Why Johnson County Needs Change: A Vision for a Better District Attorney’s Office
I refuse to settle for complacency and resting on achievements from a decade ago. There are areas for vast improvement and I have a plan on
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- Jul 25
- 1 min
Lawrence woman pleads guilty to meth distribution
Today this defendant plead guilty as charged for 5 counts of distributing meth throughout Douglas County. This is one example of how I lead
- Jul 24
- 2 min
For Steve Howe it's politics not justice.
Steve may claim it's about justice, not politics, but his actions—or lack thereof—scream otherwise.
- Jul 22
- 1 min
A Safer JoCo For You and Your Family
The last four years have to justify the next four years. And they simply don't.
- Jul 21
- 1 min
20% drop over Steve Howe's tenure as District Attorney
Only 48% of Johnson Countians believe that the District Attorney's office can competently prosecute criminals.
- Jul 21
- 1 min
WATCH: The Post’s full Johnson County DA Republican primary forum
WATCH: The Post’s full Johnson County DA Republican primary forum
- Jul 17
- 1 min
The truth about the crime rate in Johnson County
The truth about the crime rate in Johnson County
- Jul 9
- 2 min
Transparency and honesty matter.
As a prosecutor, my job is to find justice. Often, that involves asking a jury of someone’s peers to find them guilty of a crime. A...
- Jul 2
- 2 min
Why I'm the candidate for Johnson County
I was born and raised in Overland Park, Kansas. I graduated from Shawnee Mission public schools before going to the University of Kansas...
- Jun 25
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What are we getting for our tax dollars?
The 2024 budget for the Johnson County DA's Office is nearly $15 million. What are we getting in return for that money? A jury trial win...
- Jun 18
- 2 min
Leadership matters.
One of the things my opponent touts most frequently is his leadership and experience. Unfortunately, time and time again, he has shown...
- Jun 11
- 2 min
More half-truths from Steve Howe
Steve Howe and I participated in the Sunflower Club forum on June 8th. At the forum, Steve said he hasn’t had any controversy come out...
- Jun 4
- 2 min
Mud-slinging is what happens when my opponent is losing on the issues.
On Monday, prior to the noon deadline, I made a social media post informing my friends and family that if they wanted to vote for me, the...
- May 29
- 2 min
Johnson County has a fentanyl problem.
The Kansas Attorney General’s Office estimates that over 1,200 Kansans have been killed by fentanyl in the last decade. In the last six...
- May 14
- 2 min
For Steve Howe it's politics not justice.
Howe was silent on fentanyl until it was time for re-election.
- May 7
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Steve Howe doubled the budget. What are we getting in return?
The 2024 budget for the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office is in the ballpark of $15 million. $13 million of that is allocated to...
- Apr 30
- 2 min
What do I stand for?
One of the questions candidates are often asked is "what do you stand for?" Usually the person asking me that question wants the quick...
- Apr 25
- 1 min
Howe's office has 20% drop in public confidence during his tenure
On Monday night, Steve Howe cited a Johnson County poll showing that 90% of respondents feel safe in Johnson County. What he didn't tell...
- Apr 23
- 3 min
Johnson County District Attorney Earns D+ Grade from Law Enforcement
One of the most fulfilling things about being a prosecutor is the teamwork and relationships that get developed with law enforcement....
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Is just good enough really good enough?
The 2024 Johnson County Community Survey results were recently released. The survey is designed to educate the county government and its...
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