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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
Qualifications,
Addressing priorities,
Adminstration
Click on a name for candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
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1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 word limit)
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Answer from Ted Berry:
Served as Municipal Court Judge since December 2005, 15 years experienced trial attorney representing clients in Municipal, State, and Federal Courts. Admitted to practice law U.S. Supreme Court, Ohio Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, sixth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Answer from Kendal M. Coes:
Mediator 1993, Asst. City Prosecutor 1994-1998, Magistrate Ham. Cty. Domestic Relations Court 1998-2005, Judge Ham. Cty. Municipal Court 2005, currently Adjunct Prof. U.C.
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2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit)
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Answer from Kendal M. Coes:
I plan to fashion a sentence for the individual defendant, I plan to adhere to the presumption of innocence, I plan to be civil to all citizens and to maintain appropriate judicial temperament.
Answer from Ted Berry:
Increase Alternatives to Incarceration such as allowing treatment for substance and diversion program in addition to or in lieu of jail. Impose jail time where warranted particularly with repeat offenders. Treat all persons fairly, equally, and with dignity and respect.
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3. What specific changes would you like to see in the administration of justice in Hamilton County? (150 word limit)
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Answer from Kendal M. Coes:
Most if not all of the current judges are fair and honest.
Answer from Ted Berry:
Eliminate all forms of discrimination. Fully uphold the Constitution which mandates due process and equal treatment of all persons. Treat all individuals with respect and dignity. Adhere to presumption of innocence until proven guilty. Reduce unnecessary delays and continuances by demanding professionalism, advance preparation, and courtesy between all litigants. Create more user friendly court processes by reducing and streamlining court filings and paperwork.
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. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.
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