WEBVTT 00:00:02.767 --> 00:00:04.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -If somebody committed a crime against me 00:00:04.167 --> 00:00:05.367 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% or somebody I cared about, 00:00:05.367 --> 00:00:06.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I would expect them to be held accountable. 00:00:06.868 --> 00:00:08.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -We haven't been soft on crime, 00:00:08.534 --> 00:00:10.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% we've been smart on crime. 00:00:10.000 --> 00:00:12.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -I've decided not to seek re-election. 00:00:12.000 --> 00:00:15.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -King county's top prosecutor is retiring, after four terms. 00:00:15.801 --> 00:00:18.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And voters will judge if the open seat 00:00:18.033 --> 00:00:20.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% should go to Leesa Manion, his Chief of Staff, 00:00:20.467 --> 00:00:23.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% or Jim Ferrell, the Mayor of Federal Way. 00:00:23.334 --> 00:00:25.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -If I won, I would be the first woman 00:00:25.000 --> 00:00:27.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and the first person of color to hold this seat. 00:00:27.267 --> 00:00:30.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -I would take the office in a different direction. 00:00:30.100 --> 00:00:32.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -In a county with growing public safety concerns 00:00:32.701 --> 00:00:36.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and a backlog of court cases, the two candidates disagree 00:00:36.467 --> 00:00:39.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% on the offices approach to diversion programs. 00:00:39.334 --> 00:00:41.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% How will they solve these challenges? 00:00:41.000 --> 00:00:43.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -I believe in second chances, but not revolving doors. 00:00:43.501 --> 00:00:45.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Both candidates weigh in. 00:00:45.000 --> 00:00:48.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -I've seen the data and the data shows us that it works. 00:00:48.067 --> 00:00:50.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -The race to become the next King County Prosecutor, 00:00:50.968 --> 00:00:52.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% next on City Inside Out. 00:01:12.234 --> 00:01:14.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Welcome to this edition of City Inside Out. 00:01:14.734 --> 00:01:16.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I'm your host, Brian Callanan. 00:01:16.901 --> 00:01:18.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% If you don't know who you're voting for 00:01:18.567 --> 00:01:21.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in the face of King County Prosecutor, you're not alone. 00:01:21.968 --> 00:01:25.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% A poll in August showed that 84% of the respondents, 00:01:25.567 --> 00:01:26.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% were not sure if they'd pick 00:01:26.801 --> 00:01:28.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the prosecutors current chief of staff, 00:01:28.767 --> 00:01:32.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Leesa Manion or former Center Deputy Prosecutor, Jim Ferrell, 00:01:32.667 --> 00:01:35.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% whose currently the mayor of Federal Way. 00:01:35.167 --> 00:01:37.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Ferrell and Manion have very different positions 00:01:37.567 --> 00:01:40.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% on the county's use of restorative justice programs, 00:01:40.434 --> 00:01:42.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the political endorsement of police unions 00:01:42.601 --> 00:01:44.167 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and other issues too. 00:01:44.167 --> 00:01:45.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% This week, we're allowing both candidates 00:01:45.968 --> 00:01:48.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to make their case so you can make the ruling on 00:01:48.501 --> 00:01:52.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% who gets the job of King County Prosecutor this fall. 00:01:52.767 --> 00:01:55.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% The two candidates for King County Prosecutor, 00:01:55.634 --> 00:01:57.501 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% might sound very much alike. 00:01:57.501 --> 00:01:59.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -King County's at a tipping point regarding public safety. 00:01:59.901 --> 00:02:02.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Public safety is my number one priority. 00:02:02.534 --> 00:02:05.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -But look closer at this race and you will see, 00:02:05.300 --> 00:02:07.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the two have some stark differences. 00:02:07.300 --> 00:02:08.501 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -Yeah, we do. 00:02:08.501 --> 00:02:10.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Leese Manion is current the Chief of Staff 00:02:10.634 --> 00:02:13.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% for King County Prosecutor, Dan Satterberg, 00:02:13.434 --> 00:02:15.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and could be the first woman and person of color 00:02:15.667 --> 00:02:17.300 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% to hold the office. 00:02:17.300 --> 00:02:20.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% She grew up in a biracial family where she says, 00:02:20.434 --> 00:02:23.501 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% she dealt with discrimination from a very early age. 00:02:23.501 --> 00:02:26.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -I know firsthand what happens when someone is marginalized 00:02:26.534 --> 00:02:28.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and there's no one to speak up for them. 00:02:28.334 --> 00:02:30.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Manion, as of early September, 00:02:30.601 --> 00:02:35.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% has raised more than $217,000 for her campaign 00:02:35.000 --> 00:02:37.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and is endorsed by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, 00:02:37.868 --> 00:02:39.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% former Governor Gary Locke, 00:02:39.667 --> 00:02:41.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% County Executive Dow Constantine, 00:02:41.701 --> 00:02:45.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and the Alliance for Gun Responsibility. 00:02:45.267 --> 00:02:47.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% She formed a public integrity unit 00:02:47.734 --> 00:02:49.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to review officer involved shootings 00:02:49.634 --> 00:02:51.634 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and other uses of force cases 00:02:51.634 --> 00:02:53.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and has rejected police union support. 00:02:53.901 --> 00:02:55.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -I intentionally declined 00:02:55.300 --> 00:02:57.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to seek the endorsement of any police guilds, 00:02:57.968 --> 00:03:00.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% because I believe that the review of those cases 00:03:00.334 --> 00:03:02.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% does not appear to be fair and unbiased, 00:03:02.534 --> 00:03:04.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% if I'm endorsed by police unions. 00:03:04.300 --> 00:03:05.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -I think this program bites 00:03:05.901 --> 00:03:08.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% off a little more than it can chew. 00:03:08.000 --> 00:03:10.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Despite some resistance from a county council member 00:03:10.801 --> 00:03:12.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and her opponent, 00:03:12.067 --> 00:03:14.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Manion has maintained her support 00:03:14.167 --> 00:03:17.367 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% for the county's Restorative Community Pathway's Project, 00:03:17.367 --> 00:03:20.234 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% which allows the prosecutor to refer some juvenile 00:03:20.234 --> 00:03:23.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% offenders into a community led, diversion program, 00:03:23.467 --> 00:03:26.267 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% instead of filing criminal charges. 00:03:26.267 --> 00:03:27.934 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% -We haven't been soft on crime, 00:03:27.934 --> 00:03:29.434 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% we've been smart on crime. 00:03:29.434 --> 00:03:31.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Twenty seven years of proven leadership. 00:03:31.667 --> 00:03:34.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Manion, whose office is dealing with a major backlog 00:03:34.801 --> 00:03:37.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% from criminal from the pandemic, 00:03:37.167 --> 00:03:40.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% says she'll collaborate with a network of partners 00:03:40.067 --> 00:03:42.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to build a fair, transparent justice system 00:03:42.601 --> 00:03:44.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and keep all of King County safe. 00:03:44.667 --> 00:03:46.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -I have built strong ties our BIPOC 00:03:46.968 --> 00:03:48.667 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% and our business communities 00:03:48.667 --> 00:03:50.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and I would lean on all of those relationships 00:03:50.901 --> 00:03:53.434 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and invite our BIPOC and business communities 00:03:53.434 --> 00:03:55.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to the table, to craft solutions with us. 00:03:55.701 --> 00:03:57.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -I've handled hundreds of jury trials. 00:03:57.868 --> 00:04:00.834 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Jim Ferrell, a former Senior Deputy Prosecutor 00:04:00.834 --> 00:04:03.