office, but the second time I feel more strongly in that it's time for someone that has that type of background."Some community members have expressed concerns about a lack of transparency from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.
Law said he would push for a culture of respect at the jail, asking officers to refer to inmates by name and training them to use nonviolent approaches. Law said he would prioritize media relations and building one-on-one relationships with community members. He says he believes in complete transparency.
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