King County Superior Court
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Judge Position 26
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KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Position 9
Name: Jo Anne Alumbaugh *
Campaign phone: 547-1203
Birthdate: 9-15-41
Occupation: King County Superior Court judge
Education: B.A., Fort Hays State University; J.D., University of
Puget Sound
Family: spouse: Richard; children: Chris, Julie Anne
Endorsements:
King County Women's Political Caucus; King County Labor Council; 1st, 30th,
32nd, 34th , 48th District Democrats
Why are you running for this office?
I will continue to promote justice for all, to conduct dispute
resolutions in a skilled and timely manner, to resolve cases impartially,
courteously and preserve the parties' dignity.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. to support reform in legal procedures involving children and families
2. to preserve funding, specifically services linked to mediation, adoption
3. to actively manage cases involving domestic abuse and violence
Position 9
Name: Jeff Ramsdell
Campaign phone: 286-4551
E-mail: ramsdell@nwlink.com
World Wide
Web URL:
http://www.nwlink.com/~ramsdell/
Birthdate: 12-4-55
Occupation: staff attorney, Washington State Court of Appeals,
div. 1
Education: B.A., Gettysburg College; J.D. University of Toledo
Family: spouse: Linda; children: Kirsten, 4; Joshua, 5 months
Endorsements:
King County Police Guild; 11th, 46th, 47th District Democrats
Why are you running for this office?
In a recent King County Bar poll, the incumbent ranked the lowest of the
49 judges on the bench. This is consistent with the assessment of the bar in
Kittitas County, where she served one term as a judge in the 1980s. I believe
that with my experience as a judge pro tem, deputy prosecutor and staff attorney
at the Court of Appeals, I can do a better job.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. establish myself as a well-respected, effective member of the bench
2. expand use of technology in the courtroom to increase efficiency
3. provide sufficent information about judicial candidates so the electorate
can make informed choices
Position 26
Name: Jeanette Burrage *
Campaign phone: 824-1405
E-mail: jsburrage@aol.com
Birthdate: 11-2-52
Occupation: King County Superior Court judge
Education: B.A., J.D., University of Washington
Military service: Political history: Superior Court judge, elected 1995; candidate, state Supreme Court, 1994; candidate, state Court of Appeals, 1995; state Representative, 1981-82; Des Moines City Councilwoman, 1994-95
Family: spouse: John; children: Sean, 7; Chris, 6
Endorsements:
Washington Taxpayers Association
Why are you running for this office?
To continue to give the people a judge who will yield fair decisions and a better judiciary. I will continue to communicate with legislators, especially regarding the sentencing of criminal offenders. I will also continue to hold people accountable for their actions, both in civil and criminal matters.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. making fair, reasoned and knowledgeable decisions
2. upholding the Constitution
3. change juvenile sentencing to discourage future unlawful behavior
Position 26
Name: Doug North
Campaign phone: 301-0546
Birthdate: 12-11-51
Occupation: attorney
Education: B.A., Stanford University; J.D., University of Washington
Political history: candidate, King County Superior Court, 1995
Family: spouse: Lorrie; children: Allison, 5; Peter, 1
Endorsements:
Washington Conservation Voters; 32nd, 36th, 46th, 47th District Democrats, King County Republican Club, Mainstream Republicans
Why are you running for this office?
I have always received the greatest satisfaction from public service and would like to become a judge so that I can devote myself fulltime to public service. I chose position 26 because the incumbent, Jeanette Burrage, is not qualified.
What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. an even-handed hearing for everyone; render just decision
2. improve access to justice
3. make court procedures more understandable to citizens
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