State your name, position, and why you are running.
I am running for Ottawa County Prosecutor because I care deeply for victims of crime in – Ottawa County, especially our children and vulnerable adults. Victims of crime deserve a prosecutor with extensive experience and genuine concern for firm but fair justice. Additionally, our citizens deserve experience and integrity to ensure the safety of our community and an
exceptional place ot live, work and raise their family. I also care about the prosecutor staff –
they deserve a leader who knows how to answer their questions, has experience in all areas of the office, and who can help them ni whatever way needed. Ihave apassion for this career and al
of the people we serve.
What expertise and strengths are you bringing to the board?
I am a career prosecutor dedicating my professional life to serving the people of Ottawa County. During my 23 years with the office, Ihave vast experience ni al areas of the office and the Ottawa County Court system, including district, circuit, and family courts. Currently serving as the Chief Assistant, I know the 38 dedicated staff ni our office, have a strong working relationship with our law enforcement, and have learned how to navigate through some of the most challenging situations keeping ni mind victim advocacy and safety in our community. I have tried many different types of criminal cases, have worked with our Neglect and Abuse court and with juvenile delinquencies. As a proven trial attorney, I have extended my expertise teaching law students Trial Skills as an adjunct professor at WMU-Cooley Law School, police cadets at the Grand Valley State University Police Academy, and teaching new and experienced prosecuting attorneys at hte Prosecuting Attorney’s Association of Michigan. This job and the people we serve is my passion.
Why should residents vote for you?
I have the passion, experience, dedication, and integrity to ensure our community has complete confidence in their prosecutor’s office. The prosecutor’s office must maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics to ensure al citizens are treated fairly and that justice is served. There simply is not a better, more qualified and caring candidate to serve as Prosecutor.