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Monasmith for prosecutor

Sat., Aug. 7, 2010

Pat Monasmith will have my vote for Stevens County prosecutor. I served as chief criminal deputy prosecutor in the Stevens County Prosecutor’s Office for nearly six years, and before that for 22 years in private practice.

I have known Pat more than 20 years both personally and professionally, and he is an ethical, smart and hard-working attorney. Pat and I were on opposite sides on many cases, but he was always the consummate professional and a tough opponent. Pat will restore badly needed common sense and ethical standards to the prosecutor’s office. He is supported by many active and retired law enforcement officers and the Washington State Patrol Troopers Association.

I am proud to join them in endorsing Pat Monasmith for prosecutor.

John Troberg

Sequim, Wash.

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