With Pima County Attorney Election in Full Swing, Democratic Candidate Mike Jette Endorsed by TPOA and Brings Attention to a Local Tragedy
July 08 2024 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Mike Jette has been endorsed by the Tucson Police Officers
Association (TPOA) and victims like the Benitez family whose 17
year old son was murdered in July 2023. The Democratic Primary
Election is on July 30, 2024. Mail-in ballots were sent on July
3.
A year ago, Isaac Benitez was murdered by two young men. The
Pima County Attorney’s Office gave both defendants probation. This
tragedy highlights the increased violence in Pima County and the
inability of the Pima County Attorney’s Office to hold defendants
accountable for violent and dangerous conduct. In the words of the
victim family, “Isaac received a death sentence. We received a life
sentence. The defendants received probation.” This unjust outcome
has intensified the demand for a renewed focus on holding violent
and dangerous offenders accountable and a call to action for the
voters of Pima County to elect a seasoned prosecutor who
understands the balance between justice, rehabilitation, and
community safety. The victim family is using
#justiceforisaacbenitez to bring awareness to this tragedy.
It is not surprising that amidst this tragic outcome, Tucson’s
largest police officer union, TPOA, has enthusiastically and
unequivocally endorsed Mike Jette to be the new Pima County
Attorney. This endorsement is a testament to Jette's proven track
record and deep understanding of local issues. These concerns are
particularly relevant as Pima County Attorney candidate Mike Jette
has received overwhelming support from local law enforcement,
victims, prosecutors, and defense attorneys—everyone who has a firm
understanding of the criminal justice system.
“I am honored to receive the support of the officers who risk
their lives every day,” said Mike Jette. “It is telling that
Tucson’s largest police union does not support the County Attorney.
Instead, they chose experience and compassion for victims because
it matters.”
Mike Jette has also received the endorsement of former U.S.
Attorney District of Arizona Paul Charlton, former Pima County
Superior Judge Deborah Bernini, the Arizona chapter of the National
Organization of Women (NOW), Tucson Association of Realtors (TAR),
and earned the highest score across all candidates in the Tucson
Metro Chamber candidate evaluation process. Mike’s candidate
evaluation video and full candidate interview are available on his
press page.
For more information about Mike Jette and his campaign for Pima
County Attorney, visit mikejette.com and follow him on social media
for the latest updates and discussions on his vision for Pima
County.
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Isabel Burruel, Campaign Coordinator Mike Jette for Pima County
Attorney 520.200.7410 campaign@mikejette.com