Lyness’ experience vital to position

The outcome of the upcoming primary for Johnson County Attorney could totally change the way our justice system works in this county. John Zimmerman says he will no longer prosecute possession of marijuana or public intoxication charges. If he wants the law changed, he should run for a state office that has the power to change those laws.

County Attorney Janet Lyness is trying very hard to give individuals an opportunity to avoid long-lasting repercussions from charges of this nature, but she also is following the laws of the state, which is something she took an oath to do when she took office. County attorneys are given a certain amount of discretion regarding what charges they can file and to what degree they will pursue them.

Good discretion in these areas can only come from years of experience, something Lyness has and Zimmerman doesn't. It is unbelievable that Zimmerman is running having never practiced as an attorney.

Vote for a person who with more than 24 years practicing law and eight years running a county attorney's office.

Mary Nehring

Tiffin