Leadership When It Counts: My Experience Serving Spokane
It all begins with an idea.
When our community faced a nationwide prosecutor shortage, I did not sit back and complain . . . I stepped up.
As Spokane County’s Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecutor, I was asked to lead the criminal division during one of the most challenging times in our region’s recent history. With limited resources and fewer prosecutors, we had to make hard decisions. I made it my mission to prioritize what matters most: crimes against persons, violent offenders, and crimes against children.
It was not easy. But leadership rarely is.
What I bring to the table is not theoretical. It is practical experience under pressure. I’ve managed crisis, built cross-agency partnerships, and worked hand-in-hand with law enforcement to ensure Spokane’s most dangerous criminals are held accountable. My decisions affect real lives, every day, and that is a responsibility I do not take lightly.
I’ve never been content with mediocrity. I’m inspired by the spirit of those who strive. Those guided by purpose, not tradition. The mission of Prosecuting Attorney is incredibly important. I am investing in that mission and leading with clarity, conviction, and a deep belief that public service is is truly about serving the community. Not serving self.
Leadership is not about ego or ideology. It’s about showing up, solving problems, and staying focused on the people you serve. A leader has to innovate and focus on what works, not just what’s always been done.
Spokane deserves a Prosecutor who can roll with the punches (and there are a lot) and actually do the job. And this is exactly what I will continue to do, integrity, passion, and grit.
Stronger Together: Building Real Partnerships with Law Enforcement
It all begins with an idea.
Keeping Spokane safe is not a one-person job — it takes a team. And the most effective public safety team is one built on trust, collaboration, and accountability between prosecutors and law enforcement.
Over the course of my career, I’ve developed strong, working relationships with local and federal law enforcement agencies, from the Spokane Police Department and Spokane County Sheriff’s Office to the FBI, DEA, ATF, and Homeland Security. These partnerships aren’t just symbolic — they’re operational. They’ve helped take violent criminals off the streets, disrupt gang activity, and target drug traffickers who endanger our neighborhoods.
When law enforcement and prosecutors are aligned, communication improves, investigations are stronger, and justice is delivered faster and more fairly. That’s how we protect our communities.
But this collaboration must also come with accountability. Our duty is to the people — not to a system, not to tradition. That means using our partnerships to drive smart, ethical, and effective prosecutions that prioritize public safety without compromising fairness or due process.
As your next Spokane County Prosecutor, I will:
Strengthen partnerships across agencies to ensure violent offenders are prosecuted effectively
Cut red tape and silos that delay justice or compromise investigations
Work alongside law enforcement—not above or behind them—to pursue real results for Spokane County
Law enforcement and prosecutors must operate as one team, united by a shared mission: making Spokane safer for everyone. I’m proud of the trust I’ve earned from those on the front lines, and I will continue to lead with that same integrity, grit, and shared purpose.