Official Voter Pamphlet Statement
Background & Statement
Professional Experience
- Private Law Practice, 1994–1999 & 2016–present
- Deputy City Attorney, Missoula, MT, 1999–2010
- Chief Prosecutor, 2010–2016
- Missoula Municipal Judge Pro Tem, 1995–1999
- Candidate for Montana State Senate, 2000
Education
- B.A. in Political Science, Virginia Tech, 1991
- Juris Doctor, University of Montana, 1994
- Master of Public Administration, University of Montana, 2012
Community Service
- Boy Scouts District Chair
- Cub Scout & Troop Leader
- Little League Board of Directors
- Pro Bono Legal Services
Statement
My career has been divided between private practice and public service. Since moving to Whidbey in 2016, I have owned a law office. As a prosecutor, I worked to improve my community by prosecuting criminal offenses and trying to address the underlying causes of crime. I was part of the mental health, veterans, and co-occurring courts working group. I also advised the police, fire, business licensing, parks and recreation and building departments on legal matters and to provide relevant training and enforcement.
If elected, I will focus on improving the prosecutor's services to crime victims, work with the sheriff's office to improve coordination between the departments to provide training as needed, and with the courts to implement current best practices to improve community safety.
I am committed to building trust with all members of the community, regardless of their individual politics. I believe justice is best served by making charging decisions in a timely manner, filing charges fully based on the facts and the law and resolving charges appropriately considering the circumstances of the offenses and the impact it has on the victim and the community. I will serve the interest and protect the rights of everyone in Island County.
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