Garmon Formally Enters Sheriff’s Race

TYLER � A long-time member of the Smith County Sheriff�s Department has formally announced he is running for sheriff next year. Smith County Chief Deputy Bobby Garmon announced Thursday night he would be running for sheriff on the Republican ticket.

Garmon says his experience gives him the advantage in the race. According to Garmon, he�s the best man for the job because he has done all of them. He started with the sheriff�s department as a patrolman 31 years ago.

Sheriff J.B. Smith, who will be retiring, says he is supporting Garmon. “I’m supporting Bobby ’cause anyone involved in public office needs to be involved in the community. There’s not an individual in this community more involved with the Red Cross, Azleway Boys Ranch, Tyler Jaycees, and his list goes on and on. He’s just a great guy.”

Others who have said they would be running for the post are Retired ATF Senior Special Agent Larry Smith and Smith County Constable Precinct Three Captain Donn Rust.