In the News
The latest events are listed first for easy reference. If you wish to see earlier campaign related links scroll to the bottom of the page.
Columbian Newspaper Endorsement: http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/oct/05/golik-for-prosecutor-parker-county-clerk/
Columbian Blog : http://www.columbian.com/weblogs/political-beat/2010/oct/08/prosecutor-plays-detective-tries-to-find-opponent/
Latest CVTV Debate available online: Tony Golik is a true Leader. His fellow Deputy Prosecutors look to Tony Golik because he leads with knowledge and skill; he leads with grace and encouragement; and he leads others in a way that lets everyone know that their work is valued and important.
Note that Tony’s opponent says that criminal trials are “simple” even though the opponent has never gone to trial in the State of Washington nor has he prosecuted a criminal. Tony says that he “doesn’t think his [opponent's statement] is a very good leadership model” given that most of the office is dedicated to prosecuting criminals and going to trial. Tony’s line “It takes a Prosecutor to be the Prosecutor” means the Work and the People that do the work are valued.
Just one of Tony’s trials once had three surviving victims, one homicide victim, over 300 pieces of evidence, 30 officers, 50 witnesses and four crime scenes. Conveying that to a jury is anything but simple. Getting a guilty verdict on a case that complex takes skill Tony’s opponent doesn’t understand. All of local law enforcement understands. The Deputy Prosecutors understand. Art Curtis, Bronson Potter and Retired Judge Harris understand….
http://www.cityofvancouver.us/cvtv/cvtvindex.asp?catID=999&fileID=12992
Storro case: Today show interview -
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/39284575#39284575
Thank you Clark County Voters! CVTV interview after Big Primary Win!
http://www.cityofvancouver.us/cvtv/cvtvindex.asp?catID=999&fileID=12937
Tony Golik wins Clark County Primary Election, August 17th, 2010.
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/aug/17/golik-boger-to-vie-for-prosecutor-job/
Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs endorse Tony Golik for Clark County Prosecutor:
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/aug/14/state-law-enforcement-group-endorses-golik/
Crime Victims United endorses Tony Golik for Prosecutor:
The Columbian Newspaper gives Tony Golik top endorsement:
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/aug/01/decision-time/#comments
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/jul/22/golik-boger/
CVTV debate: League of Women Voter’s forum:
http://www.cityofvancouver.us/cvtv/cvtvindex.asp?catID=999&fileID=12805
CVTV Video Voter’s pamphlet statement:
http://www.cityofvancouver.us/cvtv/cvtvindex.asp?section=25437&folderID=2655
Newsworthy items from Tony Golik’s career are available from a number of sources. A simple search online will bring you examples of Tony’s cases and his work through the years. Tony works hard, every day, for the people of Clark County. A few links to recent interviews and verdicts are provided below:
Hersh Conviction April 23, 2010:
http://www.kgw.com/news/vancouver/Convict-found-guilty-of-murder-in-1978-case-90283532.html
KGW video clip after the Hersh guilty verdict.
http://www.kgw.com/news/local/Convict-found-guilty-of-murder-in-1978-case-90283532.html
Link to Columbian article Hersh Guilty Verdict:
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/apr/08/hersh-case/
Hersh Trial on KPTV:
http://www.kptv.com/news/23093701/detail.html
http://www.kptv.com/news/23083508/detail.html
Aquil Conviction May 20, 2010:
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/may/20/jury-convicts-man-in-attempted-strangling-of-psych/
River Rat case:
http://www.katu.com/news/local/64161032.html
Gaul Conviction in the Columbian:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_8100/is_20090411/ai_n51361264/
Rekdahl conviction:
http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2008/01/gresham_man_convicted_in_vanco.html
Ferguson, Youngblood, Fitzpatrick Conviction:
Classen Conviction:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002952583_webdentist25.html
Campos Cerna Conviction:
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/mar/02/gang-members-murder-convictions-upheld/
Sanford Conviction:
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/06/man_who_killed_alycia_nipp_get.html
The campaign itself has been newsworthy. The following articles are related to endorsements and campaign events:
Vancouver Police, Vancouver Firefighters and Portland Police Association Support Tony Golik:
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/feb/26/golik-wins-endorsement-police-firefighters/
Deputy Prosecutors’ support Tony Golik:
Clark County Deputy Sheriffs’ endorse Tony Golik:
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/mar/10/clark-county/
Tony’s Declaration of Candidacy filed Monday, June 7, 2010.
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/jun/07/no-surprises-in-first-morning-of-election-filing/
Jeff Sowder supports Tony Golik for Prosecutor:
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/jun/09/defense-attorney-drops-out-of-prosecutor-race/
Superior Court Judge Robert Harris retires after 30 years of service.
http://www.allbusiness.com/crime-law/criminal-offenses-crimes-against/13680976-1.html
CVTV Interview with Marvin Case
http://www.cityofvancouver.us/cvtv/cvtvindex.asp?section=25437&folderID=2634