Ottawa County assistant prosecutor will seek election
GRAND RAPIDS — Following Ottawa County Prosecutor Lee Fisher's decision not seek re-election next year, the county’s chief assistant has announced she'll run for the position.
Sarah Matwiejczyk, who's worked in the Ottawa County Prosecutor’s Office for 22 years, will run as a Republican.
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Matwiejczyk has been endorsed by Fisher, former Prosecutor Ronald Frantz and Sheriff Steve Kempker.
In a statement, Fisher called Matwiejczyk “eminently qualified,” with a “unique blend of experience, knowledge and integrity.”
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According to a release from Matwiejczyk, she's worked in all areas of prosecution, and has experience training attorneys and police officers. She also helped establish the county’s Vulnerable Adult Task Force and worked to prosecute a softball coach who sexually assaulted one of his players.
This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Ottawa County assistant prosecutor will seek election
