Scott voters will choose between two longtime law enforcement officers with different approaches to leading the police department as the city grows and prepares for the potential effects of major regional development.
Kert Thomas, a 29-year law enforcement veteran who has served as Scott’s assistant police chief for 21 years, emphasizes his experience managing the department, overseeing its budget and modernizing its operations. Caleb Lege, who has worked in law enforcement since 1999, says the department needs expanded patrols, stronger traffic enforcement and more training to prepare officers for increasingly complex calls.
The candidates are seeking to replace retiring Police Chief Chad Leger. Lege’s surname is spelled differently from the outgoing chief’s…