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Hamilton County, OH May 2, 2006 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Judge; Court of Common Pleas, General Division; 6 Year Term Starting 4/1/07; Republican Party

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, Prioities

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

Answer from Dennis Helmick:

I have been an attorney for 34 years; extensive trial experience with Prosecutor's Office and Special Counsel to the Attorney General. I was elected twice to Municipal Court in 1989 and 1995, elected to Common Pleas in 2000. I bring more than 16 years judicial experience to this election.

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

Answer from Dennis Helmick:

I take an active role in managing my docket. All trial judges have experienced an increase in their caseload over the years, and I actively engage in plea negotiations in criminal cases and promptly issue decisions in civil cases. With more than 50% of crime being statistically related to substance abuse, we must continue to expand our treatment programs and seek additional fundings for them.

There are certain criminal and civil cases which must be resolved by trial. Trial judges should arrange their docket so that these cases are not needlessly continued, thereby inconveniencing litigants and their attorneys.

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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