James Owen press release
Athens attorney James Owen has announced his candidacy for the Office of County Attorney and will be on the ballot in the 2016 Republican Primary.
“I see several ways where the office of County Attorney and criminal prosecution in the County can be handled in a more cost effective and efficient manner,” said Owen. “I believe that will lead to quicker disposition of cases; will enhance protection of victims of crime who often get overlooked by our system; and save taxpayers $300,000 to $500,000 each year.”
Most of our surrounding Counties have consolidated prosecution of criminal cases into a Criminal District Attorney’s office, while Henderson County has maintained two prosecutor offices; one for felonies and one for misdemeanors. “I am running to work with legislators and our other elected officials to reduce the size of government by combining prosecution of criminal cases into a Criminal District Attorney’s office. Smaller government. More efficient government and less costly government.”
“Anytime we have an opportunity to shrink the size of government and reduce the tax burden on our citizens, while at the same time improving the delivery of services I believe we are obligated to give serious consideration to such proposals.”
James Owen has practiced law in Henderson County since moving to Athens in the 1990’s. He has maintained a general legal practice and also served 8 years (2001- 2008) as County Attorney. He believes in limited constitutionally defined government that is least burdensome and costly to citizens, while delivering appropriate governmental services. He also believes that we have too many politicians who hold office to serve their own agendas and interests.
James has been married to Laura Owen for 26 years and have 6 children ages 17 to 27, and two grandchildren. He is a 1985 Graduate of Texas Tech School of Law where he earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence and a 1982 Graduate of University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science Degree with University Honors and Honors in Chemical Engineering.
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