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Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2005 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Judge; Hamilton County Municipal Court; District 4; Unexpired Term Ending 1/4/08

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.

See below for questions on Qualification, Priorities

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1. What are your Qualifications for Office? (50 word limit)

Answer from Julie Stautberg:

I have been serving as a judge of the Hamilton County Municipal Court since January 2004. My prior legal experience includes trial practice as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Hamilton County, which involved the handling of serious cases in the Juvenile, Municipal, and Common Pleas courts.

Answer from Jerry Metz:

  • 25 years practicing law.
  • Advisor and educator of lawyers.
  • Serve Courts as Arbitrator and Mediator.
  • Partner, Cincinnati office of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
  • Married 28 years, Father (2 sons and 1 daughter)
  • Graduate: Xavier University & University of Cincinnati, College of Law

2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit)

Answer from Julie Stautberg:

Serving the citizens of Hamilton County, as an assistant prosecutor, director of elections, and now as a judge, is a responsibilty I value. I will continue to treat all participants in the court with respect and dignity. Every day in court is an opportunity to positively influence our community. The Mental Health Docket is an alternative court option for individuals charged with certain offenses, who meet the criteria for this court, and I am one of two judges who preside over this docket, in addition to my regularly assigned duties.

Answer from Jerry Metz:

In our American system of justice, each decision serves as guide and precedent for the next. Good judges build the public trust by considered and impartial decisions.

I will decide cases according to the evidence, impartially. I will apply the law as established by statute, by our State and Federal constitutions, and by precedent. I believe that courts should keep in mind the impact of decisions on the people as a whole. Judges should explain decisions so as better to guide the parties and others.

I believe that courts should punish crime appropriately, consistent with the law. But the law must apply equally and fairly to us all. Each person who appears in our courts is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect.

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits apply for each question. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.

The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.

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