Fort Wayne Sheriff passes on the top dog baton

The election does not happen until November. But Sheriff Herman has appointed the republican nominee as the anointed one with a promotion as Chief Deputy Sheriff. One can view this appointment as the republican rub to the Democrat Sgt. Tina Taviano,. Fries will be getting training if not a shot of confidence and a kick in the teeth to the challenger. Is the Sheriff touting Taviano with a you may be on the ballot sista but it's a done deal, the new sheriff in town will be a republican and with a high level of testoterone? Sorry independent candidate Fort Wayne Police Captain P.J. Smith, you are city not county.