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==Montana
voters required to choose between 12 candidates for local
justice court==
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Resignation in
Montana
creates unusual
justice court
race
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A combination
of
odd happenings in
[[
Lake County, Montana|Lake County
]]
has given the race for
the [[Lake County Justice Court, Montana|Lake County Justice Court]]
an unusual
amount of
attention
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The resignation
of
Justice of the Peace
[[
Chuck Wall
]]
this year created a vacancy on
the [[Lake County Justice Court, Montana|Lake County Justice Court]]
that has drawn the attention of 12 candidates. With the unusually large
amount of
candidates voters will be challenged to educate themselves before heading to the polls this Month
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The
resignation of Justice
of the
Peace [[Chuck Wall]] in August caused
a
vacancy on the court that was filled by
[[
Ann
-
Marie McNeel
]]
. She will serve as interim judge until January 1
,
2012 when the permanent replacement will take office. The replacement
will be
picked next week in the November 6th election
.
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The
vacancy inconveniently occurred after Montana's primary election, causing the unusually high number
of
candidates in
the
general election. This also being
a [[
non
-
partisan election
]],
voters
will
not
be
able to pick between parties
.
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The vacancy inconveniently occurred after Montana's primary election, leaving voters with an unusually high number of candidates in the general election. This also being a
[[
non
-
partisan election
]],
voters
will
not
be
able to pick between parties
.
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Justice
[[
Ann
-
Marie McNeel
]]
currently serves as interim judge on the court and will step down on January 1
,
2012 when the permanent replacement will take office. The replacement
will be
elected by voters in next week's election
.
===The Candidates===
===The Candidates===
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* '''Alan Booth'''
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* '''Alan Booth'''
is a Police Detective living in Polson. He holds an associate degree of applied science in criminal justice. Booth says he would be an unbiased judge, looking at each case individually to make a fair decision.
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law enforcement
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{{quote|Communication has been the most valuable skill for my position. Taking the time to listen not only to what a person may be saying but how they are making the statement. This can make a change to the meaning. I have also learned to appreciate other non-
law enforcement
professionals who advocate for victims in their time
of
need. Together we can make
the
best outcome possible for the public.
- Alan Booth}}
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member
of the
Polson Police Department
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* '''Ron Boyce''' is a former assistant
Polson
chief living in Polson. He served in that position from 1986 to 1998. He is a graduate of Montana State University and the Law Enforcement Academy.
Boyce said he would bring the following to the courtroom:
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* '''Ron Boyce''' is a former assistant
police
chief living in Polson. He served in that position from 1986 to 1998. He is a graduate of Montana State University and the Law Enforcement Academy.
Boyce said he would bring the following to the courtroom:
{{quote|...good common sense, an excellent knowledge of the law, a reputation based on being fair, ethical, grounded and impartial, and the knowledge that I am working for the public and am a public servant.
- Ron Boyce}}
{{quote|...good common sense, an excellent knowledge of the law, a reputation based on being fair, ethical, grounded and impartial, and the knowledge that I am working for the public and am a public servant.
- Ron Boyce}}
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{{quote|I think the people of Lake County deserve a common sense justice that will be fair to everyone. I bring a concern for justice for everyone in Lake County and the willingness to work hard to achieve it. With good judgment and a desire to be fair for all parties concerned, I can show justice for all citizens.
- Dennis DeVries}}
{{quote|I think the people of Lake County deserve a common sense justice that will be fair to everyone. I bring a concern for justice for everyone in Lake County and the willingness to work hard to achieve it. With good judgment and a desire to be fair for all parties concerned, I can show justice for all citizens.
- Dennis DeVries}}
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* '''[[Joey Jayne]]'''
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* '''[[Joey Jayne]]'''
is an attorney in Arlee. She holds a B.S. in agricultural industries at Arizona State University, a M.S. in watershed management/hydrology from the University of Montana and [[J.D.]] degree from the University of Montana School of Law. She served as a state representative HD 73 from 2001-2004 and as HD 15 from 2004-2008. She also serves as an Appeals Court Judge with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
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practicing attorneys
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{{quote|The vast legal knowledge, experience, and skills gathered over 20 years will allow me to make law-based, wise, independent, and unbiased decisions
.
