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LEADERSHIP BY
EXAMPLE
I believe in accountability and character.
The top law
enforcement officer should be held to the highest standards. Public trust
is earned, and to be the District Attorney you must have the trust of the
victims, juries, and the public. There cannot be even a perception of a
double standard. A District Attorney must
always put forth the highest effort to be above reproach and believe in
the things he’s holding others accountable for. "Character is what you do
when you think nobody is watching.” This is an anonymous quote that pretty
well expresses my philosophy on the subject.
I have great
concerns
about the
budget and spending at the DA’s office. I am very concerned about the
increasing homicide rate in Colorado Springs when statewide the rate is
declining. I am concerned that murder trials are decreasing in number with
those going to trial having less
than satisfactory results. In 2004, the
office tried 13 murder cases. In the next three years, they tried a total
of 16. This is huge increase in plea-bargaining murder cases. One-third of
those trials resulted in either mistrials or not-guilty verdicts. I am concerned about the extremely low morale in
the office, office politicking, and the massive turnover the office has, and
continues to have. I am concerned that many of the best, brightest, and
most experienced attorneys have left the office.
Will Bain and
David Webster, prosecutors in charge of Felony Divisions under the
current administration who have left the office, support Dan and have chosen
to be his campaign Co-Chairmen. “My departure had absolutely nothing to do
with money…and the morale there [at the office] was as low as it had ever
been,” says Bain.
I am a conservative
Republican. If you are looking for accountability, character and a choice, I
would be honored to have your support.
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