WECT News, Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson appointed to replace District Attorney Ben David

Rebecca is originally from Wilmington, North Carolina. She is married to her husband, with whom she has 2 daughters.

Rebecca is currently an Assistant District Attorney in New Hanover and Pender Counties. She previously worked as a prosecutor in New York City.

Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson currently serves as the District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 6 in North Carolina. She was appointed in 2024.

As of August 23, 2024, Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Plans to prioritize "combating sex trafficking, reducing gun violence in our community, and supporting initiatives that ensure our schools are safe so our children can learn without fear."

- Plans to prioritize "combating sex trafficking, reducing gun violence in our community, and supporting initiatives that ensure our schools are safe so our children can learn without fear."

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Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson

Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson is currently an Assistant District Attorney in New Hanover and Pender Counties. She previously worked as a prosecutor in New York City.

As of September 24, 2024, Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports addressing homelessness, mental health, and drug addiction in the community.

Believes in strong measures for public safety, including prosecuting violent crimes such as rape.

Believes in collaboration with elected officials and community leaders to enhance safety in New Hanover and Pender Counties.

Supports strong public safety measures, including adequate funding for law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services.

Supports prosecuting drug dealers "to the fullest extent of the law" to combat fentanyl in neighborhoods.

Supports measures to fight and prevent crimes.

As of September 23, 2024, Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The district attorney prosecutes all criminal cases filed in District and Superior Courts.
- They advise local law enforcement on which cases to pursue and how to collect proper evidence for those cases.
- The district attorney may institute court proceedings on behalf of the State, its agencies, or its citizens in any and all public interest matters. This means they play an important role in keeping the public safe.
The district attorney is elected for a four-year term in partisan elections. 

Prosecutes criminal cases and represents the state in local courts. 