So, what do I bring to the table and what does my candidacy mean for you?
1. I understand justice. Justice is the fair and impartial
adjudication of claims by applying the law to the unique facts of a
case. Particularly because this is a nonpartisan race, judicial
candidates are called to administer justice without regard to
political party affiliation, socio-economic status, or any other
impermissible criteria and judge the unique facts of each case by the
applicable laws and legal standards. My time in the military impressed
upon me a strong sense of equality and highlighted the benefits of how
greatly our lives are improved when we all work together to make our
world a better place to live.
2. I employ the distinct Western Kentucky practical and
common-sense approach to administration of justice. The Court of
Appeals is a court of correction rather than a court of policy. I
believe in straight talk and efficiency. In my years working with the
Court of Appeals I not only look at each case as a puzzle to solve and
reach the right result on, but I realize the beginning and end
products are people with issues that need to be resolved. I recognize
it is the court’s duty to do so in a clear way that follows the law
and makes sense to those not practiced in the law when read. This
serves the greatest benefit to all.
3. I have on the job training. I believe most people learn the
most about how to do their job and do it well by doing it. Since I
began working for Justice Nickell I have been learning exactly what a
Court of Appeals judge does and how to do it. I’ve also had the
benefit of learning this from Judge Dixon, as well. I have attended
yearly Court of Appeals conferences and established great working
relationships across the court. I am uniquely qualified and have the
readily transferrable skills to make this transition in a seamless
fashion. Moreover, this is my passion. I believe people perform better
when they genuinely love and enjoy their job. It has been a great
honor, privilege, and joy to work for the Court of Appeals and I look
forward to doing so as a judge.
So, what does my post have to do with you? I’m asking for your
vote and support. I hope we have a lot in common, most importantly
common goals of public safety, administration of justice, and making
our world a better place.