By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
The Lewis County Deputies Guild has decided to endorse challenger Jonathan Meyer for Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney.
More than 75 percent favored Meyer in secret balloting, according to a news release today.
The Guild is the labor relations group representing the 36 deputies and sergeants at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.
Early last month, the membership invited candidates for the offices of prosecutor, sheriff and coroner to address their group.
Meyer, a Centralia defense attorney, is running against current Lewis County Prosecutor Michael Golden.
“Jonathan Meyer in the opinion of the Guild best represents the attributes required for the office of prosecuting attorney,” the group wrote in its news release. “He is diligent, honest, hard working and will bring a fresh perspective to the prosecution of criminals in Lewis County.”
The Guild’s bylaws require a candidate to receive at least 75 percent of the vote in order for the group to make an endorsement.
Thirty-two members participated in the voting. In the race for sheriff and coroner, no candidate got above the 75 percent threshold; so they won’t be making an endorsement in those races, according to the Guild.
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