Lackluster Zylak Must Exit as Sheriff

To the editor:

Informed voters of St. Mary's County will recognize that Tim Cameron is overwhelmingly the best man to be our sheriff, but some may believe that simply being better qualified is not reason enough to vote against an incumbent who, they suppose, has done nothing particularly wrong.
If anyone feels that Sheriff Zylak has only been lacking in vigor and perhaps some direction, let me inform you that David Zylak is the worst sheriff we have had in modern times. Worse yet, there is no hope that he can do better.
Remember that Zylak was never one of the best in any position he has ever held. Zylak was an average patrol officer. He endured to become a mediocre sergeant (who was politically clever), and his tenure at the detention center was so lackluster that Sheriff Voorharr lost all faith in his ability to perform. Now we must add his bumpkinish tenure as sheriff.
David Zylak is a classic example of the Peter Principle that declares that a man is often promoted one step beyond his abilities. Zylak was tolerable as a sergeant (just barely). In higher office he is a disaster.
Department policy prohibits serving officers from commenting publicly, but, almost to a man, St. Mary's deputies recognize that Dave Zylak does not have what it takes to lead their department. They do not trust their sheriff nor do they want him to remain in office. That is why they voted him down through our Fraternal Order of Police.
The professionals want Zylak out and so should every voter. Their decision is not a matter of politics, it is a result of Zylak's wretched performance, self-serving decision making, and ineffectual leadership. Voters should follow their deputies' examples. Only the most fanatical of political ideologues could support Sheriff Zylak.
Tim Cameron? There is no more qualified individual. Cameron can and will do everything so much better that we will wonder why David Zylak was ever chosen the first time.

Jerry Huffman