WHAT MAKES A GOOD JUDGE?
They'd ALL make great Judges, You decide!
On Saturday, May 2nd, the five candidates for Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Position 2 introduced themselves to the audience at the Grange following a presentation (click link to view pdf) by Professor Aliza Kaplan from Lewis and Clark College. We learned about the role of the Circuit Court, Judicial responsibilities, what’s best— elections or appointments, and what criteria is important in choosing a judge.
The five candidates (and the links to their websites) running for Position 2, previously held by Judge Nan Waller include (listed left to right):
Anit Jindal: Partner at Markowitz Herbold
Diane S. Sykes: Civil Attorney operating her own firm
Chris Behre: Defense Attorney for Metropolitan Public Defender
Laura Maurer Rowan: Senior Assistant Attorney General
at the Oregon Department of JusticeJuliet Britton: Beaverton Municipal Court Judge and
university instructor
About Columbia Grange 267
Columbia Grange 267 is an inclusive community center promoting projects and service which engage and strengthen the Corbett community while honoring Grange traditions. We are located just minutes away from the Columbia River Gorge in Corbett, Oregon on a beautiful rural hilltop. Since 1898, this grand old hall has been a central location for farmers and neighbors to meet, share ideas for improving their rural community, and enjoy one another’s company.
To learn more about other organizations in Corbett, Oregon, visit www.corbettoregon.com.
“In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity.”
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Corbett Area Newsline is published monthly and is a Grange effort to network with Corbett residents to create a safe and vibrant community. Each issue includes information pertinent to our area with links for more details.