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Published on: 5/19/2009
Last Visited: 5/19/2009
Triplett joins Scott Owens, Placer County's acting assistant district attorney, in vying for the spot being vacated by longtime DA Brad Fenocchio.
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Still, Triplett will face an uphill battle against Owens, who has worked in the Placer County DA's office since 1990.
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Owens, who has successfully prosecuted several local high-profile crimes in recent years, benefits from name recognition and support from a slew of county leaders.
Fenocchio has already thrown his support behind Owens.
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Owens said Thursday he welcomes a contest for the seat.
"It's going to be an open seat and anybody can certainly run," Owens said.
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I don't think you can say that EVERYTHING in Sacramento is attributable to Triplett or that EVERYTHING in Placer is attributable to Owens.
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Scott Owens has lived in Placer County for most, if not all, of his life.
He is intimately familiar with the Placer County Judges, Probation Department, and all of the law enforcement agencies.
All of the law enforcement agencies have thrown their support behind him because they have worked with him for years and know who he is and what he represents.
There is nobody better qualified to lead the DA's office in Placer County than Scott Owens.
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I also know Scott Owens & he'll make a fantastic D.A. and is much more qualified to run this county's office than the other Scott.
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Scott Owens has done a great job and will get my vote.
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Also, I take issue with the notion that Scott Owens received endorsements because there was no other choice.
He got those endorsements because he is tough, fair-minded, and will make an excellent District Attorney for Placer County.
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But Scott Owens, although he enjoys Fennochio's support, is a very different person than Fennochio.
Having known him for about 22 years, I have a lot of faith in his judgment and his respect for justice.
He is a wiser man than Fennochio.
There will be some changes when Owens takes over.
But don't take my word for it.
Take an opportunity to talk to Owens yourself.
You will be surprised how approachable he is.