Government,
Criminal
May 13, 2019
DA Jackie Lacey has been a champion of mental health reform
Criticism is inevitable for someone who has served two terms as district attorney. In general, criticism of elected officials can be good, allowing the incumbent to absorb the criticism and use it to form a stronger candidacy and a better administration. But sometimes, that criticism is downright unjust.
Paul A. Thompson
Deputy District Attorney
Los Angeles District Attorney's Office
Email: pthompson@da.lacounty.gov
Criticism is inevitable for someone who, like Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey, has served two terms, particularly for those who would seek to replace her. In general, criticism of elected officials can be good, lending voters a genuine choice between candidates or, at least, allowing the incumbent to absorb the criticism and use it to form a stronger candidacy and a better administration.
But sometimes, that criticism is ...
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