- [[Joey Jayne]]}}
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* '''Edwin Jonas, III''' is a cattle rancher and former civil attorney living in Rollins. He earned his B.A. in education from Rutgers University, his LL.M. in taxation from New York University, and his [[J.D.]] from Rutgers School of Law
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He recently lost his ranch due to an alleged non-payment of child support and alimony, but Jonas claims it was retaliation for his challenging of the judges. {{fact}}
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* '''Edwin Jonas, III''' is a cattle rancher and former civil attorney living in Rollins. He earned his B.A. in education from Rutgers University, his LL.M. in taxation from New York University, and his [[J.D.]] from Rutgers School of Law.
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Jonas hopes to bring his experience and impartiality to the courtroom
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{{quote|Experience of over 34 years for both parties and on various sides in legal matters has helped me hone my ability to remain objective and not jump to conclusions not supported by law and factual evidence, but carefully analyze evidence including testimony and reach conclusions supported by the facts and the law.
- Edwin Jonas, III}}
{{quote|Experience of over 34 years for both parties and on various sides in legal matters has helped me hone my ability to remain objective and not jump to conclusions not supported by law and factual evidence, but carefully analyze evidence including testimony and reach conclusions supported by the facts and the law.
- Edwin Jonas, III}}
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* '''Steven Robert Kendley''' is a former Lake County sheriff’s detective living north of Polson. He holds a B.S. from the University of Montana and is a licensed FAA aircraft mechanic and an Advanced Certified Montana Public Safety Officer. He served Lake County and the [[Montana Supreme Court]] as a youth court officer for five years. He retired from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in August 2012 due to a work related injury.
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* '''Steven Robert Kendley''' is a former Lake County sheriff’s detective living north of Polson. He holds a B.S. from the University of Montana and is a licensed FAA aircraft mechanic and an Advanced Certified Montana Public Safety Officer. He served Lake County and the [[Montana Supreme Court]] as a youth court officer for five years. He retired from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in August 2012 due to a work related injury.
{{quote|...while there are many candidates of varying skills and with varying situations in this race, I am not interested in my own agenda. I am a God-fearing man who will bring fairness and honesty to the position.
- Steven Robert Kendley}}
{{quote|...while there are many candidates of varying skills and with varying situations in this race, I am not interested in my own agenda. I am a God-fearing man who will bring fairness and honesty to the position.
- Steven Robert Kendley}}
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* '''Daryl Kerr'''
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* '''Daryl Kerr'''
is a
business
man living in Polson. He is a New Horizons-Microsoft certified systems engineer. He is an advocate of [[restorative justice]] as an alternative to jail time. If elected, Kerr plans to expand the court's computer systems, allowing fees and fines to be paid online.
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business
background
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{{quote|I have the time and energy to do anything and everything for the benefit of our community. I am acquainted with the problems in the community and will work to resolve them. I care for each individual as a person and would like to see everyone prosper.
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I will be fair, but strict to make a difference in our community. I feel that community service vs. jail time can vastly improve Lake County as a whole.
- Daryl Kerr}}
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* '''Kathleen O’Rourke Mullins'''
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* '''Kathleen O’Rourke Mullins'''
is an
attorney
at her law firm, ''O’Rourke Mullins Law Office'' and lives in St. Ignatius. She earned her B.A. in English and government/history from Eastern Montana College and her [[J.D.]] from the University of Montana School of Law. As justice she says she will bring her legal training and experience to the courtroom.
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practicing
attorney
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{{quote|I have practiced in many Montana Justice Courts, District Courts, its Supreme Court, our Federal District Courts and the Ninth Circuit Court. I have conducted myself throughout my career in a professional and highly competent manner. I will always be mindful that the authorities of that office are not to be abused or misused.
