She’ll make a great county prosecutor

In the upcoming elections, voters will have the opportunity to vote for Janice Ellis, a strong, proactive candidate for Snohomish County prosecutor. Her extensive trial experience, coupled with her leadership skills, integrity, and commitment stand in stark contrast to her opponent, Jim Krider. Under Krider’s “leadership,” only half as many cases referred to the prosecutor’s office go to trial now, compared to the outstanding performance of Krider’s predecessor. Krider’s failure to provided leadership in the prosecutor’s office is reflected in the deputy prosecutor’s union voting overwhelmingly in favor of Janice Ellis for prosecutor. In spite of his shortcomings, however, Krider has been very successful in lobbying the county council to increase his salary substantially during his time in office.

As a pediatrician, I was involved with a child sexual abuse case Janice Ellis was prosecuting several years ago, when she worked as a deputy prosecutor in the criminal division of the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office. I was impressed with how Janice approached the case in a thorough and professional manner, with sensitivity to the victim and the victim’s family. I believe that Janice will work tirelessly for the victims of crime in this county, taking on tough cases, and making Snohomish County a safer place for all of us.

Janice has 15 years of experience in civil and criminal law. This includes experience as a deputy prosecutor in both the criminal and civil divisions of the prosecutor’s office, as an assistant attorney general, as a guardian ad litem, and as a judge pro tem in Snohomish County. Law enforcement agencies in this county have overwhelmingly endorsed her. I would urge voters to take a careful look at the experience and endorsements of both candidates. If they do, the choice of Janice Ellis for Snohomish County prosecutor is clear.

Everett

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