Jack Burright demonstrates his qualifications for sheriff by shooting himself in the foot
Jack Burright, candidate for Benton County Sheriff, apparently doesn't buy into this whole "integrity" concept. In a routine check of public records regarding Mr. Burright's employment and educational background, there were several discrepancies uncovered in his files.
First of all, his college degree and 3.9 GPA were bogus. He purchased these "credentials"in 2003 from Farington University, a University Consulting, Inc. diploma mill that doesn't actually exist as an educational facility. That BA degree probably cost less than $200.
"It seemed like a simple way to get things done," was Burright's rather lame response.
There were several other blatant falsifications, including checking that he was a graduate of Corvallis High School, when he actually dropped out and obtained his GED. He claimed to have a "pending" associate's degree from Linn-Benton Community College, but their office records show that he has not completed the required credits. That didn't stop LBCC from allowing him to teach criminal justice courses, however.
"I’m admitting to all of this. I didn’t pay close enough attention," said Burright.
While supplying false information on the application to run for office is a class C felony, punishable by up to five years in jail and a $125,000 fine, Mr. Burright announced Thursday that he plans to stay in the campaign. He firmly believes that falsifying records "not an issue." I hope it is. I would rather have a sheriff who actually believes in the law.
Diana Simpson, currently the undersheriff, is the only other candidate. By default, she will have my vote this fall. She is also endorsed by the current sheriff, Jim Swinyard, who has been a positive force in the community. More importantly, she apparently did something remarkable: she was honest.
First of all, his college degree and 3.9 GPA were bogus. He purchased these "credentials"in 2003 from Farington University, a University Consulting, Inc. diploma mill that doesn't actually exist as an educational facility. That BA degree probably cost less than $200.
"It seemed like a simple way to get things done," was Burright's rather lame response.
There were several other blatant falsifications, including checking that he was a graduate of Corvallis High School, when he actually dropped out and obtained his GED. He claimed to have a "pending" associate's degree from Linn-Benton Community College, but their office records show that he has not completed the required credits. That didn't stop LBCC from allowing him to teach criminal justice courses, however.
"I’m admitting to all of this. I didn’t pay close enough attention," said Burright.
While supplying false information on the application to run for office is a class C felony, punishable by up to five years in jail and a $125,000 fine, Mr. Burright announced Thursday that he plans to stay in the campaign. He firmly believes that falsifying records "not an issue." I hope it is. I would rather have a sheriff who actually believes in the law.
Diana Simpson, currently the undersheriff, is the only other candidate. By default, she will have my vote this fall. She is also endorsed by the current sheriff, Jim Swinyard, who has been a positive force in the community. More importantly, she apparently did something remarkable: she was honest.
posted by Corvallist at
1:22 AM
2 Comments:
Hysterical.
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Anonymous, at 8:00 PM
I would higly suggest that you take a look at Jack Burrights website to gain a better understanding of what is happening with this Sheriff's race. Read the letter from the man himself explaining what the GT obviously has ignored in order to portay this man as a dishonest human being. Please, educate yourself, and don't take th GT's word for truth. If you do decide to take the GT's word for it, then I feel sorry for you!
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