STOCKTON — San Joaquin District Attorney Jim Willett has officially endorsed Tori Verber Salazar to replace him as San Joaquin County’s District Attorney.

“Tori Verber Salazar’s 25 years of experience in the District Attorney’s Office make her uniquely qualified to be our next District Attorney,” said Willett. “Her dedication, professionalism and commitment to seeking justice and serving our community leave me feeling secure in the fact that the Office of District Attorney will be in excellent hands.”

“I am honored to have earned the endorsement of our current District Attorney, Jim Willett,” said Verber Salazar. “As a long term member of the District Attorney’s Office, I recognize and admire the hard work and dedication that Jim has put into this Office. I look forward to continuing the work that District Attorney Willett has put into serving this community and keeping criminals behind bars.”

Tori Verber Salazar is a tough and respected criminal prosecutor who has worked 25 years with the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office. In 2006, Tori joined the Gang-Homicide Unit, bringing to justice some of San Joaquin County’s most dangerous and hardened criminals.

For more information on the Tori Verber Salazar campaign, visit ToriVerberSalazar.com or call (209) 649-2057.