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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Crime Victims United Endorsement
“Tony Golik has prosecuted some of the most difficult and violent cases in Clark County. Crime Victims United knows Tony Golik’s history of successfully fighting for and protecting the rights of crime victims. Crime Victims United believes that Tony Golik is the obvious choice to be Clark County’s next Prosecuting Attorney.”
– Steve Doell, President, Crime Victims United.
– Steve Doell, President, Crime Victims United.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Endorsement from Judge Robert L Harris (retired)
Retired Judge Robert L. Harris writes a letter to the Editor of the Columbian: Tony Golik for Prosecutor
I’ve served as a Deputy Prosecutor and Judge for 50 years in Clark County. I’m familiar with prosecutors and attorneys all over this State, and what it takes to lead as a Prosecutor. I’m also personally familiar with Golik’s superior courtroom abilities, integrity with the judiciary, protection of victims, and possessing the skills necessary to be our Prosecutor. He has the support of law enforcement. His opponent has not demonstrated any of those skills in the Courts of Clark County necessary to lead in that position. I wholly support Golik for Clark County Prosecutor.
Robert L. Harris, Vancouver, WA
I’ve served as a Deputy Prosecutor and Judge for 50 years in Clark County. I’m familiar with prosecutors and attorneys all over this State, and what it takes to lead as a Prosecutor. I’m also personally familiar with Golik’s superior courtroom abilities, integrity with the judiciary, protection of victims, and possessing the skills necessary to be our Prosecutor. He has the support of law enforcement. His opponent has not demonstrated any of those skills in the Courts of Clark County necessary to lead in that position. I wholly support Golik for Clark County Prosecutor.
Robert L. Harris, Vancouver, WA
Monday, October 18, 2010
Golik for Prosecutor; Parker for County Clerk
Those in the know have endorsed him; Parker is top choice for county clerk.
The Columbian, Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Apparently Tony Golik administers a political campaign as well as he prosecutes criminal cases: powerfully and effectively. That’s what makes him the clear choice for Clark County prosecuting attorney in the Nov. 2 election. (Ballots will be mailed Oct. 13).
Golik — a major crimes prosecutor in the department he seeks to direct — raced briskly out of the campaign starting blocks earlier this year and began stacking up an impressive list of endorsements. Then he emerged as the leading vote-getter in the three-candidate Aug. 17 primary, grabbing almost 49 percent of votes as Brent Boger also advanced with 43.5 percent.
Boger emphasized his greater variety of overall legal experience. Golik, though, would point to his campaign slogan, “It takes a prosecutor to be the prosecutor,” and point out that Boger has never gone to criminal trial in the state of Washington, “nor has he prosecuted a criminal.” Touché!
As Boger boasted about his experience in civil cases, Golik announced an endorsement by the chief deputy prosecutor on the civil side of the prosecutor’s office, E. Bronson Potter. Couple that with an earlier endorsement by retiring county prosecuting attorney Art Curtis, and you’ve got roadrunner Golik continually outmaneuvering coyote Boger in the race for campaign momentum.
Political dominance is not nearly as valuable as the record of courtroom battles won against bad guys, and that’s why The Columbian endorses Golik. We’re not alone in that opinion, and compelling advice comes from law enforcement agencies that are responsible for apprehending those bad guys. Vancouver police officers, Clark County sheriff’s officers and police officers in five other Clark County cities have endorsed Golik’s bid to take the top job in the department. And within that department, Golik’s fellow deputy prosecutors also tab him as their favorite.
In the August primary, we designated both of these candidates as worthy of advancing to the general election. That opinion carried little risk, as the third candidate (George Kolin) ultimately won less than 8 percent of the votes. Today’s opinion comes just as easily, when the experience factor and meaningful endorsements from key factions are considered.
Golik has worked for a decade as a deputy prosecutor, with six years in the major crimes unit, prosecuting many high-profile cases. Boger has worked 25 years as an attorney; since 1999 as senior assistant city attorney for the city of Vancouver.
The campaign slogan says it all: It takes a prosecutor to be the prosecutor.
County clerk
Sherry Parker, a longtime employee in the Clark County clerk’s office, has served commendably for four years as director of the department that is responsible for records of all Superior Court matters, including felony criminal cases and some civil lawsuits, plus divorce, juvenile and probate cases. She supervises four dozen people and manages a $5.9 million budget.
Challenger Scott Weber works as a manufacturing engineering technician, supervises no workers and wants to abolish the county clerk’s office.
He’s barking up the wrong tree. Weber’s desire to make the office appointed instead of elected should be pursued through efforts to change the county charter. Six of the state’s 39 counties have made such a change, but that crusade has been rejected by voters three times in Clark County. For Weber to campaign, essentially, for fewer elections likely won’t sit well with the voters he is asking to elect him as county clerk. That bizarre approach, plus Parker’s good performance record, makes her the obvious choice for Clark County clerk.
