League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
	Hamilton County, OH November 6, 2012 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Prosecutor; County of Hamilton

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Qualifications, Implementation, Administration of justice Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 Word limit) Answer from Joseph T. Deters: I am the longest serving Proesecutor in Hamilton County's history. That experience is invaluable to carry out the mission of removing violent criminals from our streets. Answer from Janaya Trotter: I was a prosecutor and environmental attorney with the City of Cincinnati. In private practice, I have litigated both civil and criminal cases. I have practiced in both state and federal court. I also have experience in all areas of law which the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office practices. 2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit) Answer from Joseph T. Deters: We will continue to aggressively pursue violent offenders by seeking the longest possible prison terms. Answer from Janaya Trotter: I will be a full time prosecutor who will implement smart, new and creative methods to reduce the recidivism rate among offenders and create a proactive, prevention based plan to reduce the number of juveniles transitioning into the adult criminal system. I will work collaboratively with all county offices to provide consistent and efficient services to residents. Importantly, I will put my ethical responsibility as an attorney first to serve the citizens of Hamilton County and not allow political partisanship to affect the services rendered by the Prosecutor Office's to its clients, which are the county departments, boards, and citizens. 3. What specific changes would you like to see in the administration of justice in Hamilton County? (100 word limit) Answer from Joseph T. Deters: When the budget returns to a normal level, the constuction of a new jail facility must be a priority. Answer from Janaya Trotter: I would like to see a system which operates with a purpose - to ensure justice is served, to keep the community safe and to promote prosecution with the purpose of preventing reoffending. I would like to see a diverse office that is reflective of the community it serves. Justice also spans to the civil side of the office, where I would like to see political motives not be in the forefront when representing county commissioners, boards, and citizens. I want an office that the community trusts and respects and looks to for the fair administration of justice. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Answers will be cut off if they exceed a word limit, if present. Direct references to opponents are not permitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.