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Hamilton County, OH November 2, 2004 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Judge; Court of Common Pleas; Juvenile Division

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, Top Priority, Pressing Issues

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1. What are your qualifications for office?

Answer from Thomas R. Lipps:

I have been with the Juvenile Court for 30 years. I have worked almost every job at the Juvenile Court. He was elected to the bench in 1998. I graduated from Chase Law School, first in my class. I am a noted National and State leader in Juvenile Law.

2. How would you implement your top priority?

Answer from Thomas R. Lipps:

First and foremost, a Juvenile Court judge must promptly consider the increasing Court docket. All areas of Juvenile jurisdiction, including delinquent behavior of minors, child abuse and neglect, paternity, support and custody issues are all complicated and ever increasing.

Secondly, the resources provided to the Court to address these issues must be administered efficiently to enhance the protection of society, accountability of persons appearing before the Court and the best interests of children.

3. What do you see as the two most pressing issues you would address if elected? What plans do you have relative to those issues?

(No candidates submitted answers to this question)

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. The answer must not exceed 75 words. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.

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