What do you think is the importance of the race for the Suffolk County district attorney’s office?

People need to know how important it is to have a candidate who can lead and bring people together. Greg Henning has that experience. He’s an honest person.

Beth

Retired Teacher
West Roxbury

There are important changes they can implement. We need someone who looks out for us.

Wendell Hutchinson

Dry Waller
Hyde Park

It’s important because the D.A. manages a huge team that’s responsible for on-the-ground implementation of criminal justice system policies.

Heshan Berents Weeramuni

Political Advisor
Jamaica Plain

The DA race is the most important race this year in Suffolk County. It will determine whether progressive criminal justice reform policies are implemented.

Tito Jackson

Public Policy Advisor
Roxbury

For Boston, if we are a truly progressive city, we need a D.A. who understands racial justice. The D.A. has the power to make sure criminal justice reforms are implemented.

Jonathan Rodrigues

Organizer
Dorchester

I think it’s an important democratic moment — a unique opportunity to implement legislation that has been percolating for a long time. The person in office has a lot of discretion.

Ed Burley

Attorney
Jamaica Plain