Sheriff Who?

Fort Bend County has been changing and growing these past couple of years. Town Center developments, several schools under construction and a new museum are just some of the on going projects in the county. One thing that has been a constant is Sheriff Milton Wright. Over the past 13 years he has overseen the county and the jail.

However, he has said that he will not run again in 2012. He will retire despite a strong record of claiming victory over any of his challengers through the years.

Thus the question is already being asked, Who will be Sheriff of Fort Bend County? There have been many local lawmen who have run or have said they intend to run for the office. The election may be years away but the meet and greets have already begun.

Whoever runs for Sheriff, the candidates will have certain county wide issues they will have to face. The county continues to grow at a very fast pace and will challenge the winner. More and more subdivisions, schools and shopping areas to keep safe. The growth in the Sienna, Katy and Fulshear areas puts a stress on manpower. There will be a new jail already in place for whoever is elected to office.

The political season may have come early to Fort Bend county, the question is who will be hitting the campaign trail. Stay tuned!

Another day in Fort Bend County
Pictured: Sheriff Milton Wright, Barbara Magana Robertson and Constable Troy Nehls