Dave D asked "What was Ted's political experience prior to being County Commissioner?"
I have no idea. Probably none. Ten years of political experience seems fair for someone to be elected Mayor of a major city. The voters agreed. Ted Wheeler was elected after garnering 54% of the primary vote There were 15 candidates in the 2016 primary. The first runner up got 16% of the vote to Wheelers 54%. There was no runoff election because Wheeler had a clear majority of the vote.
Dave, you posted, "I disagree with a PO being an entry level job, as I already addressed this, but Being a police officer is an entry level position for what job, Detective? You can be elected sheriff without ever being a police officer. Is being a sheriff a good political base?"
Who are you disagreeing with? Can't be me, because it isn't my call that a police officer position is considered entry level. If you are asking me what position an entry level police officer is qualified to be promoted to, I have no idea. I don't work for the police department in HR.
Since someone gets elected by the people for the position of sheriff and since a sheriff is answerable to the people, it is a political position. Some states have laws requiring certain law enforcement qualifications for anyone seeking election to sheriff. Which is how it should be, IMO.
-Not sure what being a sheriff is a political base for. Since it is an elected position, it does give the candidates experience in campaigning for political office. So there's that.