Mike Jette, candidate for Pima County Attorney at DGT Salon

by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Mike Jette is running the Democratic Primary for Pima County Attorney in August of this year. Note that this is an evening event on Tuesday, Jan. 30th at 6pm.

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Mike is a committed career prosecutor with over 16 years of experience, recently resigned from his role as Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Arizona to pursue the position of Pima County Attorney. His career began as a Deputy County Attorney in Santa Cruz County, followed by a stint as an Assistant Attorney General in Arizona, and eventually, as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. Jette has handled diverse legal cases, including white-collar crimes, public corruption, and violent offenses like murder and human trafficking, along with property crimes and criminal appeals.

Notably, Jette worked internationally in Pakistan and the Philippines for the U.S. Department of Justice, where he established prosecution offices, trained prosecutors and law enforcement, and led investigations into serious crimes such as terrorism and money laundering.

Jette is academically accomplished, holding a law degree from Lewis and Clark, an MBA from Thunderbird School of International Management, and a Master’s in International Security from the University of Arizona. He has been recognized with multiple awards for his prosecutorial work.

Beyond his legal career, Jette has been actively involved in education and community service. He has trained legal professionals for various agencies, taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Arizona’s School of Law, and coached high school mock trials. He has also served on the boards of nonprofit organizations and is deeply rooted in the Tucson community. Married to a University of Arizona professor, Jette has a strong connection to Tucson and is eager to serve as the next Pima County Attorney.”

Carolyn’s note: Jette will face off in the July 30, 2024 primary with incumbent Democrat Pima County Attorney Laura Conover, who was elected in Nov. 2020. Prior to her election, Conover was a criminal defense attorney. Jette’s campaign website is www.mikejette.com.