Pubdate: Wed, 17 May 2006 Source: Albany Democrat-Herald (OR) Copyright: 2006 Lee Enterprises Contact: http://www.mvonline.com/support/contact/DHedletters.php Website: http://www.democratherald.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/7 Author: Fred and Diane Smith Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/youth.htm (Youth) LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY Linn County citizens have a great opportunity to retain a sheriff who has the pulse of the county's needs on his radar screen and in his heart. Tim Mueller is a local resident who grew up here and returned after a military stint to hold every rank in the sheriff's office. Under his watchful eye and collaborative leadership, he continues to fight drug trafficking through the quality work of the Linn Drug Task Force. He has been addressing the meth epidemic in our community since 1984 and has the historic perspective that is needed to know what efforts and activities will have a positive impact on diminishing this plague. Mueller's leadership also provides a safer future for all of our children through his commitment to inform and train community, parents, and youth about the risks of crimes against children. Tim Mueller's leadership is the best gift we as citizens could give our communities. Fred and Diane Smith Albany - --- MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman