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Letter: Joe Burrowes is right choice for Superior Court

I have known Judge Joe Burrowes for more than 15 years and know the following to be true.

Joe Burrowes is one of the most committed, hardworking men I have ever met. His love for his community is evident in his continuous support of educating our youth in the criminal justice system. He consistently volunteers countless hours of his off time helping these young people. His record as a Benton County District Court judge is exemplary. Joe is a humble and giving individual who loves the law and the administration of it. He possesses all of the qualities that one would want in a Superior Court judge.

In my 35 years as a law enforcement officer and administrator, I have known and worked with numerous judges. Joe is right at the top of the list of those judges whom I would consider to be of the highest moral character and having the utmost dedication to the administration of the law.

Please join me in voting for Judge Joe Burrowes for Superior Court judge.

Paul Hart, Benton County undersheriff, retired, Kennewick

This story was originally published September 25, 2016 at 4:15 AM with the headline "Letter: Joe Burrowes is right choice for Superior Court."

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