They both enjoy coffee, but that's where the similarities stop between the two candidates for Snohomish County prosecutor. Jason Cummings has been a deputy prosecutor in Snohomish County for 24 years, the past 15 of which he has been the chief civil deputy. He said his experience sets him apart from his opponent. "It's critical to have somebody leading the office who actually has experience trying cases, handling cases, practicing law and supervising other lawyers," Cumming said from an Edmonds coffee shop. Brett Rogers is an 18-year veteran of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) and an attorney. He is running on a "tough on crime" platform, pushing for higher bail amounts and stiffer sentences for criminals. "As I see it, every time a person hits the criminal justice system it's an chance at an intervention either crime-wise, addiction-wise or both," Rogers said. "If nothing else if a person is convicted of a crime and sent to prison that's at least a period of time they're not victimizing additional folks." Rogers, however, has never prosecuted a single case. Cummings has been in the courtroom for decades. "While my opponent has been a long-time law enforcement officer I think it speaks volumes that the law enforcement community is endorsing me to be the next prosecuting attorney," says Cummings. Rogers brushes that off by saying the office is mainly managerial and that's where he "excels." Rogers believes the prosecutor's office is "failing crime victims" in the county. "There is a demand out there for accountability, for suspects to be held accountable for their crimes," he said. "I think the people of Snohomish County are hungry for justice." Cummings said he would do some things differently than the current prosecutor, Adam Cornell, who decided not to run for reelection after just one term. READ THE FULL STORY: https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/candidates-snohomish-county-prosecutor-different-views/281-7e8b46ab-6090-4605-a331-7a5026f5b4c8