The 18th Judicial District is the most diverse district in the state and includes Aurora, which is my home. We know the death penalty is not an effective deterrent, and we have witnessed cases where those sentenced to death have been exonerated.

I will implement meaningful alternatives to incarceration, including a robust Adult Diversion program that is far more inclusive than the small program currently in the office.

These programs divert non-violent offenders from court, instead connecting them with mental health and substance abuse treatment and tools to turn their lives around, while at the same time repairing the harm to their communities.

Matt Karzen “I am proud to endorse Matt Maillaro for District Attorney of the 18th Judicial District.

Your notification has been saved. JD18 is extremely diverse, with people from all over the world and over 150 languages spoken. Email or Phone: Password: Forgot account? Its repeal will also prevent prosecutors from using it as a bargaining chip to obtain a life sentence, a tactic I’ve condemned.There are many important issues (including addiction, mental health, bail and police reform), but we can impact public safety and inequity most by dealing with the juvenile justice system and keeping kids from being funneled into that system through increasing diversion practices. There was a problem saving your notification. Want the real scoop? Its voters have only elected Republican DAs since the district was formed in 1962.Prosecutor Matt Maillaro wants to be the first Democrat to be elected district attorney in the sprawling suburban district.Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.Colorado Politics is published both in print and online. Watch Queue Queue. When they complete the program, charges are dismissed, and they’re not saddled with a felony record. But in the past few weeks, the former four-star commander w It is imperative that the next DA has the support of — and relationships with — the many justice system stakeholders. The DA needs to have strong relationships within the community and must recognize the need to represent the entire jurisdiction. START. I have served in leadership roles under John Walsh, Obama’s appointed U.S. Attorney. Facebook. The DA needs the courage to make difficult calls to best serve the people.My position on the death penalty has largely been influenced by the murdered victims, and family members left in the wake of brutal crimes. Your elected DA should not be interested in headlines or political capital, or anything that would indicate they are placing themselves before the community.

Hosman, who was heading into her senior season on the girls golf team at Legend this spring, will be playing golf in the fall at … That is why I am pleased to endorse him in this race. If you made a voluntary contribution in 2019-2020, but do not yet have an online account, Two Democrats — Amy Padden and Matt Maillaro — are facing off in the party’s June 30 primary for district attorney in the 18th Judicial District. Vote for Democrat Matt Maillaro to be the next DA! Football practices are now set …Denver is the smallest of the 13 U.S. cities with four professional sports teams in the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League and National Basketball Association. Do not … Former Colordo Gov.

Ritter, who served as Denver's district attorney before his election as governor, lauded the veteran assistant district attorney's "keen vision and plan to implement real reform" in a statement supporting Maillaro … Moreover, I’m the candidate with substantial, hands-on experience actually implementing criminal justice reform. Our website features subscriber-only news stories daily, designed for public policy arena professionals. Trump said Mattis was “a true generals’ general.” However, Mattis had never identified himself as a Republican, nor as a Democrat. I am opposed to the death penalty and openly stated as much, before its repeal by our state legislature.

© Copyright 2020 Colorado Community Media Racial inequities. Do you lean farther left or right? This test is not based on any scientific study whatsoever. Sign Up. Democratic district attorney candidate Matt Maillaro has won an endorsement from civic leader and former gubernatorial candidate Noel Ginsburg in the 18th Judicial District primary, the prosecutor's campaign announced Tuesday. We know many of these people are not going to receive equal treatment under our current regime; we need someone who can bring real change. …Case Williams claims the decision he faced wasn’t tough. Subscribe to Colorado Politics today! I started an adult diversion program in another office, which I built from the ground up. "Noting that his endorser established one of the first drug courts in the nation in 1994, Maillaro vowed to follow Ritter's lead to "apply my experience toward real reform that will have a positive and lasting impact on the community. Two Democrats — Amy Padden and Matt Maillaro — are facing off in the party’s June 30 primary for district attorney in the 18th Judicial District. "The 18th Judicial District is the state's largest, with nearly 1 million residents in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties.