FOLEY – Baldwin County sheriff candidates, incumbent Anthony Lowery and his challenger, Commissioner Matt McKenzie, answered questions Tuesday for the South Baldwin Republican Women's Club in Foley.
Topics ranged from immigration and drug crimes to deputy pay.
The candidates were asked how they would deal with “wokeness” if elected sheriff.
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Lowery stated that obligations to have a diverse workforce are mandated by federal law and are not related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). He emphasized the importance of consistency in dealing with cultural differences.
“Obviously, with so many personnel, having nearly 500, there's no one-size-fits-all in how to deal with anybody,” Lowery said. “You have to set the mold and your expectations and you’ve got hurt people. You’ve got to understand they’re worth their life.”
McKenzie said if he’s elected, the sheriff’s office will not go “woke.”
“We have great hiring, and we hire based on your resume,” said McKenzie. “We do not pick a color. We don't care what color you are as long as you can do the job. That's it. I'm elected. That's what I'm going to do as sheriff.”
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