I met Judge Michael Downes 10 years ago when he was a lead prosecutor in the trial involving the murder of my brother, Sgt. James Kinard, and Ronald Modlin. During the next five years, I had ample opportunity to observe and interact with him. Through the murder trial, the penalty phase, the Supreme Court appeal, and then another penalty trial, Michael was 100 percent dedicated to seeing that justice was served. He worked tirelessly, many hours beyond 9 to 5, missing time he could have spent with his own family to work on our case. He was always available if any of my family had questions or concerns – holidays included.
Having served as a prosecuting attorney for more than 21 years, Judge Downes is in touch with society as it is today. He is also very knowledgeable, honest, hardworking and fair. He has the support of his wife and three children to be fully dedicated to his profession. Your vote to retain Judge Michael Downes will help ensure quality justice in our Superior Court of Snohomish County.
KATHRYN KINARD MacARTHUR
Snohomish
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