Drew Munro:
"Brett Barkey became the new district attorney for the 14th Judicial District on Monday when Gov. Jon Hickenlooper announced his appointment to be the chief prosecutor for Grand, Routt and Moffat counties.
Barkey replaces Elizabeth Oldham, whose last day was Friday, Aug. 10, according to Donna Zulian, administrator in the DA's Craig office.
Oldham announced in December that she would not run for re-election. Attempts to reach her for comment on Monday were unsuccessful.
She said in July during an informal conversation that she was resigning so she could return to the Front Range and spend less time as an administrator and more time in the courtroom.
“I gratefully accept Governor Hickenlooper's appointment as district attorney for the 14th Judicial District,” Barkey said. “It is a great honor and privilege to continue in public service in this role.
“I also want to express my profound appreciation for Elizabeth Oldham's eight years of public service to Moffat, Routt and Grand counties in the district attorney's office,” he added. “She will be greatly missed, and I wish her all the success in her new position.”
Oldham resigned to take a post in the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office, which serves Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties, according to Barkey...."
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August 26, 2012
December 12, 2011
SandBox Comments: Craig Daily Press "Candidate emerges: Brett Barkey announces bid to become next DA"
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"There will be a shakeup next year in the tri-county 14th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, encompassing Moffat, Routt and Grand counties.
District attorney Elizabeth Oldham said Saturday she wouldn’t seek re-election, a move she’s contemplated for some time now.
“When I finally came to the decision that I wasn’t going to run again, I started searching for someone I thought would be good to transition into that role,” Oldham said. “I wouldn’t say bringing Brett (Barkey) in was a calculated move, but he is someone I think would bring a lot of experience to the office.”
Barkey, 50, a Hayden resident and the 14th’s assistant district attorney, announced Saturday he’s seeking the district attorney’s position in the November 2012 election...."
(Joe Moylan)
When will the folks 'buy the pitch'?
When is it appropriate for an elected by the public District Attorney to engage in legalese manipulation through creative interpretations (or) anything aimed at political gain?
Only during campaign season for the latter. Never for the former.
Brett Barkey is in the running for the 14th. Will he have a competitor and turn it into a race? If not, then that's OK because Barkey is a conservative running as a Republican.
The folks are probably thinking District Attorney Oldham has made a good choice.
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"There will be a shakeup next year in the tri-county 14th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, encompassing Moffat, Routt and Grand counties.
District attorney Elizabeth Oldham said Saturday she wouldn’t seek re-election, a move she’s contemplated for some time now.
“When I finally came to the decision that I wasn’t going to run again, I started searching for someone I thought would be good to transition into that role,” Oldham said. “I wouldn’t say bringing Brett (Barkey) in was a calculated move, but he is someone I think would bring a lot of experience to the office.”
Barkey, 50, a Hayden resident and the 14th’s assistant district attorney, announced Saturday he’s seeking the district attorney’s position in the November 2012 election...."
(Joe Moylan)
When will the folks 'buy the pitch'?
When is it appropriate for an elected by the public District Attorney to engage in legalese manipulation through creative interpretations (or) anything aimed at political gain?
Only during campaign season for the latter. Never for the former.
Brett Barkey is in the running for the 14th. Will he have a competitor and turn it into a race? If not, then that's OK because Barkey is a conservative running as a Republican.
The folks are probably thinking District Attorney Oldham has made a good choice.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
December 6, 2011
SandBox Comments: Craig Daily Press "Prosecutor back for second stint with 14th Judicial DA"
SandBox did a lengthy post on Brett Barkey when he returned from his third tour in Iraq. Now archived to hard copy.
Congratulations to retired Marine Corp JAG Colonel Brett Barkey on his appointment to the second-highest seat in the 14th Judicial District.
"There’s one thing Brett Barkey knows well, and there’s another deep in his blood.
The first is the legal system. Barkey has more than 20 years in the legal field, following his graduation from Georgetown University Law Center and his subsequent admittance to the bar in 1986.
The second is his connection to Colorado.
“I’m a fourth-generation Coloradan,” he said. “My ancestors came out here from Iowa on a covered wagon in the 1860s and settled in the South Park area.
“One of their homestead cabins is still standing.”
Barkey has returned to the state where his family made their home.
More specifically, he’s been welcomed back to the 14th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, where he’s filled the assistant district attorney’s seat since Aug. 22.
Barkey is familiar with the 14th, having served as Moffat County chief deputy district attorney before resigning in March 2008...."
(Bridget Manley)
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Congratulations to retired Marine Corp JAG Colonel Brett Barkey on his appointment to the second-highest seat in the 14th Judicial District.
"There’s one thing Brett Barkey knows well, and there’s another deep in his blood.
The first is the legal system. Barkey has more than 20 years in the legal field, following his graduation from Georgetown University Law Center and his subsequent admittance to the bar in 1986.
The second is his connection to Colorado.
“I’m a fourth-generation Coloradan,” he said. “My ancestors came out here from Iowa on a covered wagon in the 1860s and settled in the South Park area.
“One of their homestead cabins is still standing.”
Barkey has returned to the state where his family made their home.
More specifically, he’s been welcomed back to the 14th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, where he’s filled the assistant district attorney’s seat since Aug. 22.
Barkey is familiar with the 14th, having served as Moffat County chief deputy district attorney before resigning in March 2008...."
(Bridget Manley)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
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