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Westchester County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Westchester County Court; County of Westchester

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Westchester County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Candidate Statements

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1. All judicial candidates were asked to make a statement of 30 words or less addressing what makes them the best candidate for this office.

Answer from Charles F. Devlin:

Judge Devlin, one of the "most knowledgeable" in court system (Journal News), serving 28 years in judicial, non-judicial positions (appellate and trial courts). Highest qualified judicial ratings by bar associations.

Answer from Jeffery Cohen:

I have extensive experience handling hundreds of felony cases in County Court over 30 years. Also, elected Yorktown Judge 16 years and Chairman Westchester Ethics Board since 1998. Experience counts.

Answer from Raymond Belair:

Trial lawyer in NYC for over 30 years; Board Certified: National Board of Trial Advocacy (and Examiner); Certified by and Diplomate of American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys.

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' answers were limited to 30 words or less and are presented as submitted.

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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