- Kathleen O’Rourke Mullins}}
* '''[[Sharon Richardson]]''' is a former Lake County Justice of Peace who served from 1999 to 2002. She is a graduate of Nampa Business College and National Judicial College. She holds a certification through the Court of Limited Jurisdiction. She was defeated by [[Chuck Wall]] in the 2002 election, but hopes to return to the court, bringing "a level head with stern resolve" to the court.
* '''[[Sharon Richardson]]''' is a former Lake County Justice of Peace who served from 1999 to 2002. She is a graduate of Nampa Business College and National Judicial College. She holds a certification through the Court of Limited Jurisdiction. She was defeated by [[Chuck Wall]] in the 2002 election, but hopes to return to the court, bringing "a level head with stern resolve" to the court.
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I have the ability to communicate with all walks of people. I have been a peacekeeper my entire life, so I understand conflict resolution.
- Rick Schoening}}
I have the ability to communicate with all walks of people. I have been a peacekeeper my entire life, so I understand conflict resolution.
- Rick Schoening}}
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* '''David Weinandy''' is a veterinarian living in Pablo. He earned his B.S. and Doctorate of veterinary medicine from Michigan State University.
[http://www.valleyjournal.net/Article/2889/12-Lake-County-Justice-of-the-Peace-candidates-offer-voters-range-of-choices ''The Valley Journal,'' "12 Lake County Justice of the Peace candidates offer voters range of choices," October 10, 2012]
He was arrested on September 11, 2012 and charged with assault following an alleged domestic dispute.{{fact}}
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* '''David Weinandy''' is a veterinarian living in Pablo. He earned his B.S. and Doctorate of veterinary medicine from Michigan State University
. Weinandy is running for justice because he hopes to fix the problems that have developed in the county's justice court
.
[http://www.valleyjournal.net/Article/2889/12-Lake-County-Justice-of-the-Peace-candidates-offer-voters-range-of-choices ''The Valley Journal,'' "12 Lake County Justice of the Peace candidates offer voters range of choices," October 10, 2012]
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Weinandy is running for justice because he hopes to fix the problems that have developed in the county's justice court.
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{{quote|The majority of the problems are in administrative areas of the court, before and after the trial, people charged with the wrong crime. There are a lot of administrative issues that need to addressed.
- David Weinandy}}
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{{quote|The majority of the problems are in administrative areas of the court, before and after the trial, people charged with the wrong crime. There are a lot of administrative issues that need to addressed. - David Weinandy}}
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'''Thoughts from the current Interim Justice [[Ann-Marie McNeel]]'''
{{quote|The Justice Court of Lake County is one of the busiest courts in the state. Its caseload ranks in the top 10 with the largest of Montana’s municipalities. Among these, it’s the only court served by just one judge. Thus, the judge you elect must be intensely committed to the job.
{{quote|The Justice Court of Lake County is one of the busiest courts in the state. Its caseload ranks in the top 10 with the largest of Montana’s municipalities. Among these, it’s the only court served by just one judge. Thus, the judge you elect must be intensely committed to the job.
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In making your vote for Lake County Justice of the Peace, I encourage you to put politics aside, go beyond mere name recognition, and select a judge who is qualified by integrity, insight and intelligence.
[http://www.valleyjournal.net/article/2964/Judge-carefully-when-selecting-new-JP ''Valley Journal,'' "Judge carefully when selecting new JP," October 17, 2012]
- Interim JP [[Ann-Marie McNeel]]
}}
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In making your vote for Lake County Justice of the Peace, I encourage you to put politics aside, go beyond mere name recognition, and select a judge who is qualified by integrity, insight and intelligence.
[http://www.valleyjournal.net/article/2964/Judge-carefully-when-selecting-new-JP ''Valley Journal,'' "Judge carefully when selecting new JP," October 17, 2012]
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===links===
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The winner will be determined in the [[Montana judicial elections, 2012|November 6th election]].
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* [http://www.valleyjournal.net/Article/3003/JP-candidates-speak-out-on-issues
issues]
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[http://www.valleyjournal.net/Article/3003/JP-candidates-speak-out-on-issues
Read more about the candidates' views
]
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==References==
==References==
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