Dear Friends,
When I was sworn in as your State Attorney on January 3, 2017, my mission was clear: to make Hillsborough County safer while promoting justice and fairness for everyone. We are committed to making our neighborhoods safer for you and your families. We are finding smart alternatives to prison for first-time, non-violent, and juvenile offenders to more efficiently use your tax-dollars and reduce recidivism. And we are proactively engaging with the community to reduce crime and rebuild trust.
I am striving to make our State Attorney’s Office the model of what a prosecutor’s office should be – not just in Florida, but across the entire country. Yes, it’s ambitious, but high expectations yield high results. I’m privileged to work alongside approximately 300 dedicated public servants, including 130 assistant state attorneys, as well as a talented group of investigators, victim advocates, and support staff. From day one, I have challenged them to consider the long-term consequences of what we do every day in the criminal justice system: to appreciate what happens after we close a file; to engage with those we serve so that our entire community recognizes that we are partners; and to view each case not as a person to be prosecuted but as a problem to be solved. That is my vision for this office. But our work together is not just about my vision. It’s not about what I believe; it is about what we believe: our shared commitment to justice, fairness, and integrity.
Day by day, we are doing our part to form a more perfect union by striving to promote justice here in our community. Thank you for your input, support, and trust as we build a safer, stronger Hillsborough.
Sincerely,
