SPOKANE COUNTY VETERANS FOR PRESTON MCCOLLAM

SPOKANE COUNTY VETERANS Supporting PRESTON MCCOLLAM FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
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PRESTON MCCOLLAM

Preston McCollam currently serves as the Prosecuting Attorney for Spokane County, where he leads roughly 65 attorneys and as many support staff in one of the busiest prosecutor’s office in Washington. He has overseen Spokane’s most serious and complex cases, including violent crime, drug trafficking, and crimes against children, while prioritizing the protection of victims and community safety. Born to hardworking parents with humble beginnings, the McCollam family has long valued honesty, integrity, and hard work. Preston’s father was a combat infantryman in Vietnam and in between earning a post-war living as a heavy equipment operator, logger, and long-haul truck-driver, he served over decades as a missionary to Central America where he met Preston’s mother. A native of Honduras, she proudly earned her U.S. citizenship in the early 1990s, becoming a court-certified interpreter and eventually a Job Corps teacher in Curlew, Washington. His professional background also reflects a lifetime of service: he volunteered more than 3,000 hours at Lakeland Village in Medical Lake, served as a firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service in Alaska and Oregon, and has been a consistent advocate for youth and community programs. A proven leader, Preston was asked to step into senior leadership at a time of national prosecutor shortages, where he successfully prioritized violent crime and sex crimes ensuring resources were focused where they mattered most. Amidst staffing challenges, he has rallied a team of talented and tenacious attorneys that bravely tackle the issues of the day and work hard for this community. His reputation is one of integrity, grit, and fairness—a prosecutor who works tirelessly to restore public trust in the justice system. Above all, Preston is deeply committed to Spokane County because it is his home. He and his wife are raising four children here, and his vision for public safety is rooted in ensuring that Spokane remains a place where families can thrive without fear. His philosophy is simple: justice for victims, accountability for offenders, and a prosecutor’s office dedicated to results.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS

As veterans we understand the importance of experience in developing good leaders. Preston McCollam is currently serving as the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney; before that Preston served as Chief Criminal Prosecuting Attorney overseeing all criminal prosecution in Spokane County for two years. An effective leader must first spend time in the trenches before taking command. An effective leader must understand the difficulties the people he leads face day to day in getting the job done; an effective leader must understand what it takes to be successful and to accomplish the goals of the organization. Preston McCollam has spent that time in the trenches, gaining the knowledge and experience necessary to keep protecting the community as the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney; his opponent, Danny Tarkenton, does not have that same experience, experience necessary to effectively lead the office. Prior to being selected to lead the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney Office, Preston McCollam was a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for over 13 years, his opponent, Danny Tarkenton, was licensed to practice law in April 2025, she has practiced law for less than 2 years, she was a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for less than 5 months. 
As a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney:
- Preston McCollam prosecuted multiple murder cases- Danny Tarkenton did not prosecute any murder cases
- Preston McCollam prosecuted multiple gang cases- Danny Tarkenton did not prosecute any gang cases
- Preston McCollam prosecuted multiple robbery and burglary cases- Danny Tarkenton did not prosecute any robbery or burglary cases
- Preston McCollam prosecuted multiple felony assault cases - Danny Tarkenton did not prosecute any felony assault cases
- Preston McCollam prosecuted multiple arson cases- Danny Tarkenton did not prosecute any arson cases
- Preston McCollam prosecuted multiple sexual assault cases- Danny Tarkenton did not prosecute any sexual assault cases
- Preston McCollam conducted dozens of jury trials- Danny Tarkenton did not conduct any trials
Preston McCollam has the knowledge and experience necessary to lead the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. As the current Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney, he continues to handle cases, prosecuting violent offenders, setting an example for those who work for him.






ELECT PRESTON MCCOLLAM SPOKANE COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
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Community Safety is First Priority

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Spokane County Veteran Endorsements for Preston McCollam

Tim FitzgeraldSpokane County Superior Court ClerkMarines
Geoff KristiansonDeputy Prosecuting AttorneyMarines
Scott DonahueDeputy Prosecuting AttorneyMarines
Craig MeidlChief, Spokane Police (R)Marines 
Ed EstrellaIndustrial RadiographerAir Force
Kaylee ClarkVictim Witness AdvocateAir Force
George GrossDeputy Prosecuting AttorneyArmy
Christina EnnisDetective, Spokane County SheriffMarines
Dayton BrunerDetective, Spokane County SheriffArmy
Paul MeadSenior Police Officer, Spokane PoliceArmy
Chris McMurtreyLieutenant, Spokane PoliceArmy



Vance PetersonSpokane County District Court Judge (R)Army
Dale NagyDeputy Prosecuting AttorneyAir Force William HughbanksAttorneyMarines Lyle JohnstonDetective, Spokane County Sheriff (R)Air Force Scott BonneyDetective, Spokane County SheriffArmy Marc MelvilleDetective, Spokane County SheriffAir Force Terry PreunignerLieutenant, Spokane PoliceArmy Chris Bode Sergeant, Spokane PoliceAir Force
Mike DrapeauDetective, Spokane County SheriffMarines
Eric ThorleifsonAttorneyMarines
Jason MoscowitzDeputy Prosecuting AttorneyAir Force



Nicole NelsonMental Health Case ManagerArmy
Chris GunterDetective, Spokane County SheriffArmy
Craig CupoDetective, Spokane County SheriffAir Force
Michael BissellAttorneyMarines
Nathan BohanekSpokane County SheriffArmy
Roger KnightDetective, Spokane Police (R)Army/Air Force
Thomas E. BlairDeputy, Spokane County Sheriff (R)Air Force
Wayne DowningDetective, Spokane PoliceMarines
Benjamin GreenSergeant, Spokane PoliceAir Force
Adam SchroeterHelicopter PilotNavy





Join Us in Supporting Preston

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Spokane County Veterans for Preston McCollam is just one of several groups that support Preston McCollam's candidacy as Prosecuting Attorney. This platform unites veterans to express their backing and emphasizes Preston's commitment to serving justice and the community with integrity. It also recognized that Preston McCollam is the only truly qualified candidate for Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney.
Spokane County Deputy Sheriff Association
Spokane Police Guild
Spokane Police Lieutenant's and Captain's Association
Preston McCollam for Prosecuting attorney 
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Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenants and Captains Association

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