Kayla Clark's Campaign for Valley County Attorney
Who is Kayla Clark?
Kayla is originally from Broken Bow, Nebraska. She graduated from Broken Bow High School in 2008. In 2013, she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Concentration of International Business, with a Minor in Pre-Law, from Wayne State College, in Wayne, Nebraska.
After college, Kayla was interested in the practice of law, so she applied for and secured an internship in the Custer County Attorney's Office in Broken Bow. She returned home, and worked in the office for a year. During this time she was able to observe the day-to-day duties of a County Attorney. She attended court, drafted pleadings, conducted research, filed documents, and interacted with attorneys and law enforcement officers daily.
Kayla began law school at the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2014. While at USD Law, Kayla was involved in Women in Law, the Family Law and Children's Advocacy Group, USD Law Ambassadors, and Trial Team. As a member of the trial team, Kayla competed nationally in a criminal law trial competition, winning the round in which she participated with her partner. During law school Kayla worked as an intern in the Custer County Attorney's Office. She also assisted a private attorney with family law cases.
Kayla graduated from law school in May of 2017. She was approved to sit for the bar exam, and passed the exam administered in July 2017. Kayla became a licensed member of the Nebraska Bar Association on September 29, 2017. She currently serves as Deputy County Attorney in Custer County. When she is not working, she serves as an officer in the Elks lodge, spends time with her family, and enjoys camping in the summer months.
What makes Kayla the best choice for Valley County Attorney?
Kayla has been involved in all duties performed by the County Attorney's Office during her time before law school, during law school as an intern, and now as Deputy County Attorney.
She works closely with law enforcement on criminal investigations. Her assistance includes drafting documents required by the court, counseling officers on applicable law, and determining preliminary criminal charges. Kayla has also created and presented law enforcement training sessions.
Kayla's experience in criminal law includes the prosecution of very serious felonies, such as manslaughter or child abuse. She also prosecutes misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and juvenile delinquency cases. Kayla handles juvenile welfare and truancy cases too.
As Deputy County Attorney, Kayla works as the Child Support Enforcement Attorney. Kayla prides herself on attending to her caseload with an unbiased eye.
Kayla has worked with county officials in Custer County on several policy and legal issues, from human resource to tax questions. She is responsible for tax foreclosure actions, and has assisted with tax protest actions and appeals. Kayla has drafted policies for the Custer County Sheriff's Office. She has written County Board resolutions as well.
Why is Kayla running for Valley County Attorney?
Kayla believes the residents of Valley County should be served by a County Attorney who performs ethically, professionally, and competently. Kayla has exhibited these qualities, in addition to her work ethic, leadership, and dedication, in Custer County.
When she was younger, Kayla spent time in Ord with family and at high school sports events. She has fond memories of her time in Ord. Kayla enjoys visits to Fort Hartsuff, Davis Creek Reservoir, and the Golden Husk Theater.
Kayla wishes to grow her connection with Valley County, in an effort to serve the residents for a very long time. She believes any community in Valley County would some day be a great place to call "home!"
How will Kayla be an asset to Valley County?
Kayla's work performance and dedication to the community will only improve Valley County. She has already made a discernible difference in Custer County. She has built, and maintains, working relationships with law enforcement officers, resource providers, school personnel, and attorneys.
Kayla has implemented inner office procedures so that the County Attorney's Office is more efficient and effective. She has worked to make the office more technology based, to inter-face with the court system's technology. Kayla has conducted educational seminars for youth in the area on the dangers of distracted driving.
Improvement within the office is not the only way Kayla will impact Valley County in a positive way. She currently serves as an officer and active member in the Elks lodge, which serves the Ord area. Previously, Kayla coordinated relief efforts for victims of tornadoes in Northeast Nebraska.