League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 6, 2012 Election
	Leslie Ghiz Answers Questions Candidate for Judge; Court of Common Pleas; 6 Year Term Starting 4/01/13

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 Word limit)

I have practiced law for nearly 18 years, on both plaintiff and defense sides. I am currently a Hamilton County Assistant Prosecutor. I am well versed and look at all sides of every situation before formulating a decision.

2. What programs do you support to maintain the independence of the judiciary?

The role of a judge is to follow the law as it stands, not to make law, and I will follow the law.

3. What specific changes would you like to see in the administration of justice in Hamilton County? (100 word limit)

I would like to see more diversion programs for lesser offenses, so that our jail space can house as many top tier offenders as possible.

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