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A Clear Plan for Accountability, Stability, and Public Safety

"Public safety is more than a slogan—it is about protecting our families and building a justice system that works. Here is my straightforward approach to restoring leadership and integrity to Franklin County."

Core Pillars (The 5-Point Plan)

1. Prioritize Habitual Repeat Offenders

  • Fast-track chronic and repeat offenders directly for trial or formal resolution.
  • Prevent backlog delay that leaves our community vulnerable to recurring crime.

2. Tackle Serious & Violent Crime

  • Firmly seek "hold without bail" for individuals charged with serious, violent offenses.
  • Ensure victims and community safety remain the primary consideration in pre-trial decisions.

3. Disrupt Out-of-State Drug Trafficking

  • Partner directly with local and state law enforcement to target drug distribution networks impacting our towns.
  • Focus prosecutorial resources on dismantling the supply lines driving local substance epidemics.

4. Engage Restorative Justice & Diversion

  • Collaborate closely with local restorative justice centers to resolve low-level offenses outside traditional courtrooms.
  • Engage with community justice partners in providing clear pathways to rehabilitation to those that seek it.

5. Support Vulnerable Families & Children

  • Work proactively with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) and community advocates throughout the CHINS (Children in Need of Care or Supervision) court process.
  • Provide stable, compassionate legal intervention to protect children and assist families in crisis.

The Foundation: Tested Leadership

The Mandate

Experience as the Governor’s Special Prosecutor in the Chittenden County Accountability Court.

The Balance

A proven model that pairs strict accountability for serious crime with targeted intervention for those who can be successfully redirected.

The Goal

Moving past years of turnover and distraction to build an office centered on victims, law enforcement collaboration, and steady public service.