Houghton County Prosecutor Michael E Makinen Seeks to Keep Office
In our continuing series of messages from Democratic candidates appearing on the Houghton County ballot in the August 3rd primary, we bring you the following from the current Houghton County Prosecutor:
I wish to thank everyone who has provided support and encouragement throughout the primary campaign. Unfortunately, the work of the prosecutor’s office does not diminish because of the primary election season; so I have continued to perform the daily duties of my office. This has limited the amount of campaigning I can do. It does, however, follow advice I received when I learned this election would be contested: “Keep doing what you have been doing, and you will be fine.”
The person who provided the advice is not a politician, but someone I regularly work with. He told me to keep applying myself conscientiously to my job. Doing so is a fundamental characteristic of the Democratic Party. When we undertake a job, we seek it to do it properly and to the best of our ability. We do not short change the job for our self-interest.
In carrying out my duties, I also keep in mind another bit of advice I received: “Remember you are not only an extension of law enforcement, you are a protector of the constitution. Your job is to do what is right, not what is popular.” This is another characteristic of our party, to do what is best for society, even though it may not be popular. As prosecutor, I do this by evaluating each case individually and giving due consideration to multiple factors. This allows me to reach a conclusion that is legally justified, fair to the victims and in the interest of the community as a whole.
In civil matters, my goal is to provide quality service in a timely and cost efficient manner to any official or agency requesting my assistance.
If returned to office, I will continue to provide full, fair, and timely service to the community. I ask for your support in the August 3rd Democratic primary.
Thank You,
Mike Makinen
Michael Makinen
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