‘Measure A (for Alex?)’

Re “Luna is set to be next sheriff,” Nov. 16

One never knows if someone will be good in a job until that person actually takes it. Then, we hope that person will grow and become better over time.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva grew in the wrong direction during his one term. He seemed unfit from the start and behaved as a bull while making the L.A. County Sheriff ’s Department his china shop.

His lasting legacy is Measure A (for Alex?), which changes the county charter to hang a sword of Damocles over all future sheriffs that threatens removal if they displease the Board of Supervisors. Maybe that’s a good change, but it never would have happened but for Villanueva’s sometimes unhinged behaviors in office.

Paul Gonzales

Claremont