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% for the county and current Mayor of Federal Way, 00:04:03.934 --> 00:04:06.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% came in second to Dan Satterberg, 00:04:06.033 --> 00:04:08.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% when this job was appointed in 2007. 00:04:08.934 --> 00:04:12.634 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% In 2022 Ferrell wants to get tough on criminals, 00:04:12.634 --> 00:04:14.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% especially repeat offenders. 00:04:14.534 --> 00:04:15.767 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -If somebody committed a crime against me 00:04:15.767 --> 00:04:16.968 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% or somebody I cared about, 00:04:16.968 --> 00:04:18.400 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% I would expect them to be held accountable. 00:04:18.400 --> 00:04:21.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Ferrell has raised more than $219,000 00:04:21.634 --> 00:04:24.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% for his campaign as of early September. 00:04:24.601 --> 00:04:27.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% He's endorsed by Congressmen Adam Smith, 00:04:27.033 --> 00:04:29.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% State Representative Amy Walen, 00:04:29.200 --> 00:04:31.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% fifteen mayors across King County 00:04:31.200 --> 00:04:33.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and despite his opponents criticism, 00:04:33.601 --> 00:04:36.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% the King County and Seattle Police Officers' Guilds. 00:04:36.667 --> 00:04:38.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -I'm very proud of the place endorsement, 00:04:38.133 --> 00:04:40.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% they're a tough group and they're a discernable group 00:04:40.434 --> 00:04:42.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and I don't think it's a matter of being too close, 00:04:42.667 --> 00:04:44.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I think it's a matter of, you know, 00:04:44.601 --> 00:04:46.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% about respect and trust. 00:04:46.000 --> 00:04:48.567 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Ferrell was one of four King County mayors 00:04:48.567 --> 00:04:50.534 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% who asked the prosecutor's office 00:04:50.534 --> 00:04:52.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% to delay its Juvenile Restorative Justice 00:04:52.968 --> 00:04:56.868 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% program earlier this year. He says, he supports diversion, 00:04:56.868 --> 00:04:59.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% but argues this project lacks accountability 00:04:59.667 --> 00:05:03.167 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and doesn't take offenses like gun possession seriously enough. 00:05:03.167 --> 00:05:04.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -That's not a diversion program, 00:05:04.300 --> 00:05:06.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that's a looking the other way program 00:05:06.100 --> 00:05:08.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% and you just can't have that. You have to have consequences. 00:05:08.734 --> 00:05:11.667 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Ferrell says the county's COVID related backlog 00:05:11.667 --> 00:05:13.934 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% of nearly 5,000 criminal cases, 00:05:13.934 --> 00:05:16.033 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% should be assigned to a specialized group 00:05:16.033 --> 00:05:17.534 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% of pro tem judges. 00:05:17.534 --> 00:05:19.601 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% He calls the situation, a crisis, 00:05:19.601 --> 00:05:22.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% that the prosecutor's office has failed to handle. 00:05:22.100 --> 00:05:24.467 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -Right now, to my amazement and astonishment, 00:05:24.467 --> 00:05:26.734 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% the current leadership of the prosecutor's office, 00:05:26.734 --> 00:05:27.968 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% that includes my opponent, 00:05:27.968 --> 00:05:29.901 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% doesn't seem to have a discernable plan 00:05:29.901 --> 00:05:31.968 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% or a sense of urgency. People deserve to be safe. 00:05:31.968 --> 00:05:35.133 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% -It's a candidate supported by peers outside Seattle, 00:05:35.133 --> 00:05:37.000 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% who wants to be tougher on crime, 00:05:37.000 --> 00:05:38.300 align:middle line:93% position:50% size:90% up against an experienced 00:05:38.300 --> 00:05:41.100 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% insider and community coalition builder. 00:05:41.100 --> 00:05:43.300 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% It's time for you to render a decision 00:05:43.300 --> 00:05:47.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% for King County Prosecutor at the ballot box this fall. 00:05:47.701 --> 00:05:49.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -And we are joined by both candidates 00:05:49.133 --> 00:05:51.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% for King County Prosecutor, Leese Manion and Jim Ferrell, 00:05:51.734 --> 00:05:53.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% thank you very much for being here. 00:05:53.334 --> 00:05:54.934 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% We had a coin flip before the show 00:05:54.934 --> 00:05:57.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and Jim you're going to go first with an opening statement 00:05:57.267 --> 00:05:58.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% about why you're running for this position, 00:05:58.968 --> 00:06:00.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% keep it to a minute please. 00:06:00.234 --> 00:06:01.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -You bet, thank you for having us and great 00:06:01.868 --> 00:06:03.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to see you again Leesa. 00:06:03.067 --> 00:06:04.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I'm running for King County Prosecutor 00:06:04.534 --> 00:06:07.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% because I'm concerned about the safety in our community 00:06:07.167 --> 00:06:08.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and our countywide, 00:06:08.501 --> 00:06:10.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I also think that I've got a really unique résumé 00:06:10.467 --> 00:06:12.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in order to do this job. 00:06:12.067 --> 00:06:13.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I'm currently the Mayor of Federal Way, 00:06:13.667 --> 00:06:17.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% a city of 100,000 residents, 600 employees, 00:06:17.000 --> 00:06:20.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% 150 officers and $100 million dollar budget. 00:06:20.501 --> 00:06:24.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I also, before that, I was a Senior Deputy Prosecutor, 00:06:24.267 --> 00:06:27.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I was in the office for 16 years 00:06:27.200 --> 00:06:29.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and probably about half of that I was a senior. 00:06:29.801 --> 00:06:32.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Led the first ever domestic violence court unit. 00:06:32.167 --> 00:06:36.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I've tried hundreds of cases, really, you know, 00:06:36.234 --> 00:06:37.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% not only did I try them, I was in pretty much 00:06:37.901 --> 00:06:40.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% almost every unit in the office. I did a lot of work 00:06:40.467 --> 00:06:44.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and I was also president of the union as well. 00:06:44.167 --> 00:06:46.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% So, you know, I've got a particular vision. 00:06:46.167 --> 00:06:48.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I think there are certain issues that I'm very concerned 00:06:48.534 --> 00:06:51.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% about that I'm sure that we'll talk about today, 00:06:51.100 --> 00:06:53.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% but I think I've got a vision on how to approach the office 00:06:53.667 --> 00:06:56.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and how to work collaboratively with community partners, 00:06:56.434 --> 00:06:58.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% law enforcement cities and all the people in the community 00:06:58.901 --> 00:07:00.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to get a good job done 00:07:00.167 --> 00:07:01.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and make sure we've got a safer King County. 00:07:01.767 --> 00:07:03.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Thank you very much for that, Leesa you're up next, 00:07:03.467 --> 00:07:05.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% why do you want this job? Please keep it to a minute. 00:07:05.701 --> 00:07:08.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Okay, you know, making our community safer, 00:07:08.467 --> 00:07:10.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% reducing property crime and protecting victims, 00:07:10.868 --> 00:07:14.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% takes proven experience and hands on leadership. 00:07:14.467 --> 00:07:16.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% The challenges facing our community, 00:07:16.167 --> 00:07:20.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% the pandemic, police shortages and resources, 00:07:20.200 --> 00:07:24.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% the opioid and housing crisis, have challenged the vitality 00:07:24.100 --> 00:07:25.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and the wellbeing of our communities 00:07:25.567 --> 00:07:27.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and businesses in King County. 00:07:27.234 --> 00:07:29.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I have dedicated 27 years of my career 00:07:29.601 --> 00:07:32.