THE PLAN

NIGHT COURT
In some of my recent discussions with local law enforcement and members of the community, it has come to light that with District Court burdened with Traffic and Non-Traffic violations, and citizens finding it increasingly difficult to take time off work in this difficult economic climate, re-implementing Night Court would provide a flexible and cost-effective solution to these issues.

I believe I can coordinate a staffing schedule for several nights out of the month that would allow night hours without adding cost for overtime, and I am happy to take on the additional hours to provide this service to the community.

If elected, I would institute Night Court as soon as the County Court-mandated hiring freeze is lifted.

Night Court has worked well in the past, and can work well again.

EDUCATION PLAN
A District Judge has an obligation to be a leader in the community and should utilize the position in the community to educate ALL the citizens in the local area. A judge committed fully to the court will have the time to visit classrooms and educate teens about the consequences of illegal activity. My background in television and communications has honed my ability to articulate and present an organized, engaging and informative presentation to our middle school students.

It is my vision to help minimize juvenile crimes by working with the North Penn School District to develop a 30 minute presentation for ALL 8th graders about the consequences of underage drinking, drug possession, disorderly conduct, drinking and driving, and other violations.

A FULL-TIME COMMITMENT TO THE POSITION
In Pennsylvania a District Judge is given a full-time salary, vacation pay and health benefits. It is a full-time job and our community deserves nothing less than someone who is fully committed to it.

The Rules of Conduct of District Judges state that “the business of the court shall be given priority over any other occupation, business, profession, pursuit, or activity,” yet under my opponent’s leadership the court doors have closed early or in the middle of the day.

Why?
Are there other matters being attended to during court hours? Is it due to the fact that he manages and works at his private law practice outside our District?

I believe the District Judge should be fully committed to the community and I pledge to uphold that commitment. Our taxes are high enough, why should not we get the most out of our tax dollars.

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