Supports Rea Culwell

Dear Editor, I would like to share with your readers why I support Rea Culwell for reelection as Columbia County Prosecutor.

Prior to retiring and relocating to Dayton four years ago, I lived and worked in NC, SC, TX and VA. I was called to serve as a juror in each state. In October 2009, I received a notice to report to serve on the jury at the Superior Court of Columbia County.

After the selection process, I was chosen to sit on the jury panel of a criminal trial. This was to be the smallest venue of all my judicial experiences, and I wasn't quite sure how this experience would compare with those of the larger markets. I discovered that our judicial system compares favorably with all those others. I was impressed with our prosecutor; her knowledge of the law, her presentation and communication skills and her professionalism. After the trial concluded, I did some research on Rea and discovered that she graduated from one of the most presti­gious law schools in the nation, Emory University, Atlanta, GA. If you have not had the opportunity to serve as a juror, I recommend that you attend a court session and observe Rea in action.

I'm positive that you will develop the same opinion as I; we can not afford to lose Rea Culwell as Columbia County prosecutor. As our prosecutor, Rea also serves as Columbia County coroner.

Please consider joining me in voting for Rea Culwell.