Tina Kotek: “Our city is a far cry from the war-ravaged community he has posted on social media and I conveyed that directly to him.”

When people charged with crimes go without counsel, justice is delayed for defendants and for the communities harmed by crime.

I think we all understand who’s supporting who in this race.

In the wake of national, systemic shortcomings in meeting the needs of women who are incarcerated, I am resolved to confront these issues head-on.

A 66% reduction in unrepresented defendants is a turning point. The work is not done, and we will keep striving for improvement until every person needing counsel has an attorney.