Post details: 2004 Washtenaw County Elections
2004 Washtenaw County Elections
John W. Stanowski (R) - Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney
Just last summer, I said I'd never vote for a Republican prosecutor, but I feel Stanowski is clearly the better choice.
Mackie wants to expand the county jail. Stanowski wants to start programs for domestic violence offenders and drug users to prevent recidivism.
By Mackie's own addmission, Washtenaw County received a $10 million dollar federal grant to reduce domestic violence and his domestic violence conviction rate is only 68 percent for felonies, 56 percent for misdemeanors. Stanowski has an 87.5 percent conviction rate for domestic violence in Jackson and thinks Washtenaw County can do better preventing domestic violence.
Daniel Minzey (D) - Washtenaw County Sheriff
Unopposed.
Lawrence Kestenbaum (D)- Washtenaw County Clerk
I met Larry once and I think he's perfect for this job. When Washtenaw County makes decisions about election equipment or methods, I want Larry at the table.
Catherine McClary (D) - Washtenaw County Treasurer
Unopposed
Janis Bobrin (D) - Washtenaw County Drain Commisioner
Unopposed
Ronnie D. Peterson (D) - Washtenaw County Commisioner District 6
Peterson reluctantly supported a jail expansion mileage proposal, but said he would rather see a modest renovation and expansion within the counties current budget. Also, in an Ann Arbor News article, Peterson said he would like to create programs for repeat offenders of nonviolent crimes.