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to public safety and public service 00:07:32.501 --> 00:07:33.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and as a career prosecutor, 00:07:33.901 --> 00:07:37.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% not only do I have experience overseeing a workforce 00:07:37.067 --> 00:07:38.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% of nearly 600 employees 00:07:38.534 --> 00:07:40.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and an annual budget of $80 million dollars, 00:07:40.601 --> 00:07:42.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I'm also the only candidate that has built 00:07:42.667 --> 00:07:46.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and implemented effective crime prevention strategies. 00:07:46.267 --> 00:07:48.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% For me it's about ensuring that our communities are safe 00:07:48.601 --> 00:07:50.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and supported, 00:07:50.067 --> 00:07:54.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% it's about building strong and collaborative coalitions 00:07:54.267 --> 00:07:56.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and working to get results. 00:07:56.100 --> 00:08:00.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% We know that it's not going to be finger pointing and blame 00:08:00.767 --> 00:08:02.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that improves our communities, right. 00:08:02.234 --> 00:08:04.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% It's going to be a focus on innovation 00:08:04.734 --> 00:08:08.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and on resources and outcomes and for me, 00:08:08.167 --> 00:08:10.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% as your next prosecuting attorney, 00:08:10.133 --> 00:08:12.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I am committed to leading on critical issues 00:08:12.901 --> 00:08:14.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and I will hit the ground running 00:08:14.133 --> 00:08:16.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to build a fair and transparent justice system 00:08:16.801 --> 00:08:20.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that protects public safety and that promotes racial justice, 00:08:20.434 --> 00:08:22.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I would be honored to have Seattle's vote. 00:08:22.667 --> 00:08:24.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Alright, thank you very much for that. 00:08:24.067 --> 00:08:25.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Jim, I'm going to jump back to you and follow-up 00:08:25.667 --> 00:08:27.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% on a concern that you've raised 00:08:27.100 --> 00:08:29.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% regarding a backlog of criminal cases 00:08:29.000 --> 00:08:30.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in the prosecutor's office right now, 00:08:30.701 --> 00:08:31.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% caused by the pandemic. 00:08:31.868 --> 00:08:33.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% So last month this number stood 00:08:33.400 --> 00:08:35.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% at about 4,700 cases and I know both of you 00:08:35.567 --> 00:08:37.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% are tracking this issue closely here, 00:08:37.501 --> 00:08:40.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% but Jim I wanted to get your thoughts about this backlog, 00:08:40.133 --> 00:08:41.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% what you would do about it if you were elected. 00:08:41.968 --> 00:08:43.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Well and I think, you know, 00:08:43.167 --> 00:08:45.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% everyone realizes that COVID caused a pause 00:08:45.434 --> 00:08:49.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and there's a backlog issue because of the, you know, 00:08:49.534 --> 00:08:52.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% the closure of the courts for that particular time. 00:08:52.968 --> 00:08:55.934 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% By concern is that, that number is incredibly high 00:08:55.934 --> 00:08:57.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and there needs to be a very discernable plan 00:08:57.868 --> 00:09:00.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% about how to address that. It's really a bandwidth issue, 00:09:00.467 --> 00:09:02.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% because you only have a certain number of judges 00:09:02.200 --> 00:09:04.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and you've got constraints of speedy trial. 00:09:04.801 --> 00:09:06.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% What I've been talking about and I think we need to do, 00:09:06.701 --> 00:09:09.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% is have -- we'll need to run through a triage of these cases 00:09:09.901 --> 00:09:12.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and really probably expand that bandwidth 00:09:12.300 --> 00:09:13.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% with the use of pro tem judges, 00:09:13.701 --> 00:09:17.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% but I think there needs to be an intentional, methodical approach 00:09:17.133 --> 00:09:18.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to really get those cases down. 00:09:18.634 --> 00:09:20.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And there's some very serious cases in those. 00:09:20.567 --> 00:09:21.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I know some efforts are being made, 00:09:21.734 --> 00:09:23.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% but I think that we need to come at it 00:09:23.467 --> 00:09:24.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% with much more intentionality. 00:09:24.734 --> 00:09:26.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Got it, Leesa, why don't you respond 00:09:26.234 --> 00:09:27.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% maybe to what Jim's saying here, 00:09:27.667 --> 00:09:29.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% tell us what you're doing about this backlog right now 00:09:29.968 --> 00:09:32.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% as Chief of Staff for the King County Prosecutor, 00:09:32.100 --> 00:09:33.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and some plans for the future if you're elected. 00:09:33.834 --> 00:09:35.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Sure, first and foremost, 00:09:35.100 --> 00:09:36.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% it's really important to understand 00:09:36.667 --> 00:09:39.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that this is a backlog of charged felony cases 00:09:39.667 --> 00:09:40.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and the reason the number is high, 00:09:40.968 --> 00:09:42.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% is because prosecutors 00:09:42.634 --> 00:09:45.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% worked every single day of the pandemic. 00:09:45.167 --> 00:09:48.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% On average we filed between 20 and 30 violent crimes, 00:09:48.033 --> 00:09:50.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% sexual assault, repeat property offenses, 00:09:50.901 --> 00:09:53.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and gun crimes every day. During this same time, 00:09:53.801 --> 00:09:55.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% the Washington State Supreme Court 00:09:55.400 --> 00:09:58.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% issued an emergency order that closed courts 00:09:58.234 --> 00:10:01.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and as a result, it really brought to a halt 00:10:01.167 --> 00:10:03.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% our systems ability to resolve cases. 00:10:03.634 --> 00:10:05.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Fortunately, I've been hard at work 00:10:05.067 --> 00:10:07.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to specifically address this issue. 00:10:07.267 --> 00:10:11.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I secured $14 million dollars in could relief funding, 00:10:11.033 --> 00:10:14.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% some of that money we've used to hire 120 new employees, 00:10:14.834 --> 00:10:16.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% including new 10 new victim advocate 00:10:16.968 --> 00:10:19.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% positions to ensure that a greater number of victims 00:10:19.901 --> 00:10:23.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% were receiving services while cases are pending. 00:10:23.234 --> 00:10:25.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% We have also triaged these cases 00:10:25.767 --> 00:10:28.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and our deputies are hard at work resolving this 00:10:28.267 --> 00:10:31.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and the backlog has been decreasing steadily 00:10:31.100 --> 00:10:32.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% since March of 2021, 00:10:32.834 --> 00:10:35.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and we are absolutely on target to eliminate this backlog. 00:10:35.734 --> 00:10:37.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Okay. Thank you both for that. 00:10:37.834 --> 00:10:39.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Leesa, I am going to jump back to you for a question 00:10:39.334 --> 00:10:42.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% about King County's Restorative Community Pathways Project, 00:10:42.701 --> 00:10:43.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% which allows the prosecutor 00:10:43.868 --> 00:10:46.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to place young offenders in diversion programs, 00:10:46.133 --> 00:10:47.367 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% rather than file charges. 00:10:47.367 --> 00:10:49.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I talked with Jim about it, he called this a, 00:10:49.534 --> 00:10:52.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Look the Other Way Program. He said it lacks accountability, 00:10:52.267 --> 00:10:54.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% isn't tough enough on crimes involving guns, for example. 00:10:54.801 --> 00:10:56.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I wanted to make sure you responded to that. 00:10:56.534 --> 00:10:58.