Candidate for Judge of the Superior Court; Office 3

Public Confidence in the Judiciary

To reverse the erosion of public confidence in the judiciary, judges must: 1) make the language and procedures of the court understandable, 2) promote the integrity of decision-making by ensuring it is free from bias or prejudice, and 3) work with the public to bring about a better understanding and improvement of the justice system.

Broadened Judicial Knowledge and Community Involvement

In the face of a changing society, with profound changes in our family structure and accompanying stress on family dynamics, courts must respond to the challenges that these changes bring. To do so effectively, judges must work closely with social service agencies and key community organizations, and must educate themselves on critical societal issues.

Judicial Efficiency and Technology

In order to meet the challenge of effectively and efficiently processing escalating numbers of cases with fewer resources, courts must: 1) consolidate and restructure, 2) tap the benefits of new technologies, and 3) appropriately use alternative models of litigation (Alternative Dispute Resolution).