by Anita Miller

Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler

Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler, a Republican, and Democratic challenger Alex Villalobos both pointed to their experience during a League of Women Voters forum Oct. 6, though both expressed significant differences in how they would go about managing a growing and diversifying department.

Cutler opened his statements by noting his 10 years as the county’s top lawman and a total of 46 years in law enforcement.

“I’m a very good administ...