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Well sure, you know, I believe in diversion 00:10:58.434 --> 00:11:00.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% because I've seen the data 00:11:00.067 --> 00:11:02.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and the data shows us that it works. 00:11:02.267 --> 00:11:04.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% You know, police referrals for juvenile crime 00:11:04.701 --> 00:11:08.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% have dropped by 90% over the past two decades 00:11:08.267 --> 00:11:11.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and for violent crime that has decreased by 70%. 00:11:11.634 --> 00:11:13.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Restorative Community Pathways 00:11:13.534 --> 00:11:17.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% is an effective pretrial diversion program 00:11:17.100 --> 00:11:19.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and crime reduction strategy. 00:11:19.200 --> 00:11:21.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% So in our state we have mandatory diversion 00:11:21.834 --> 00:11:24.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% for misdemeanor juvenile crime 00:11:24.601 --> 00:11:26.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and Restorative Community Pathways 00:11:26.634 --> 00:11:29.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% not only meets King County's legal obligations 00:11:29.267 --> 00:11:30.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% under our state law, 00:11:30.701 --> 00:11:32.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% it also addresses some non-violent, 00:11:32.767 --> 00:11:34.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% first time felony matters. 00:11:34.868 --> 00:11:37.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Restorative Community Pathways has been approved 00:11:37.267 --> 00:11:40.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and voted on by all nine of our council members 00:11:40.067 --> 00:11:43.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and it offers immediate services to young people, 00:11:43.501 --> 00:11:47.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to families and to harmed parties in their homes, 00:11:47.701 --> 00:11:49.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in their communities, in their schools on nights 00:11:49.601 --> 00:11:50.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and on weekends. 00:11:50.734 --> 00:11:52.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And with all due respect to our judges, 00:11:52.734 --> 00:11:55.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I don't know a single judge that does that. 00:11:55.334 --> 00:11:57.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% RCP is not a free pass, 00:11:57.234 --> 00:12:00.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% young people are expected to work with community 00:12:00.834 --> 00:12:03.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to rebuild and repair the harm that they have caused 00:12:03.834 --> 00:12:07.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and this also represents an unprecedented investment 00:12:07.567 --> 00:12:10.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in victim services. Harmed parties get resources 00:12:10.634 --> 00:12:13.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and have out of pocket expenses covered. 00:12:13.501 --> 00:12:15.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Okay Jim, I know you have some concerns about this, 00:12:15.334 --> 00:12:16.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% please let me know about them. 00:12:16.868 --> 00:12:18.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -I do. Number one, I think it's concerning 00:12:18.634 --> 00:12:20.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that the cities weren't brought in 00:12:20.300 --> 00:12:22.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and the law enforcement agencies brought in as partners on this 00:12:22.534 --> 00:12:24.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to discuss some of the metrics. 00:12:24.501 --> 00:12:26.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Number two and probably most importantly, 00:12:26.601 --> 00:12:27.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% the crimes on the list. 00:12:27.801 --> 00:12:31.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% We fully understand that diversion programs 00:12:31.167 --> 00:12:33.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% are a central part of the criminal justice system 00:12:33.567 --> 00:12:36.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to help people course correct. But the types of crimes on here, 00:12:36.634 --> 00:12:38.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% we're not talking about the misdemeanors, 00:12:38.901 --> 00:12:42.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% it's the robberies, the felony assaults, residential burglary, 00:12:42.300 --> 00:12:45.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% you know, whether it's a gun offense or stealing a car, 00:12:45.334 --> 00:12:46.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I just don't think those are appropriate 00:12:46.801 --> 00:12:49.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in which resolutions include no judge, 00:12:49.767 --> 00:12:52.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% no case number, no check back, no final report. 00:12:52.434 --> 00:12:54.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I think actually, RCP is imminently fixable, 00:12:54.467 --> 00:12:57.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% the people in those programs that are doing those, 00:12:57.234 --> 00:12:59.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% are doing great work and we really want to make sure 00:12:59.767 --> 00:13:03.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that juveniles who have made a wrong move 00:13:03.067 --> 00:13:05.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and made a mistake, can get back on track, 00:13:05.167 --> 00:13:07.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% but I think you've got to have some accountability 00:13:07.200 --> 00:13:08.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and transparency 00:13:08.567 --> 00:13:10.934 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and make sure that we have that check back. 00:13:10.934 --> 00:13:12.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Leese, can you answer some of those concerns, 00:13:12.701 --> 00:13:14.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% no judge, no case numbers, things like that, 00:13:14.801 --> 00:13:16.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I just wanted to make sure that we have back and forth on that. 00:13:16.701 --> 00:13:17.934 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Sure, sure. 00:13:17.934 --> 00:13:19.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% You know, the reason there's no case number 00:13:19.434 --> 00:13:22.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% is because it's pre-filing. The way you get a case number 00:13:22.133 --> 00:13:24.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% is that the charges are filed and as a result, 00:13:24.734 --> 00:13:26.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% the young person is automatically given 00:13:26.400 --> 00:13:29.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% a public defender who usually tells the young person, 00:13:29.100 --> 00:13:31.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% "don't talk" and it takes maybe eight months 00:13:31.200 --> 00:13:33.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% or 12 months more to resolve that case 00:13:33.801 --> 00:13:35.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and in that time, very little happens. 00:13:35.901 --> 00:13:39.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Restorative Community Pathways was an immediate response 00:13:39.634 --> 00:13:42.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and an appropriate response to juvenile crime. 00:13:42.300 --> 00:13:43.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Okay, maybe 15 seconds 00:13:43.868 --> 00:13:44.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% if you want to throw something in there. 00:13:44.968 --> 00:13:46.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Yeah, real quick, that's you know, 00:13:46.501 --> 00:13:48.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I hear that, that the issue though is I think 00:13:48.767 --> 00:13:51.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% you could do a post-filing diversion in which you know, 00:13:51.334 --> 00:13:52.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% people could take advantage of this. 00:13:52.667 --> 00:13:54.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% The ultimate goal is to get these cases 00:13:54.300 --> 00:13:56.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% dismissed if there's compliance. Right now the problem is, 00:13:56.868 --> 00:13:59.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% we don't know if there's compliance and so, 00:13:59.033 --> 00:14:01.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I don't see where there would be that much delay 00:14:01.067 --> 00:14:02.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% if you did a file, 00:14:02.467 --> 00:14:04.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% make sure that there's a check back, a report back. 00:14:04.868 --> 00:14:06.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Okay, fair enough. 00:14:06.300 --> 00:14:07.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Leesa if you want to respond to that, 00:14:07.801 --> 00:14:08.934 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I can let you or please. 00:14:08.934 --> 00:14:10.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Well, it would be a lot more expensive 00:14:10.434 --> 00:14:13.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% because post-filing every juvenile gets a public defender 00:14:13.667 --> 00:14:16.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and there absolutely is accountability and report back 00:14:16.534 --> 00:14:18.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and we trust the community nonprofits 00:14:18.667 --> 00:14:21.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that we have partnered with, to report back and to share. 00:14:21.901 --> 00:14:24.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And of the 245 youth retained, 00:14:24.701 --> 00:14:28.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% who've been served, 90% report that their behavior has changed. 00:14:28.400 --> 00:14:29.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Okay, thank you. 00:14:29.601 --> 00:14:30.