Education
B.A., Lindenwood University; J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
Career History
Prosecuting Attorney
St. Louis County, Missouri
2019 - 2025
City Council Member
City of Ferguson, Missouri
2015 - 2019
Municipal Court Judge
Velda City, Missouri
Municipal Prosecutor
Riverview, Missouri
Professor of Criminology
St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley
Public Defender
St. Louis County
Committee Assignments
Key Policy Positions
Championed diversion programs for non-violent offenders with mental health and substance abuse issues, achieving a 90% success rate as St. Louis County Prosecutor
Co-introduced the Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act to invest $360 million in state and local gun buyback programs
Advocates for changing laws that shield police officers from prosecution for unlawful use of force
Promotes a public health approach to public safety, connecting communities to mental health care, addiction treatment, and stable housing
Serves on Armed Services Committee focusing on strategic forces and tactical air and land forces
Contact & Resources
Missouri(Missouri)
District
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