Ryan Swinburnson on Why Whatcom County's Prosecutor's Office Has Lost Its Way

In this candidate spotlight, Brad Kelly sits down with Ryan Swinburnson — the only candidate running for Whatcom County Prosecutor from outside the prosecutor's office. Ryan shares why he decided to enter the race, the serious challenges facing the office today, and what he plans to do about them on day one if elected. Topics covered include the high attorney attrition rate (17 felony prosecutors lost in 3.5 years), a growing case backlog, lack of mentorship for young prosecutors, victim communication failures, and a win rate that has flipped in the wrong direction. Ryan brings 26 years of legal experience across prosecution, criminal defense, and county civil representation — and believes accountability, leadership, and community safety must be the top priorities for this office. 📍 Find Ryan: https://www.swinburnsonforprosecutor.com https://www.facebook.com/share/1J8Y7N... 📍 Filmed at the Origin To Impact Studio. 🎙 Hosted by Brad Kelly 🔔 Like, Subscribe & Share ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Welcome 0:16 - Meet Ryan Swinburnson — Why He's Running 1:33 - Ryan's 26 Years of Legal Experience 3:09 - What's Going Wrong at the Prosecutor's Office? 4:10 - Day One Plan If Elected 6:11 - Balancing Accountability & Public Safety 7:36 - The Case Backlog Problem 9:28 - What Victims Would See Different 11:24 - "Winning Too Many Cases" — What That Really Means 14:35 - Closing Thoughts & Why This Election Matters 16:10 - How to Find & Contact Ryan