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I am going to move on if we could from that, 00:14:30.634 --> 00:14:32.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and Leesa let me jump back to you here. 00:14:32.334 --> 00:14:34.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Seattle in King County as we all know, 00:14:34.300 --> 00:14:35.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% have had a recent spike in gun violence 00:14:35.968 --> 00:14:37.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and I wanted to touch on this. 00:14:37.334 --> 00:14:40.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% In Seattle specifically, shots fired cases up 75% 00:14:40.434 --> 00:14:42.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in the first half of this year. 00:14:42.067 --> 00:14:44.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% What's the prosecutor's office doing about this currently? 00:14:44.567 --> 00:14:46.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% What would you plans be on gun violence for the future? 00:14:46.868 --> 00:14:48.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Sure, you know, I am the only candidate 00:14:48.868 --> 00:14:50.934 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that has received the full endorsement of the Alliance 00:14:50.934 --> 00:14:52.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% for Gun Responsibility 00:14:52.167 --> 00:14:54.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and it's because I have experienced 00:14:54.267 --> 00:14:56.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% combating gun violence from multiple approaches. 00:14:56.834 --> 00:14:58.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% First and foremost, I work with law makers 00:14:58.834 --> 00:15:01.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to ensure the passage of important laws 00:15:01.167 --> 00:15:04.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that ban high capacity magazines and remove firearms 00:15:04.200 --> 00:15:05.934 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% from dangerous individuals. 00:15:05.934 --> 00:15:08.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I was a key force in forming our regional domestic violence 00:15:08.868 --> 00:15:10.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% firearm enforcement unit, 00:15:10.667 --> 00:15:13.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% the first of its kind approach in the nation, 00:15:13.133 --> 00:15:16.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to serving and enforcing extreme risk protection orders 00:15:16.300 --> 00:15:18.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and removing firearms from domestic violence 00:15:18.501 --> 00:15:20.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and other dangerous situations. 00:15:20.400 --> 00:15:23.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I also secured the funding for our Crime Strategies Unit, 00:15:23.868 --> 00:15:25.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% we track and combat gun violence, 00:15:25.667 --> 00:15:28.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% but because we know who the individuals are 00:15:28.400 --> 00:15:30.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that are close to gun violence and we can and we must, 00:15:30.801 --> 00:15:33.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% partner with police and community to intervene 00:15:33.033 --> 00:15:36.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% before they become victims and perpetrators of crime. 00:15:36.300 --> 00:15:38.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% We also know from this unit, 00:15:38.300 --> 00:15:42.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that gun crime is up in males up age 30 to 39, 00:15:42.801 --> 00:15:46.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in the areas of domestic violence and road rage. 00:15:46.267 --> 00:15:47.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And we know that safe storage 00:15:47.968 --> 00:15:50.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% is a way of removing guns from our community 00:15:50.534 --> 00:15:51.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and reducing gun crime, 00:15:51.801 --> 00:15:53.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and it's low cost and cost effective. 00:15:53.767 --> 00:15:56.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Okay, thank you for that. Jim, some thoughts on this, 00:15:56.000 --> 00:15:57.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% what's your take on this uptick in gun crimes? 00:15:57.901 --> 00:16:00.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% What would you do about it if you were elected prosecutor? 00:16:00.067 --> 00:16:02.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Well, you know, as mayor we've done all kinds of things 00:16:02.200 --> 00:16:03.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in the City of Federal Way, 00:16:03.534 --> 00:16:06.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% we are not only adding officers but emphasis patrols 00:16:06.601 --> 00:16:09.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and really focusing in one high impact offenders, 00:16:09.334 --> 00:16:11.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I think that same approach needs to occur 00:16:11.200 --> 00:16:14.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% at the prosecutor's office in regard to real intentionality. 00:16:14.033 --> 00:16:15.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% You know, the theme of my campaign 00:16:15.567 --> 00:16:18.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% is I believe in second chances, but not revolving doors 00:16:18.000 --> 00:16:19.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and I think that we really need to make sure 00:16:19.534 --> 00:16:21.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that when we've got individuals 00:16:21.234 --> 00:16:23.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that have shown a propensity for violence 00:16:23.067 --> 00:16:25.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and acted out, that we hold them accountable 00:16:25.267 --> 00:16:28.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and we make sure that if they are a danger 00:16:28.167 --> 00:16:31.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to the public that they're held. In August, just last month, 00:16:31.601 --> 00:16:33.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% we had a record number of homicide call outs 00:16:33.701 --> 00:16:34.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% for the King County Prosecutors Office, 00:16:34.901 --> 00:16:37.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in which the homicide unit showed up and 28 00:16:37.234 --> 00:16:38.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I believe it was. 00:16:38.434 --> 00:16:40.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% So there is a spike and we need to make sure 00:16:40.267 --> 00:16:42.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that we're figuring out who are committing these crimes 00:16:42.667 --> 00:16:44.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and really address it systematically. 00:16:44.734 --> 00:16:45.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Okay, thank you. 00:16:45.834 --> 00:16:47.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I want to move onto another topic here 00:16:47.667 --> 00:16:49.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and Jim, I am going to head back to you, 00:16:49.033 --> 00:16:51.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% a question about homelessness if we could. 00:16:51.200 --> 00:16:53.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% You're mayor of Federal Way, camping on public property 00:16:53.400 --> 00:16:54.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% is prohibited there, 00:16:54.701 --> 00:16:57.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% would you like to see such a ban extended county wide? 00:16:57.000 --> 00:16:59.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Or what would your approach to homelessness be 00:16:59.100 --> 00:17:00.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% if you're elected as prosecutor? 00:17:00.868 --> 00:17:02.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Well, the prosecutor's office really -- 00:17:02.634 --> 00:17:05.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% you know, we handle the cases 00:17:05.300 --> 00:17:07.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that are brought in my law enforcement 00:17:07.000 --> 00:17:09.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and so, you know, really I think you know, 00:17:09.434 --> 00:17:11.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in the city of Federal Way, 00:17:11.067 --> 00:17:13.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% if someone's on your private property, they're trespassing, 00:17:13.501 --> 00:17:15.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% if someone's on a sidewalk or a park, 00:17:15.434 --> 00:17:17.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% you know, they're not allowed to camp there. 00:17:17.067 --> 00:17:19.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% So I think the laws really are already on the books. 00:17:19.267 --> 00:17:21.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% We haven't actually passed a special law 00:17:21.100 --> 00:17:22.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in the city of Federal Way, 00:17:22.334 --> 00:17:24.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% we've just enforced the laws that we have. 00:17:24.434 --> 00:17:25.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And what I would say though is, 00:17:25.601 --> 00:17:27.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% is that, you know people that are homeless 00:17:27.200 --> 00:17:29.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% are experiencing crisis for a variety of reasons. 00:17:29.467 --> 00:17:32.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% We don't know whether it's mental health, drug addiction, 00:17:32.267 --> 00:17:33.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% usually co-occurring, 00:17:33.634 --> 00:17:36.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and all kinds of issues that have made them homeless, 00:17:36.033 --> 00:17:37.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% so you need to adopt it with -- 00:17:37.300 --> 00:17:39.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% you need to approach things with compassion 00:17:39.100 --> 00:17:40.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and figure out how to get people back on track. 00:17:40.801 --> 00:17:43.