Why I'm Running

I aspire to influence individuals as they enter the justice system and be the voice of reason and decision. As Justice of the Peace, I support evidence-based interventions that lead to jail diversion, lower cost to tax payers, reduced recidivism and less victimization. My knowledge of community corrections and years of courtroom experience benefits those just entering the justice system as well as crime victims.

I am a member of the Missoula community and I have committed my career to public service. Having spent the bulk of my career on the back end of the criminal justice system, I now seek the opportunity to directly impact individuals when they first come into contact with the justice system.

I am fair and enforce accountability for people so that they can work to right their wrongs. I want to help improve community safety and reduce crime through the use of multiple alternatives and community resources, and I view incarceration as one of many tools available to judges.

I understand that good people sometimes make bad choices and they may be deserving of a second chance. I also understand, that for the sake of community safety, some people must be incarcerated. I have been long considered a strict, but fair, parole officer and I will continue in this same manner while serving Missoula County as the Justice of the Peace.