The Columbian, Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Apparently Tony Golik administers a political campaign as well as he prosecutes criminal cases: powerfully and effectively. That’s what makes him the clear choice for Clark County prosecuting attorney in the Nov. 2 election. (Ballots will be mailed Oct. 13).
Golik — a major crimes prosecutor in the department he seeks to direct — raced briskly out of the campaign starting blocks earlier this year and began stacking up an impressive list of endorsements. Then he emerged as the leading vote-getter in the three-candidate Aug. 17 primary, grabbing almost 49 percent of votes as Brent Boger also advanced with 43.5 percent.
Boger emphasized his greater variety of overall legal experience. Golik, though, would point to his campaign slogan, “It takes a prosecutor to be the prosecutor,” and point out that Boger has never gone to criminal trial in the state of Washington, “nor has he prosecuted a criminal.” Touché!
As Boger boasted about his experience in civil cases, Golik announced an endorsement by the chief deputy prosecutor on the civil side of the prosecutor’s office, E. Bronson Potter. Couple that with an earlier endorsement by retiring county prosecuting attorney Art Curtis, and you’ve got roadrunner Golik continually outmaneuvering coyote Boger in the race for campaign momentum.
Political dominance is not nearly as valuable as the record of courtroom battles won against bad guys, and that’s why The Columbian endorses Golik. We’re not alone in that opinion, and compelling advice comes from law enforcement agencies that are responsible for apprehending those bad guys. Vancouver police officers, Clark County sheriff’s officers and police officers in five other Clark County cities have endorsed Golik’s bid to take the top job in the department. And within that department, Golik’s fellow deputy prosecutors also tab him as their favorite.
In the August primary, we designated both of these candidates as worthy of advancing to the general election. That opinion carried little risk, as the third candidate (George Kolin) ultimately won less than 8 percent of the votes. Today’s opinion comes just as easily, when the experience factor and meaningful endorsements from key factions are considered.
Golik has worked for a decade as a deputy prosecutor, with six years in the major crimes unit, prosecuting many high-profile cases. Boger has worked 25 years as an attorney; since 1999 as senior assistant city attorney for the city of Vancouver.
The campaign slogan says it all: It takes a prosecutor to be the prosecutor.
County clerk
Sherry Parker, a longtime employee in the Clark County clerk’s office, has served commendably for four years as director of the department that is responsible for records of all Superior Court matters, including felony criminal cases and some civil lawsuits, plus divorce, juvenile and probate cases. She supervises four dozen people and manages a $5.9 million budget.
Challenger Scott Weber works as a manufacturing engineering technician, supervises no workers and wants to abolish the county clerk’s office.
He’s barking up the wrong tree. Weber’s desire to make the office appointed instead of elected should be pursued through efforts to change the county charter. Six of the state’s 39 counties have made such a change, but that crusade has been rejected by voters three times in Clark County. For Weber to campaign, essentially, for fewer elections likely won’t sit well with the voters he is asking to elect him as county clerk. That bizarre approach, plus Parker’s good performance record, makes her the obvious choice for Clark County clerk.
Golik, Boger not pulling punches in prosecutor race
They’ve fought relentlessly over what it means to be the county’s top prosecuting attorney, thrown barbs at each other about their respective experience, and enlisted starkly different supporters.
The top vote-getter also will represent a significant changing of the guard: He will replace Prosecuting Attorney Art Curtis, who is stepping down after 29 years.
Endorsed by Curtis, Democrat Golik, a 15-year veteran prosecutor currently assigned to the major crimes unit, has campaigned chiefly on his courtroom experience: He’s handled some of the county’s most high-profile criminal cases and has garnered support from every law enforcement agency in Clark County.
He’s aggressively criticized his opponent’s lack of experience in that field.
Boger, a Vancouver senior assistant city attorney, has touted the diversity of his legal background and his popularity in the Republican Party, picking up endorsements from well-known politicians such as former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton and Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna.
He calls Golik the status quo candidate.
Close race expected
August’s primary election results predict a close race. Golik had nearly 49 percent of the votes and Boger came in second with 43.5 percent. Eliminated was Washougal defense attorney George Kolin, who captured less than 8 percent of the votes.
Since trailing behind in the primary, Boger has amped up his campaigning, raising $40,023 from supporters, though still behind Golik’s $60,963. He says he’s changed his campaign strategy from trying to emphasize the civil duties of the office — which he said has experience in and Golik doesn’t — to criticizing how the office runs.
“My original focus of the campaign was to show that the prosecutor handles all the county’s legal affairs. I don’t think that’s sunk in that well with the public,” Boger said. “Now, I’m focusing on the criminal side. I don’t think the office has done that well in the management system as it should.”
