LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — The race for Lee County Sheriff is off to a tease start — one deputy turned candidate, one sheriff defending his decision to fire him, and a debate over how loyalty within the Sherif’s Office impacts public safety.

Former Deputy Cam Hunt, a Marine Corps veteran and Lee County native, says he was dismissed shortly after an October 21 meeting where he informed Sheriff Jay Jones he planned to run for sheriff. Hunt posted his October 21 termination letter on his campaign’s Facebook page, drawing public attention to the decision.

Sheriff Jones responded Monday to WRBL, with his first public comments on the matter, saying Hunt had the opportunity to resign before starting his campaign but chose not to. Jones said the decision was made to maintain unity within the depa

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