Tony Desmond may have the support of the current Sheriff of Otsego County, but Todd Ethington has picked up support from someone a little closer to home. One of Desmond's predecessors, Harvey Stoddard, has endorsed Todd Ethington in his Conservative Party contest for Sheriff. The endorsement is a large step but is contrasted with a large amount of local police support for the current Sheriff, as well. Former Sheriff John Bates has not made an official endorsement after strongly supporting Desmond's 2009 opponent, Bill Slater.