Neal Brady is the head prosecutor for Hillsdale County. Courtesy | Yahoo News

Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jamie Wisniewski announced her candidacy for Hillsdale County Prosecutor on Sept. 28. As of right now she’s running unopposed to succeed current county prosecutor Neal Brady, who said he will not seek re-election next year. 

Brady was first elected in 1996 to county prosecutor, with duties that include protecting the community by prosecuting those who violate the law. Wisniewski has worked for him for more than six years, and Brady endorsed her.

“I have decided to term limit myself,” Brady said.

Then he quoted British writer G.K. Chesterton: “The longer you look at something the less you’re able to see it.” 

Wisniewski, running as a Republican, said she is prepared for the job and is passionate about protecting residents, business owners, and community leaders in Hillsdale County. 

“The Office of Prosecutor must act in the best interests of the victims whom they serve and the welfare of Hillsdale County at large,” said a press release by Wisniewski’s campaign committee. 

Wisniewski currently serves on the Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Board, Child Death Review Team, School Justice Partnership, Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice and is a member of the Hillsdale County Exchange Club, according to the press release.

“The years I have spent working with victims have made it clear that the prosecutor must be a strong advocate, particularly for those most vulnerable within our community, to ensure that truth and justice prevail,” Wisniewski said in the press release.

Wisniewski was born and raised in Hillsdale County, graduated from Michigan State University College of Law in 2015, and decided to move back to Hillsdale County with her husband this year. 

“I love this place, I love being here, and I love my job,” Wisniewski said. “Ultimately, I want to do the best thing for our community, and that’s what I hope people take away from the campaign. I want to do what’s best for our people and our county.” 

Wisniewski said her goals as county prosecutor are better communication with the public and with victims specifically and more case transparency.

“I have worked closely with Jamie during my law enforcement career and find her to be an advocate for victims of crime, defender of justice, and a great leader,” Undersheriff Nathan Lambright said in the press release. 

The election will take place in November 2024, and candidates have until April 2024 to join the race. 

“Jamie is a driven, hardworking, fair, and confident prosecutor who works tirelessly on behalf of the people,” Brady said in a press release. “I selected her as a member of my prosecutorial team because of her outstanding reputation as an attorney and commitment to honoring the rule of law. As I transition into my next venture and retire as the prosecutor, there is no better person I could hope would assume this great office than Jamie Wisniewski.”