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Democrat Michelle Morales is running for Walla Walla County prosecuting attorney to replace James Nagle, who is retiring this year. Morales is a deputy prosecutor in the county office and a first-time candidate. She had a family member caught in the criminal legal system without supportive services and has pursued a more holistic, community-based definition of justice as a result.
Morales is running on a platform of change to bring modernized, efficient, and accountable leadership to the prosecutor’s office. If elected, she wants to offer victim support, deliver equal justice, pursue alternatives to incarceration when applicable, and expand mental health, addiction, and housing resources. Her progressive view of community safety involves both holding those who perpetrate harm accountable and making investments in prevention and treatment.
Gabriel Acosta is Morales’ Republican opponent in this race and Walla Walla’s chief deputy attorney since 1991. He and the outgoing prosecutor represent a more conservative leadership of the office. Acosta is running on a vague platform to put more people behind bars without pursuing alternatives or prevention.
We recommend Michelle Morales for Walla Walla County prosecutor to bring new leadership to the county office.Last updated: 2023-04-05Michelle Morales
Democrat Michelle Morales is running for Walla Walla County prosecuting attorney to replace James Nagle, who is retiring this year. Morales is a deputy prosecutor in the county office and a first-time candidate.
Democrat Michelle Morales is running for Walla Walla County prosecuting attorney to replace James Nagle, who is retiring this year. Morales is a deputy prosecutor in the county office and a first-time candidate. She had a family member caught in the criminal legal system without supportive services and has pursued a more holistic, community-based definition of justice as a result.
Morales is running on a platform of change to bring modernized, efficient, and accountable leadership to the prosecutor’s office. If elected, she wants to offer victim support, deliver equal justice, pursue alternatives to incarceration when applicable, and expand mental health, addiction, and housing resources. Her progressive view of community safety involves both holding those who perpetrate harm accountable and making investments in prevention and treatment.
Gabriel Acosta is Morales’ Republican opponent in this race and Walla Walla’s chief deputy attorney since 1991. He and the outgoing prosecutor represent a more conservative leadership of the office. Acosta is running on a vague platform to put more people behind bars without pursuing alternatives or prevention.
We recommend Michelle Morales for Walla Walla County prosecutor to bring new leadership to the county office.Michelle Morales
Democrat Michelle Morales is running for Walla Walla County prosecuting attorney to replace James Nagle, who is retiring this year. Morales is a deputy prosecutor in the county office and a first-time candidate.
Advisory Vote 39
This spring, Democrats in Olympia passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5974, which included a small increase in aircraft fuel taxes. This change would raise an estimated $14 million in public revenue and help our state achieve its climate goals.
This bill was sponsored by some of Washington’s most progressive lawmakers and passed with a clear majority in the session. The legislation will help our state create a sustainable future where generations can thrive with clean air and water.
Vote “Maintained” on State Advisory Vote 39.
Because of a Tim Eyman initiative, the Legislature is required to submit any bill it passes that closes tax loopholes or raises revenue to a non-binding advisory vote. The Legislature had a historically productive 2022 session, resulting in several advisory votes appearing on the ballot. We hope the Legislature will change the law to remove these meaningless measures in the future.