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One of the most powerful elected officials in your city is also one of the most overlooked. Across the country, prosecutors have the ability to shape criminal justice policy. Because most cases in the criminal justice system are resolved via plea bargain, prosecutors hold the power to decide who gets a second chance and who is incarcerated, and for how long.