‘Crime And Justice Issues Are A Top Priority’

COVER LETTER

I am seeking this office to act as the voice of my constituents in dealing with critical 4th District issues. Bills must be proposed that are state-funded, which do not leave Spokane County scrambling for additional funds and personnel. For 21 years, on both sides of the state, I have observed the causes and effects of crime and poverty, and the adverse impact they have on social services and government. Real life applications and interaction with city, county, state, and federal government entities have prepared me for this job.

Crime and justice issues are a top priority. I have the necessary experience to enhance our law enforcement agencies and to keep violent offenders incarcerated. Proactive crime prevention programs must educate children, parents and teachers.

Highway systems must be maintained and improved. I will secure our fair share of state transportation money.

The minimum wage must be raised to assure that all families achieve a standard of living necessary to maintain good health and welfare.

Education must focus on teacher and student development and also to identify at-risk students at an early age. Curriculum must adapt to today’s job market. Class size must be reduced.

This sidebar appeared with the story: RESUME OF John Kallas (Dem) Personal Date of birth: April 18, 1952. Place of Birth: Spokane. Married to Carlotta Patricia for 22 years, proud father of 19-year-old twins, Angela and Andrea. Education 1970 graduate of West Valley High School. 1974 graduate of Washington State University, bachelor of science in police science and administration. Employment Retired in 1996 after 21 years in law enforcement. The last nine years in the Tukwila Police Department as a narcotics, vice and gang detective. The first 12 years with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, first as a deputy, then as a crime analysis officer. Currently employed as apartment manager with Douglass Management in the Spokane Valley. Special skills I have done live television and radio shows. I am computer literate. In the past, I have spoken to numerous civic, citizen and numerous school groups. I have worked closely with senior citizens and juveniles. I have extensive training in cultural diversity and sexual orientation issues. I am proud to have worked with the many minorities on the Sea-Tac strip. I am sensitive to the plight of the poor and underprivileged. Special points of interest In 21 years of law enforcement, I lost only one case; that being my first year on the job. I am a perfectionist. I have coached numerous youth athletic teams - many of which were comprised of underprivileged youth. I have also served four years as union president for the Tukwila Police Officers Association, Local 911, which was affiliated with the Steelworkers Union. Hobbies Hunting, fishing, and attending sporting events