Dear Editor,
In 2016, my dear friend, Kristin Cook, ran for the public office of Prosecuting Attorney in Summers County. She asked if I would help by being her treasurer for the campaign and I did. We had some very interesting months of campaigning. However, there were also a lot of prayers, patience, and perseverance during this time.
Now, in 2024, Kristin has decided to run for Circuit Court Judge in Summers and Monroe Counties. There is not a more well-qualified individual. Prior to becoming the prosecutor in Summers County, she was the assistant prosecutor in Summers and Monroe Counties. After being elected as prosecutor in 2016, she has been a full-time prosecutor for Summers County. This has been a true benefit, in that she has been able to give her full attention to our community.
During the last eight years, I know my friend has worked tirelessly to ensure justice is served with her team. Working 8:30-4:30 is not her work ethic.
When I think of Kristin and the job that she will do as our judge, I know she will be an effective judge. She will be impartial; there won’t be favorites. Right is right and wrong is wrong. Kristin has a strong moral compass. Situations won’t be biased based on your name, who your parents are, or if it was just one time that someone was caught doing something. Kristin knows law, but not only does she know the law, she can apply the law. She will be able to firmly and fairly make decisions.
In this race, which will be determined during the primary election on May 14th, all the candidates have experience. All the candidates have some name recognition. All the candidates are well-liked. But my question to you is who will represent your moral compass of right and wrong? Who will take a bold stand to ensure laws are followed and individuals are held accountable?
In 2016, I said that Kristin would walk through fire to keep my children and your children safe. In 2024, I still whole-heartedly know this is still completely true. If we want our community to be safe, we need to continue with Kristin Cook in office to help ensure justice is served in a firm, fair and honest manner in Summers and Monroe Counties. I encourage you to vote for Kristin R. Cook for Circuit Court Judge on May 14th.
Thank you,
Lauren Crook
