Three and a half years ago when Pima County Attorney Laura Conover took office, she inherited the highest homicide rates in Tucson history and a massive backlog of cases stretching back to 2017. After two years of hard work, dedication, and collaboration with law enforcement, she cleared the backlog.
Currently, homicide rates in Pima County are down 36% and armed robbery down 39% from record-highs when she took office, out-performing much of the nation.
Conover re-established a fraud and consumer protection unit that has recovered more than $1 million in restitution for Pima County victims.
Also noteworthy, Conover sued to protect women’s abortion rights, promoted humane sentencing for juveniles, created community outreach programs, and brought new attorneys and veteran litigators into the office, and increased efficiency.
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Laura Conover has a proven record of bringing justice, safety, and equity to the Pima County Attorney’s office. She deserves your vote
Jacolyn Marshall
Oro Valley
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