Having been your prosecutor for eight years and your Superior Court Judge for 11 years, I know what it takes to be the Pacific County Prosecutor.

I have judged hundreds of criminal cases filed by Mark McClain. I have seen firsthand how he prosecutes these cases. Without hesitation, he is doing an outstanding job for our community. I have watched Mark try the most serious crimes against both children and adults. His respect for, and treatment of, victims is excellent. He is one of the most capable trial attorneys I have met in my long career. His work at all levels, from the Superior Court to the Court of Appeals in Tacoma to our Supreme Court in Olympia has been outstanding.

His experience, judgment and temperament have given Mark excellent balance in decision making. This is important because the Pacific County Prosecutor has sole authority in felony crimes what crimes to charge and how to handle these criminal cases from start to finish. The prosecutor shoulders the heavy responsibility to make wise discretionary decisions regarding each case.

Experience, judgment and temperament are the foundation for making these decisions.

I have no reservations whatsoever about having Mark continue as our elected prosecutor. His office runs efficiently. He keeps abreast of changes in the law and appellate court decisions. Yes, Mark is tough, but he is also fair. I want this kind of prosecutor: tough, but fair.

He has the support of every chief-of-police and sheriff in Pacific County. He and his family have become an integral part of our community. When you vote, please accept my invitation to keep Mark McClain as our Pacific County Prosecutor.

Mike Sullivan

Raymond

Superior Court Judge, Retired