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% But addressing those core causes I think is critically important. 00:17:43.901 --> 00:17:46.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Would it be a matter of trying to enforce laws 00:17:46.033 --> 00:17:47.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that are in effect in Seattle 00:17:47.133 --> 00:17:49.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% such that people potentially are arrested 00:17:49.434 --> 00:17:51.367 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% for sleeping on the sidewalk? What do you think? 00:17:51.367 --> 00:17:52.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -I don't think it's kind or proper 00:17:52.901 --> 00:17:54.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to arrest anybody for you know, 00:17:54.267 --> 00:17:56.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I mean, we haven't really arrested anybody 00:17:56.667 --> 00:17:58.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in the city of Federal Way for that, I think it's really -- 00:17:58.901 --> 00:18:01.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% this is more street level enforcement of just saying, 00:18:01.200 --> 00:18:04.934 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% "You can't be here" and then enforce that. 00:18:04.934 --> 00:18:06.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I don't think you can prosecute your way out of homelessness, 00:18:06.734 --> 00:18:08.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% you've got to make sure that you approach it 00:18:08.100 --> 00:18:11.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% with compassion and resources. But also really, 00:18:11.801 --> 00:18:14.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% a clear line of where you can be and where you can't be. 00:18:14.300 --> 00:18:17.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Okay. Leesa, I wanted to ask you this too, 00:18:17.334 --> 00:18:18.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% where do you see this intersection 00:18:18.667 --> 00:18:21.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% between homelessness in the prosecutor's office, 00:18:21.133 --> 00:18:22.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% what role do you think you might take 00:18:22.434 --> 00:18:23.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% if you're elected in dealing with this crisis? 00:18:23.968 --> 00:18:26.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Sure, sure. You know, I've heard my opponent say 00:18:26.133 --> 00:18:28.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that it's not the job of the prosecutor's office 00:18:28.200 --> 00:18:30.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to solve homelessness and as a leader 00:18:30.634 --> 00:18:32.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I don't feel like I can turn my back 00:18:32.400 --> 00:18:35.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% on one of the most critical issues facing our community. 00:18:35.467 --> 00:18:38.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% As leaders, if we work together to reduce homelessness, 00:18:38.767 --> 00:18:41.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% we will have the automatic impact of reducing crime 00:18:41.467 --> 00:18:43.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and improving community wellbeing. 00:18:43.734 --> 00:18:46.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% We know that those who are homeless are often vulnerable 00:18:46.400 --> 00:18:48.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and disproportionate victims of crime 00:18:48.834 --> 00:18:51.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and that not everyone experiencing homelessness 00:18:51.033 --> 00:18:53.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% has encountered our criminal justice system. 00:18:53.334 --> 00:18:55.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% So I believe in a housing first model. 00:18:55.434 --> 00:18:59.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% When we address basic needs and people aren't worried 00:18:59.000 --> 00:19:01.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% about where they're sleeping at night, 00:19:01.200 --> 00:19:03.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% they have the emotional and mental capacity 00:19:03.334 --> 00:19:05.934 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to engage in services to get to root causes. 00:19:05.934 --> 00:19:08.367 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Underlying trauma, substance use disorder, 00:19:08.367 --> 00:19:10.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% behavioral health issues, mental health issues, 00:19:10.734 --> 00:19:12.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and I am committed to working with all of our leaders 00:19:12.801 --> 00:19:15.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% throughout King County to help solve homelessness. 00:19:15.701 --> 00:19:17.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -I wanted to ask you, your assessment 00:19:17.167 --> 00:19:20.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% of how the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is doing? 00:19:20.133 --> 00:19:22.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I know it's had a bit of bumps to try to get on track here, 00:19:22.767 --> 00:19:24.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% your thoughts about that 00:19:24.000 --> 00:19:25.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and what work you might do with them in the future, 00:19:25.334 --> 00:19:26.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% what do you think about that agency? 00:19:26.634 --> 00:19:29.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Well, you know, I don't know the innerworkings 00:19:29.234 --> 00:19:30.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% of that relationship, 00:19:30.567 --> 00:19:32.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% but I will say that I think what they're doing 00:19:32.601 --> 00:19:36.367 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% is they're finding their stride and they are figuring out like, 00:19:36.367 --> 00:19:38.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% how do we as leaders work together 00:19:38.501 --> 00:19:40.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% so that everyone has a role 00:19:40.000 --> 00:19:42.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and everyone understands what one another's role is, 00:19:42.868 --> 00:19:45.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% so that we can move forward in an efficient 00:19:45.000 --> 00:19:47.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and collaborative way to get results. 00:19:47.501 --> 00:19:49.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Jim, your thoughts on the RHA, 00:19:49.033 --> 00:19:50.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I know there's some cities who've had some issues with it. 00:19:50.467 --> 00:19:52.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -We did, you're talking to the person 00:19:52.567 --> 00:19:53.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% who really led that rallying cry. 00:19:53.834 --> 00:19:55.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I was concerned about the creation 00:19:55.033 --> 00:19:56.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% of an entirely different, 00:19:56.400 --> 00:19:58.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% new and different government to handle that 00:19:58.234 --> 00:20:00.367 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and we've heard the current mayor of Seattle address 00:20:00.367 --> 00:20:03.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% concerns about that very issue, about you know, 00:20:03.968 --> 00:20:07.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% really a lack of city control to be able to address that. 00:20:07.067 --> 00:20:09.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I think that, you know, 00:20:09.033 --> 00:20:10.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% clearly we work in partnership with each other, 00:20:10.767 --> 00:20:12.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% but it's important to understand what our missions are. 00:20:12.400 --> 00:20:13.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% At the prosecutor's office, 00:20:13.767 --> 00:20:15.934 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% we either decide to charge somebody 00:20:15.934 --> 00:20:18.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% or we don't and then there's conditions of sentence. 00:20:18.000 --> 00:20:22.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Got it. Let me ask another question to you if I could, Jim. 00:20:22.200 --> 00:20:24.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% When you hear the phrase "defund the police" 00:20:24.567 --> 00:20:26.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% what goes through your head? 00:20:26.434 --> 00:20:29.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Well, you know, I think it reflects frustration 00:20:29.300 --> 00:20:35.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and a historical grievance with really a lack of accountability. 00:20:35.167 --> 00:20:37.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And I understand it, I understand 00:20:37.434 --> 00:20:39.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that people have been historically, 00:20:39.400 --> 00:20:42.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% you know, concerned about disproportionately, 00:20:42.601 --> 00:20:44.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% but ultimately I don't think that's the way to go 00:20:44.567 --> 00:20:45.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and what's happened in Seattle 00:20:45.901 --> 00:20:47.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I think is a great example of that. 00:20:47.834 --> 00:20:49.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% You know, I think most people know that 00:20:49.200 --> 00:20:51.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% when they call the police, they want to make sure 00:20:51.067 --> 00:20:53.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that somebody is there to respond. 00:20:53.501 --> 00:20:56.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% We saw earlier this year that sexual assault cases 00:20:56.300 --> 00:20:58.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% were not getting the required detectives, 00:20:58.567 --> 00:21:01.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% because of a lack of law enforcement officers 00:21:01.501 --> 00:21:05.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and Seattle place officers I think lost 400 officers. 