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Judicial candidate Katie Ratten addresses board, highlights mixed prosecutorial and defense experience
Summary
Katie Ratten, running for Shelby County Criminal Court Division 8, told the Board she has 20 years of experience, has worked as both prosecutor and public defender, and is endorsed by local law-enforcement associations.
Katie Ratten addressed the Board during open discussion as a candidate for Shelby County Criminal Court Division 8. She said the vacancy followed the recent retirement of Judge Chris Craft and emphasized her 20 years of experience, noting she has served both as a prosecutor and as a public defender in juvenile court.
Ratten said she has endorsements from the Shelby County Deputy Sheriffs Association and the Memphis Police Association and described herself as "the only person on this ballot that has both prosecutorial and defense experience." She handed out campaign materials to attendees and asked for the board's attention as the campaign continues ahead of the countywide election.
