After taking some time to rest and reflect on my recent campaign for and election to the office of commonwealth’s attorney, I am writing to express my appreciation to the voters of Albemarle County for the trust they have placed in me.

During my campaign, I declared my intention to run my office in a way that will engender confidence among citizens that criminal activity is being prosecuted fairly and competently. I am committed to leading my staff in the thorough handling of each case and to assuring that those who interact with my office are treated with respect and dignity.

I will also follow through on my plan to actively engage the community in seeking ways to protect seniors and children from fraud and abuse and in finding solutions to the issues of underage drinking and violence in our schools. I have already begun meeting with my colleagues in the criminal justice system and, together, we will work to earn your continued trust as we pursue our shared vision of a safe community for all citizens of this county.

Finally, I want to express my thanks to Jim Camblos for his 16 years of dedication and service to this community as commonwealth’s attorney.

Again, I thank you for your support and invite you to contact me with your concerns and ideas.

Denise Lunsford