The state’s largest county will have a new lead attorney for the first time in 15 years. FOX13
With crime rising in King County, voters are paying close attention to the race for county prosecuting attorney to replace 16-year incumbent,The two candidates appearing on the ballot are: Leesa Manion, Satterberg’s chief of staff who has been with the office for nearly 30 years; and Jim Ferrell, the current mayor of Federal Way who spent 16 years as a King County deputy prosecutor.
Both candidates agree more money is needed for law enforcement and cracking down on fentanyl dealing has become a large part of their campaigns. Manion says she is promoting the use of community-based diversion programs and Ferrell is pushing for more criminal prosecutions.Manion says the laws were set because high-speed pursuits are dangerous, while Ferrell says he believes the rules should be rolled back, claiming it’s caused an increase in car thefts.
The Des Moines police chief and the community were outraged when the suspects were let go. The police chief said that instance was a prime example of a disconnect between law enforcement and the prosecutor's office."Not just a disconnect, a chasm.
"I think we have always worked really well with law enforcement. But one thing that makes me different than Dan Satterberg, I would attend our monthly police chiefs’ meeting because you can’t build relationships if you’re not in the room. You can’t work together if you’re not in the room. And I want to ensure that we have an open line of communication.
Ferrell has made the endorsement of area law enforcement groups a big part of his campaign, but Manion says she didn’t seek support from police unions because she wants voters to know the prosecutor's office is independent when it is called on to investigate police use of force.that I have read and agree
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