00:21:05.601 --> 00:21:08.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% So, you know, because of either resignations 00:21:08.000 --> 00:21:10.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% or you know, budget, I think people understand 00:21:10.901 --> 00:21:13.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that you need to invest in law enforcement, 00:21:13.000 --> 00:21:15.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% but I think accountability is absolutely the key part. 00:21:15.901 --> 00:21:19.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% So, I think it was an idea spurred in frustration, 00:21:19.601 --> 00:21:23.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% but I think ultimately where its ending up is, 00:21:23.734 --> 00:21:26.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% a real focus on place officer accountability. 00:21:26.100 --> 00:21:28.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -It's a very simple phrase but it's a very complex issue. 00:21:28.734 --> 00:21:30.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Some thoughts about that? What goes through your head 00:21:30.400 --> 00:21:32.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% when you hear the phrase "defund the police"? 00:21:32.167 --> 00:21:34.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -You know, for me, that movement came out 00:21:34.000 --> 00:21:37.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% of decades and generations of disproportionate treatment, 00:21:37.667 --> 00:21:40.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% racial disparities in our criminal justice system 00:21:40.434 --> 00:21:42.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and I agree that policing is a common ground issue. 00:21:42.701 --> 00:21:44.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% When we are afraid and call 911, 00:21:44.300 --> 00:21:46.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% we want a response and we want police 00:21:46.501 --> 00:21:49.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% who know how to de-escalate volatile situations. 00:21:49.000 --> 00:21:51.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% But we also want police who abuse their authority 00:21:51.434 --> 00:21:54.934 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% or who engage biased policing, off the force. 00:21:54.934 --> 00:21:56.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And you know, I support the reforms 00:21:56.734 --> 00:21:58.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that were brought about by I-940, 00:21:58.834 --> 00:22:01.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% it is why I formed a public integrity unit 00:22:01.267 --> 00:22:03.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and send the prosecutor's office to look at officer 00:22:03.901 --> 00:22:06.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% involved shooting and police use of force cases. 00:22:06.400 --> 00:22:08.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And that's also why I have intentionally declined 00:22:08.601 --> 00:22:11.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to seek the endorsement of any police unions, 00:22:11.133 --> 00:22:12.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% because the review of those cases 00:22:12.801 --> 00:22:16.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% will not appear fair or look fair or feel fair, 00:22:16.567 --> 00:22:18.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% if I am endorsed by police guilds. 00:22:18.501 --> 00:22:20.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -And I know this is a point of contention between you two. 00:22:20.467 --> 00:22:21.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Jim, you are endorsed 00:22:21.701 --> 00:22:23.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% by a few police unions, some thoughts on that? 00:22:23.534 --> 00:22:25.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I wanted to make sure I asked you too. 00:22:25.000 --> 00:22:27.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Yeah, I'm really, I'm proud of the endorsements 00:22:27.400 --> 00:22:29.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% of the King County place, 00:22:29.100 --> 00:22:31.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% the Seattle Police Officers Guild, 00:22:31.100 --> 00:22:34.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Bellevue, Kent, Federal Way, Des Moines, 00:22:34.133 --> 00:22:35.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% King County corrections officers. 00:22:35.701 --> 00:22:38.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I think you can accept their support 00:22:38.133 --> 00:22:41.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and know that they are supporting your campaign. 00:22:41.734 --> 00:22:44.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% But they still need to know that I'll be an independent voice 00:22:44.901 --> 00:22:47.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and if we, you know, see officer misconduct 00:22:47.434 --> 00:22:49.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% we will address it, you know forth rightly. 00:22:49.734 --> 00:22:52.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And you know, so we receive a lot of endorsements 00:22:52.100 --> 00:22:53.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and support from a lot of people in the community 00:22:53.834 --> 00:22:55.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and I don't think that renders us unable 00:22:55.968 --> 00:23:01.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to render objective and fair findings if misconduct occurs. 00:23:01.100 --> 00:23:03.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -I'm going to try to squeeze in another question here, 00:23:03.400 --> 00:23:05.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% prosecutor Dan Satterberg has asked for an investigation 00:23:05.734 --> 00:23:07.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to the missing text of the former 00:23:07.334 --> 00:23:09.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and other city leaders, 00:23:09.734 --> 00:23:12.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% back in 2020. Jim, I'll start with you. 00:23:12.033 --> 00:23:15.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% How will you follow-up on this investigation if you're elected? 00:23:15.033 --> 00:23:16.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Well I think it's critically important 00:23:16.601 --> 00:23:20.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that the prosecutor's office doesn't handle negotiations, 00:23:20.167 --> 00:23:21.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% excuse me, investigations. 00:23:21.834 --> 00:23:24.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% They review investigations that are brought to them. 00:23:24.167 --> 00:23:26.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% So what I can say is that any investigation 00:23:26.167 --> 00:23:29.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% or completed investigation that is brought to the office, 00:23:29.667 --> 00:23:32.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% we will thoroughly review and make a determination. 00:23:32.968 --> 00:23:35.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Not only is the threshold question 00:23:35.200 --> 00:23:37.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% is there probably cause? 00:23:37.000 --> 00:23:39.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% But, does this meet filing standards? 00:23:39.501 --> 00:23:41.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Is this the right thing to do under the circumstances? 00:23:41.801 --> 00:23:42.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And we'll have to review that. 00:23:42.834 --> 00:23:44.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Okay. Big issues here in Seattle, 00:23:44.634 --> 00:23:46.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I thought I'd ask you this one too, Leesa. 00:23:46.000 --> 00:23:48.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Right, you know, I think public disclosure is like, 00:23:48.634 --> 00:23:50.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% so important. 00:23:50.133 --> 00:23:52.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And as government and as government leaders, 00:23:52.701 --> 00:23:56.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% we owe it to the communities that we serve to be transparent, 00:23:56.000 --> 00:23:58.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to be open, to protect public records. 00:23:58.868 --> 00:24:01.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I would have called for that investigation sooner 00:24:01.701 --> 00:24:03.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and when we receive it, 00:24:03.267 --> 00:24:05.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% we will give everything a review. 00:24:05.000 --> 00:24:06.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% We will examine all of the evidence 00:24:06.667 --> 00:24:08.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and make a filing determination. 00:24:08.234 --> 00:24:09.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Got it, thank you for engaging with that. 00:24:09.901 --> 00:24:11.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% We have about 30 seconds where we could squeeze 00:24:11.667 --> 00:24:13.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in that one piece that we haven't covered, 00:24:13.467 --> 00:24:15.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% maybe something about yourself or your campaign, 00:24:15.701 --> 00:24:16.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that haven't made a lot of headlines 00:24:16.767 --> 00:24:18.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% you want to let people know about. 00:24:18.234 --> 00:24:20.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Jim, can I start with you on that? 00:24:20.234 --> 00:24:22.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -You bet. Actually, it's been a -- 00:24:22.434 --> 00:24:24.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% you know, I can tell you that this has been 00:24:24.100 --> 00:24:25.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% a great experience, 00:24:25.567 --> 00:24:28.367 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% there's many people in King County, over two million people. 00:24:28.367 --> 00:24:30.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I know that Leesa and I have transversed the county 00:24:30.968 --> 00:24:33.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and if anybody wants to reach out to me 00:24:33.567 --> 00:24:37.