In an entirely unprecedented move for San Andreas politics, the President himself has stepped in to overturn a recent legislative decision. Liam Cavanagh resigned as Sheriff of the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, appointing Chris Stevens as Acting Sheriff. Governor Key posted the nomination papers to make the appointment permanent, and the legislature voted nay in a 3-1 decision. (Representative Evans voted yea, while Lilith Fox, Joanna Poole, and Emilie Paxton voted nay.)
In response, the President has released a statement overturning the legislature’s decision. While the federal government has occasionally weighed in on certain bills, usually to veto them, we have never seen such a show of force from Washington before. The President’s statement is replicated below.
President Reeves has briefly federalized the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, allowing them to pick the Sheriff without state approval. During this brief reign, Reeves established the position of Supreme Allied Sheriff Commander and appointed Chris Stevens to the position. President Reeves then relinquished control of the office back to the state. In a constitutional loophole, Reeves created a new office identical but legally distinct to Sheriff, before reverting back to the simple title of Sheriff.
Shout News recently sat down with then Acting Sheriff Chris Stevens to discuss the approach he hopes to take to the office, and our coverage will be released soon. We’ve reached out to Speaker Joanna Poole, Governor Damien Key, and Supreme Allied Sheriff Chris Stevens for comment and will update this article should they respond.
Update: On Y, the POTUS account posted a message.
Archibald Reeves
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@POTUS
Chris Stevens was appointed Sheriff by my office for a smooth transition. I don’t endorse sore winners. Godspeed, Sheriff! Remember, humility is key before stepping into your new office.
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