I have dedicated my entire life to public service and criminal justice. It is a profound honor to have the support of prosecutors, law enforcement officials, victim advocates, members of the defense bar and community leaders for my continued work as your District Attorney.
Former Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett
“Michael Dougherty not only managed personnel for the Manhattan DA’s Office but for the Colorado Attorney General, where he ran the criminal division, and the Jefferson and Gilpin County District Attorney’s office, where he was second in command.
“Michael and his family came to Colorado to start a wrongful conviction project for the Attorney General’s Office over nine years ago and has lived in Boulder with his family the entire time. He is seen as a leader on criminal justice reform issues both in the law enforcement and defense bar communities, and is widely respected by the staff and local law enforcement.”
Joe Pelle has served as the Boulder County Sheriff since 2003.
Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle
“I am supporting Michael Dougherty in this race for several reasons. To put it simply, Michael has impressed me since our first meeting. He has the “X” factor for leadership that just seems to come naturally. He knows how to manage people, budgets, and policy.
“I got to know him well, and I can tell you that he is a strong leader, an innovator, and a very good lawyer. He is progressive and smart. That experience is critical for “The” District Attorney as it amounts to a very large portion of their responsibility. Currently, there are projects, programs, cases, and trials underway that do not need to be interrupted by the insertion of a new personality in January. Governor Hickenlooper made the right choice when he appointed Michael Dougherty.” More on Joe Pelle’s endorsement
Former State Representative and Criminal Justice Reform Advocate, Claire Levy
“I endorse Michael Dougherty for District Attorney. During my tenure in the legislature I worked on criminal justice reform. I worked on renewable energy and energy efficiency, and to protect our environment in every way.
Michael Dougherty understands the weight of the office and seeks that office in full appreciation of what he can do to change lives for the better in Boulder County. The position is not a political stepping stone for Michael. It is an opportunity to do justice.
As an environmentalist and as a criminal justice reformer,
I endorse Michael Dougherty for DA.”
Nancy Lewis, Leading Crime Victim Advocate
“Michael Dougherty is one of the finest public servants in Colorado. His years of leadership experience have prepared him well to serve the citizens of Boulder County.
“Michael does not seek praise, nor does he strive for personal glory, but he has the respect of the entire criminal justice community and is unquestionably the best candidate in the race.”
Prosecutors
Annemarie Braun, Senior Assistant
Attorney General for State of Colorado
Kenneth Boyd, Deputy District Attorney,
Denver County
Ryan Brackley, Assistant District Attorney,
Denver County (Fmr. ADA Boulder County)
Jim Bullock, District Attorney,
16th Judicial District
Christian Champagne, District Attorney,
6th Judicial District
Jeff Chostner, District Attorney,
10th Judicial District
Maggie Conboy, Senior Chief Deputy District Attorney, Denver
Linda Fairstein, Fmr. Chief of Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Sex Crimes Unit
Lisa Friel, Fmr. Chief of Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Sex Crimes Unit
Will Furse, District Attorney,
22nd Judicial District
Stan Garnett, Fmr. Boulder County District Attorney
Dan Hotsenpiller, District Attorney,
7th Judicial District
Ann Joyce, Senior Deputy District Attorney,
1st Judicial District
Amy Padden, Fmr. Federal Prosecutor and candidate for Colorado Attorney General
Rhoda Pilmer, Chief Deputy District Attorney,
17th Judicial District
John Walsh, Fmr. U.S. Attorney
Law Enforcement Unions
Fraternal Order of Police, Longmont
Fraternal Order of Police, Boulder County
Boulder Police Officer Association
Labor Unions Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Elected Law Enforcement Officials
Joe DiSalvo, Sheriff, Pitkin County
Bruce Hartman, Sheriff, Gilpin County
Robert Jackson, Sheriff, Alamosa County
Bill Masters, Sheriff, San Miguel County
Joe Pelle, Sheriff, Boulder County
Brett Schroetlin, Sheriff, Grand County
Kirk Taylor, Sheriff, Pueblo County
Victim Advocates
Kati Behrens
Allison Boyd
Jan Ferguson
Nancy Lewis
Alan Rosenfeld
Steve Siegel
Attorneys in the Private Bar
David Aschkinasi
David Beller
Patrick Burke
Jon Banashek
Mark Biddison
Michael Carrigan
Jim Chalat
Trip DeMuth
Mike Feeley
Kirsten Frost
W. Harold Flowers, Jr.
Tristan Gorman
Eric Johnson
David Kaplan
Josh Landy
Forrest Lewis
Brad Levin, Fmr. candidate for Colorado Attorney General
Conor May
Kevin McGreevy
Qusair Mohamedbhai
Amy Okubo
John Purvis
Siddhartha Rathod
Daniel Recht
Pat Ridley
Ann Roan
Andrew Shoemaker, Fmr. Boulder City Council
Annemarie Spain
Sean Stewart
Mike Thomson
Fredric Wincour
Jonathan Weinstein
Community Supporters
Suzy Ageton, Fmr. Deputy Mayor
Sue Alton
Matt Appelbaum, Fmr. Boulder Mayor
Cynthia Braddock, County Assessor
Ronald Brambila
Debbie A. Brinley
Ed Byrne
Jim Carpenter
Lisa Cutter
Jim Dale
Martelle Daniels
Benita Duran
Bill Dennler
Ron Engels, Gilpin County Commissioner
Nancy Feldman
Josh Fiester
Richard Garcia
Tere Garcia
Chuck Heidel, Criminal Investigator
Michael Huttner
Linda Isenhart, Gilpin County Commissioner
Peggy Jessel
Bill Kilpatrick, Chief of Police, Golden
Alan Kennedy-Shaffer, Candidate for State Senate
Kris Larsen, Mayor, Nederland
Carrie McIlvaine
Bob Morehouse
Christopher Nicholson
Lisel Petis, Steamboat City Council
Peter Salas
Laura Spicer
George Stern, Candidate for Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder
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