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LWVLeague of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2005 Election
Smart Voter

Jerry Metz
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Judge; Hamilton County Municipal Court; District 4; Unexpired Term Ending 1/4/08

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

Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).

Questions & Answers

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

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

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.  Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League, but formatted for Web display. There is a 75 word limit.

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