Pubdate: Sat, 13 May 2006
Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen (IA)
http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060513/OPINION05/605130303/1023Copyright: 
2006 Iowa City Press-CitizenContact:  2006 Iowa City Press-Citizen
Contact:  http://www.press-citizen.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1330
Author: Rebecca Reiter
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?159 (Drug Courts)

LYNESS HAS NEW, CREATIVE IDEAS

I have known Janet Lyness for more than 25 years. I first met her 
when we were both working for the passage of the Iowa Equal Rights 
Amendment in 1979. Since that time she has dedicated her life to a 
fair and just society for all, both in her personal life and her work 
in the law.

As an Assistant County Attorney in Johnson County for the past 15 
years, she has worked to protect the rights of citizens, been an 
advocate for victims' rights and vigorously prosecuted all levels of 
felony and misdemeanor crimes, including murder cases. She also has 
had extensive experience representing Johnson County in all types of 
civil legal matters which comprise a large part of a county attorney's duties.

Janet has new and creative ideas to bring to the County Attorney's 
Office. As an example, she is exploring new diversion programs for 
minor drug offenses, including the creation of a drug court. She is 
the one candidate with the experience to make new ideas a reality.

Johnson County can do no better than to vote for Janet for county 
attorney on June 6. I know that I am proud to do so.

Rebecca Reiter

Iowa City