Frustration about crime shapes race for next Jackson County prosecutor

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Chappell and Johnson have distinct differences in how they plan to approach the job. Chappell vows to be an aggressive criminal prosecutor, while Johnson promises a balance of prosecution and crime prevention efforts.

Chappell leans into her time as the appointed prosecutor for Blue Springs and her private defense practice, including cases where juveniles have been charged with violent crimes.

She speaks of getting tough on criminals and sees social justice programming as secondary to pursuing criminal convictions.

“We can’t afford to just program our way out of prosecution,” Chappell said.

Johnson promotes her lifelong connections to Kansas City’s urban core, her ability to strike a balance between crime prevention efforts and swift prosecution, and her experience as public safety director for Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas.


https://missouriindependent.com/2024/10/23/frustration-about-crime-shapes-race-for-next-jackson-county-prosecutor/

[SWBTATTReg]

1. Thanks for posting. I haven't lived here since 1970 but I do have a fond memory of the area (lived in KCMO, and

Independence before moving away). It's nice to check on things going on there. Hopefully, like other places in MO, they can get a reasonable grip on handling crime.