The prosecuting attorney, in charge of prosecuting crimes and handling the county’s civil litigation, supervises 40 deputy prosecutors, including 33 criminal lawyers and seven civil lawyers. The position pays $148,832 a year.
Ballots were mailed this week.
Nasty campaigning
The campaign has turned nasty at times. Wednesday was the latest example of that, when the Republican Party sent out a press release alleging prosecutorial misconduct against Golik in a 2008 murder-for-hire trial that the deputy prosecutor won.
The allegations relate to a pending appeal by defendant Dino Constance, who is not only claiming his defense attorney did a poor job representing him, but also that Golik did not disclose certain information at trial.
Constance has already unsuccessfully tried to appeal his conviction twice on different grounds.
Golik on Wednesday refuted the allegations, saying it’s very common for a defendant to make a claim against a prosecutor when appealing a case. Asked how many of his fellow deputy prosecutors have been accused of misconduct, Golik said: “All of them.”
“Almost every defendant convicted of a crime of this nature appeals and argues some inappropriate action by the state,” he said. “Now my opponent is becoming an advocate of Dino Constance? I think it’s a desperate act.”
Felony charges
In criticizing Golik further, Boger said the number of felony charges filed by the office has declined 28 percent over the past five years — even while the community has grown.
He also doesn’t like how prosecutors’ case load is divided into speciality units instead of them handling a broad array of cases.
Those units, such as major crimes, general felonies and domestic violence, are in place for a reason, Golik countered. They give prosecutors the experience in specific guidelines of the law. That’s why, if elected, Golik wants to add another unit for elder abuse cases.
As for the number of felony filings, Golik cited statistics showing the number of referrals from law enforcement agencies has also declined about the same amount. However, Boger provided different statistics showing only a slight dip in referrals. But when questioned, Boger wouldn’t say where he got his statistics.
Golik said his opponent’s new tactics show he’s grasping at straws.
“My message has been the same since day one: It takes a prosecutor to be a prosecutor,” he said. But “my opponent has been searching for his message.”
Boger says this is his message: “I am the outside candidate and will look out for the public interest over the special interest involved in the criminal justice system.”
The top vote-getter also will represent a significant changing of the guard: He will replace Prosecuting Attorney Art Curtis, who is stepping down after 29 years.
Endorsed by Curtis, Democrat Golik, a 15-year veteran prosecutor currently assigned to the major crimes unit, has campaigned chiefly on his courtroom experience: He’s handled some of the county’s most high-profile criminal cases and has garnered support from every law enforcement agency in Clark County.
He’s aggressively criticized his opponent’s lack of experience in that field.
Boger, a Vancouver senior assistant city attorney, has touted the diversity of his legal background and his popularity in the Republican Party, picking up endorsements from well-known politicians such as former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton and Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna.
He calls Golik the status quo candidate.
Close race expected
August’s primary election results predict a close race. Golik had nearly 49 percent of the votes and Boger came in second with 43.5 percent. Eliminated was Washougal defense attorney George Kolin, who captured less than 8 percent of the votes.
Since trailing behind in the primary, Boger has amped up his campaigning, raising $40,023 from supporters, though still behind Golik’s $60,963. He says he’s changed his campaign strategy from trying to emphasize the civil duties of the office — which he said has experience in and Golik doesn’t — to criticizing how the office runs.
“My original focus of the campaign was to show that the prosecutor handles all the county’s legal affairs. I don’t think that’s sunk in that well with the public,” Boger said. “Now, I’m focusing on the criminal side. I don’t think the office has done that well in the management system as it should.”
The prosecuting attorney, in charge of prosecuting crimes and handling the county’s civil litigation, supervises 40 deputy prosecutors, including 33 criminal lawyers and seven civil lawyers. The position pays $148,832 a year.
Ballots were mailed this week.
Nasty campaigning
The campaign has turned nasty at times. Wednesday was the latest example of that, when the Republican Party sent out a press release alleging prosecutorial misconduct against Golik in a 2008 murder-for-hire trial that the deputy prosecutor won.
The allegations relate to a pending appeal by defendant Dino Constance, who is not only claiming his defense attorney did a poor job representing him, but also that Golik did not disclose certain information at trial.
Constance has already unsuccessfully tried to appeal his conviction twice on different grounds.
Golik on Wednesday refuted the allegations, saying it’s very common for a defendant to make a claim against a prosecutor when appealing a case. Asked how many of his fellow deputy prosecutors have been accused of misconduct, Golik said: “All of them.”
“Almost every defendant convicted of a crime of this nature appeals and argues some inappropriate action by the state,” he said. “Now my opponent is becoming an advocate of Dino Constance? I think it’s a desperate act.”
Felony charges
In criticizing Golik further, Boger said the number of felony charges filed by the office has declined 28 percent over the past five years — even while the community has grown.
He also doesn’t like how prosecutors’ case load is divided into speciality units instead of them handling a broad array of cases.
