By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
Colin Reynolds spent the brunt of his young legal career - just a few days short of five years - as an assistant prosecutor with the Barton County Attorney's Office. When Miami County Attorney Elizabeth Sweeney-Reeder was appointed as a judge 14 months ago, Reynolds moved to Paola to fill out the final half of her term. With more experience under his belt, Reynolds is the first candidate to file for the job of Barton County attorney.
"I have a much stronger understanding of the management and administrative side of things," he said. "There are a lot of tasks you just don't think about when you're a line prosecutor that you have to think about when you're the elected. Certainly, also not just having myself to worry about but also having subordinate attorneys I have to supervise, train, and keep an eye on their caseloads as well to make sure no one is burning out or getting overwhelmed."
A lifelong Kansan, Reynolds earned his law degree from Washburn University in Topeka. He became a prosecutor to help residents and play his role in keeping the justice system fair.
In December 2022, Miami County Republican Party delegates voted 32-12 to choose him for the county attorney job over another nominee. Reynolds will appear on the ballot in the Republican primary scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6.