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% or my campaign, my website is jimferrell.org. 00:24:37.133 --> 00:24:39.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And also, you know, I think really the key issues are, 00:24:39.634 --> 00:24:42.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% it really feels like while there are great people 00:24:42.200 --> 00:24:44.367 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% doing great work at the King County prosecutor's office, 00:24:44.367 --> 00:24:46.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I think we need to reset some priorities 00:24:46.033 --> 00:24:48.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and I've got the vision and experience to be able to do it. 00:24:48.334 --> 00:24:49.501 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Thank you. A closing statement 00:24:49.501 --> 00:24:51.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% coming in a minute, but 30 seconds, 00:24:51.033 --> 00:24:52.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% maybe something we haven't covered here 00:24:52.467 --> 00:24:54.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% you wanted to let people know about yourself or your campaign? 00:24:54.901 --> 00:24:56.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Sure, I'm really proud to be the candidate 00:24:56.667 --> 00:24:57.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that can hit the ground running. 00:24:57.834 --> 00:25:00.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I'm really proud of the 200 endorsements 00:25:00.067 --> 00:25:02.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I've received from organizations and leaders, 00:25:02.601 --> 00:25:05.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% including our mayor, you know, Bruce Harrell. 00:25:05.901 --> 00:25:09.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And I'm also really proud that I have earned the endorsement 00:25:09.467 --> 00:25:12.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% of every single democratic organization in King County 00:25:12.234 --> 00:25:14.934 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and I'm a democrat in good standing with our state party. 00:25:14.934 --> 00:25:17.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Okay, it is time for that closing statement 00:25:17.067 --> 00:25:18.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and I'm already hearing little pieces of it, 00:25:18.634 --> 00:25:21.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% but I'd like for you to wrap up, Jim you'll go first and Leesa, 00:25:21.734 --> 00:25:23.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% you'll get the last word. Please. 00:25:23.167 --> 00:25:25.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Alright, thank you. And thank you for this forum. 00:25:25.601 --> 00:25:27.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% You know, I am a democrat as well, 00:25:27.167 --> 00:25:31.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I'm endorsed by my congressman Adam Smith, 00:25:31.167 --> 00:25:32.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% State Representative Amy Walen 00:25:32.734 --> 00:25:36.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and several other elected representatives, 00:25:36.434 --> 00:25:40.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% 15 mayors across King County represent a whole lot of people. 00:25:40.067 --> 00:25:44.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Labor unions like LIUNA 242, Iron Workers 86, 00:25:44.801 --> 00:25:47.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% the Seattle building trades and many others. 00:25:47.000 --> 00:25:50.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And so, I'm honored to have their endorsements as well. 00:25:50.467 --> 00:25:53.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% As well as you know, business organizations 00:25:53.033 --> 00:25:55.267 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and people throughout King County 00:25:55.267 --> 00:25:59.133 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and I can tell you that, this campaign is really about 00:25:59.133 --> 00:26:01.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% really resetting the priorities of the prosecutor's office 00:26:01.634 --> 00:26:04.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and making sure that we have a safe county, 00:26:04.567 --> 00:26:07.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% a transparent county prosecutor's office, 00:26:07.234 --> 00:26:10.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and that we you know, really focus on victims 00:26:10.234 --> 00:26:12.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and making sure that we get it right. 00:26:12.467 --> 00:26:13.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Okay, thank you very much for that. 00:26:13.767 --> 00:26:15.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I can give you about a minute Leesa, 00:26:15.000 --> 00:26:16.033 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to wrap up. You have the last word. 00:26:16.033 --> 00:26:17.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Okay, alright, sure. 00:26:17.167 --> 00:26:18.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% You know, the residents of King County 00:26:18.734 --> 00:26:20.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% deserve a prosecutor who shares their values, 00:26:20.868 --> 00:26:23.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% whose 100% committed to ensuring our communities 00:26:23.801 --> 00:26:25.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% are safe and supported 00:26:25.734 --> 00:26:28.100 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and I'm the candidate that can hit the ground running 00:26:28.100 --> 00:26:31.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and I will also bring a sense of urgency that has been lacking, 00:26:31.734 --> 00:26:34.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in solving the challenges facing our community. 00:26:34.567 --> 00:26:36.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I'm proud of the endorsements that I've received, 00:26:36.667 --> 00:26:39.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% because it means people know not only about my integrity, 00:26:39.467 --> 00:26:41.167 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% my deep level of experience, 00:26:41.167 --> 00:26:43.467 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% but also my record for getting things done. 00:26:43.467 --> 00:26:46.234 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I have partnered with community to reduce juvenile crime 00:26:46.234 --> 00:26:48.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to all-time lows and here are a couple of ways 00:26:48.901 --> 00:26:51.901 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% that I have delivered for public service. 00:26:51.901 --> 00:26:54.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I have partnered with business leaders 00:26:54.601 --> 00:26:56.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and city attorneys to reduce property crime 00:26:56.634 --> 00:26:59.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and retail theft in downtown Seattle 00:26:59.334 --> 00:27:01.067 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and other parts of King County. 00:27:01.067 --> 00:27:03.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% And I have also secured funding to track 00:27:03.434 --> 00:27:05.534 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and combat gun violence. 00:27:05.534 --> 00:27:06.834 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -Thank you very much for that. -Thank you. 00:27:06.834 --> 00:27:08.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% -That's all the time we have for now. 00:27:08.000 --> 00:27:09.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I appreciate the input from both of you 00:27:09.701 --> 00:27:11.601 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and we will be right back. 00:27:15.434 --> 00:27:17.200 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% What are people say on social media 00:27:17.200 --> 00:27:19.367 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% about the King County Prosecutors race? 00:27:19.367 --> 00:27:20.667 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% One person writes, 00:27:20.667 --> 00:27:23.334 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% "We need Leesa Manion as King County Prosecutor. 00:27:23.334 --> 00:27:24.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% She's extremely qualified, 00:27:24.968 --> 00:27:26.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% she is the current deputy prosecutor, 00:27:26.968 --> 00:27:28.634 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% she supports restorative justice 00:27:28.634 --> 00:27:30.734 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% and ending the school to prison pipeline." 00:27:30.734 --> 00:27:33.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Another says, "Tell your friends family and neighbors 00:27:33.567 --> 00:27:34.767 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% to vote for Jim Ferrell, 00:27:34.767 --> 00:27:36.868 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% for King County Prosecutor this fall, 00:27:36.868 --> 00:27:38.701 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% in order to help save King County 00:27:38.701 --> 00:27:40.801 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% from the out of control crime." 00:27:40.801 --> 00:27:42.801 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% We'd like to know what you think. 00:27:42.801 --> 00:27:46.334 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% Send us an email at contact@seattlechannel.org 00:27:46.334 --> 00:27:50.701 align:middle line:87% position:50% size:90% or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 00:27:50.701 --> 00:27:52.000 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Coming up next week, 00:27:52.000 --> 00:27:54.434 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Seattle voters will get to decide this fall 00:27:54.434 --> 00:27:57.400 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% if they like the current system for electing city hall leaders, 00:27:57.400 --> 00:28:01.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% or if they want a new approach. Seattle Proposition one, 00:28:01.300 --> 00:28:03.567 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% presents two alternate voting systems. 00:28:03.567 --> 00:28:06.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% Approval voting and ranked choice voting. 00:28:06.300 --> 00:28:09.300 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% We'll break it all down on the next See Inside Out. 00:28:09.300 --> 00:28:10.968 align:middle line:00% position:50% size:90% I hope you joining us.