Those units, such as major crimes, general felonies and domestic violence, are in place for a reason, Golik countered. They give prosecutors the experience in specific guidelines of the law. That’s why, if elected, Golik wants to add another unit for elder abuse cases.
As for the number of felony filings, Golik cited statistics showing the number of referrals from law enforcement agencies has also declined about the same amount. However, Boger provided different statistics showing only a slight dip in referrals. But when questioned, Boger wouldn’t say where he got his statistics.
Golik said his opponent’s new tactics show he’s grasping at straws.
“My message has been the same since day one: It takes a prosecutor to be a prosecutor,” he said. But “my opponent has been searching for his message.”
Boger says this is his message: “I am the outside candidate and will look out for the public interest over the special interest involved in the criminal justice system.”
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Forums set and debates scheduled. Tony Golik's opponent doesn't show.
NAACP hosts public candidate forum at YWCA. Tony Golik's opponent is a no show once again.
Tony Golik's opponent has refused to appear for six candidate forums this year.
Tonight; the fourth no show in a row.
Tony Golik's opponent has failed to appear for all Prosecutor candidate forums scheduled in the final weeks of this election.
"My opponent continues to avoid talking about issues in public. Candidates for public office have a duty to make themselves available to voters. Voter's deserve a chance to vet the candidates and make an informed decision." - Tony Golik
Tony Golik's opponent failed to appear for the three prior public forums:
1 A Prosecutor candidate forum was scheduled to be held on October 13th. This forum was to be held by the Clark County District Court. Because Tony Golik's opponent refused to appear, the forum was cancelled.
2 The Woodland Chamber of Commerce scheduled a Prosecutor Candidate forum to be held on October 5, Tony Golik appeared for the forum. Tony Golik's opponent failed to appear for the forum.
3 The YWCA scheduled a forum for Prosecutor candidates, as well as other candidates to be held on October 7. Tony Golik appeared for the forum. His opponent failed to appear for the forum.
The Clark County Deputy prosecutors invited Tony's opponent to join a candidate forum earlier this year and he declined. A local chapter of the Kiwanis Club also invited the candidates to speak and Tony's opponent did not show.
Tony Golik's opponent has refused to appear for six candidate forums this year.
Tonight; the fourth no show in a row.
Tony Golik's opponent has failed to appear for all Prosecutor candidate forums scheduled in the final weeks of this election.
"My opponent continues to avoid talking about issues in public. Candidates for public office have a duty to make themselves available to voters. Voter's deserve a chance to vet the candidates and make an informed decision." - Tony Golik
Tony Golik's opponent failed to appear for the three prior public forums:
1 A Prosecutor candidate forum was scheduled to be held on October 13th. This forum was to be held by the Clark County District Court. Because Tony Golik's opponent refused to appear, the forum was cancelled.
2 The Woodland Chamber of Commerce scheduled a Prosecutor Candidate forum to be held on October 5, Tony Golik appeared for the forum. Tony Golik's opponent failed to appear for the forum.
3 The YWCA scheduled a forum for Prosecutor candidates, as well as other candidates to be held on October 7. Tony Golik appeared for the forum. His opponent failed to appear for the forum.
The Clark County Deputy prosecutors invited Tony's opponent to join a candidate forum earlier this year and he declined. A local chapter of the Kiwanis Club also invited the candidates to speak and Tony's opponent did not show.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Vancouver Police Officers' Unanimous Endorsement
Early this year, Tony Golik, Brent Boger and Curt Wyrick spoke to the Vancouver Police Officers' Guild. Over 100 Vancouver Police Officers were in attendance that day. After hearing each of the candidates speak, the group voted unanimously to endorse Tony Golik for Prosecutor. How often do you think a group of over 100 professionals votes unanimously to endorse a candidate?
Vancouver Police Officers’ Unanimous Endorsement:
In discussing the endorsement of this office our membership focused on our belief that the next Prosecuting Attorney for Clark County should be an attorney with direct criminal prosecution experience. We believe that the next Prosecuting Attorney should have a direct working knowledge of the criminal justice system in Clark County. We believe Tony Golik is the only candidate with the experience necessary to champion the work that our members do every day. It is because of this experience that we voted unanimously to endorse Tony’s candidacy for Clark County Prosecuting Attorney.
Vancouver Police Officers’ Unanimous Endorsement:
In discussing the endorsement of this office our membership focused on our belief that the next Prosecuting Attorney for Clark County should be an attorney with direct criminal prosecution experience. We believe that the next Prosecuting Attorney should have a direct working knowledge of the criminal justice system in Clark County. We believe Tony Golik is the only candidate with the experience necessary to champion the work that our members do every day. It is because of this experience that we voted unanimously to endorse Tony’s candidacy for Clark County Prosecuting Attorney.
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