Melesa Johnson

Melesa, an accomplished attorney and dedicated public servant, is running for Jackson County Prosecutor. With over a decade of legal experience and a background in the urban core, Melesa is committed to justice, fairness, and community safety. Starting her career as an Assistant Prosecutor, she fought for justice and victims' rights.

Advocating for criminal justice reform, Melesa champions policies addressing systemic inequities while maintaining public safety and ensuring accountability. She aims to make Jackson County a safer and fairer place for all, focusing on strategies to increase clearance rates, promote accountability and restorative justice, reduce recidivism, and tackle crime at its roots. By fostering trust between law enforcement and community members, she strives to strengthen the community.

With her leadership and vision, Melesa believes in empowering those closest to the issues to enact positive change. As an advocate for justice, she is well-positioned to serve as Jackson County Prosecutor.