Four candidates are running for Dakota County Attorney - Kathy Keena, Elizabeth Lamin, Matt Little, and Jeff Sheridan. The two candidates who receive the most votes in the August 9th primary will move on to the general election in November. The winner of that election will become the Dakota County Attorney. The League of Women Voters Dakota County held a forum with all four candidates at the ETV studios on June 22, 2022. The forum is presented here in its entirety.
Click on the time link to jump to a specific part of the forum. @03:56 Opening statements @12:24 How will you ensure public safety and communicate that it is a priority? @19:07 Do you or do you not support longer sentences for crimes committed while on probation? @24:44 What approaches would you take toward ending violence against women? @31:40 How would you reduce the risk of violent encounters between police and civilians? @38:40 How would you work to eliminate racial disparities in the criminal justice system? @45:37 Would you consider eliminating the cash bail system in Dakota County? @52:19 Closing statements