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Martha Holton Dimick Endorsed by Minnesota DFL Senior Caucus
Dimick, a political newcomer, stands out among a crowded field of DFLers vying for Hennepin County Attorney
Minneapolis, Minn...The Minnesota DFL Senior Caucus has elected to endorse retired judge Martha Holton Dimick for Hennepin County Attorney.
“Martha Holton Dimick’s prosecutorial experience, 10 years in the Hennepin County Attorney’s office and 3 years as the criminal deputy in the Minneapolis city attorney's office, makes her a uniquely qualified person for this job. Her life experience, from a single mother on welfare to district court judge, speaks to the resolve she will bring into the office. And her focus on public safety shows that she has her priorities right,” said Patricia Kelly, chair of the Minneapolis Area DFL Seniors.
Hired into the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office by Amy Klobuchar in 1999 as the North Minneapolis community prosecutor, Dimick rose through the ranks, eventually landing in the Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office as the criminal deputy. From that office, she was appointed district court judge by governor Mark Dayton. If elected, Dimick will become the first Black county attorney in Minnesota’s 164 year history.
Kelly continued, “Dimick demonstrated an intimate understanding of the criminal justice system and expressed a desire to tackle the important issues without hesitation. Her passion for crime reduction through a combination of effective prosecution and rehabilitation were obvious in her thoughtful answers to our screening questions. We are proud to endorse Martha Holton Dimick for Hennepin County Attorney.”
Minneapolis Area Senior Caucus endorsed candidates for City Council and Mayor won 70% of the races in 2021.
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