District Attorney's Race: Candidates' Opening Statements and Q&A

Colin Sims emphasizes his extensive experience as a criminal prosecutor and his accomplishments in the United States Attorney's Office.

Vincent Nguyen highlights his years of experience as a litigator and his commitment to aggressively prosecuting violent offenders.

Sims discusses his experience in training others and the high conviction rate in the DA's office.

Nguyen emphasizes his plans for dealing with violent criminals, including the utilization of task forces and wiretaps.

Both candidates discuss their plans for dealing with low-level drug offenders through diversion and specialty courts.

How will Colin Sims deal with violent criminals?

—Colin Sims plans to utilize task forces, wiretaps, and investigative techniques to prosecute violent criminals.

What is Vincent Nguyen's plan for low-level drug offenders?

—Vincent Nguyen intends to utilize diversion and specialty courts to address low-level drug offenders.

How does Colin Sims plan to fund the DA's office?

—Colin Sims does not support new taxes and suggests using diverson and the worthless check division to generate revenue.

Does Vincent Nguyen support making the DA's office its own taxing body?

—Vincent Nguyen is against making the DA's office its own taxing body and believes there are sufficient funds to run the office.

What is the main difference between the candidates' experience?

—Colin Sims has extensive experience as a criminal prosecutor, while Vincent Nguyen has experience as a litigator.

00:09Colin Sims and Vincent Nguyen are the two Republican candidates running for the District Attorney's seat in Saint Tammany and Washington parishes.

01:32Colin Sims highlights his extensive experience as a criminal prosecutor and his accomplishments in the United States Attorney's Office.

03:30Vincent Nguyen emphasizes his years of experience as a litigator and his commitment to aggressively prosecuting violent offenders.

09:14Colin Sims discusses his experience in training others and the high conviction rate in the DA's office.

11:32Vincent Nguyen shares his plans for dealing with violent criminals, including the utilization of task forces and wiretaps.

14:43Both candidates talk about their plans for dealing with low-level drug offenders through diversion and specialty courts.

18:20Colin Sims discusses potential sources of funding for the DA's office, including diversion and the worthless check division.

21:40Vincent Nguyen expresses his opposition to making the DA's office its own taxing body and believes there are already sufficient funds to run the office.

25:55Both candidates conclude their statements and open the floor for further questions.