Here comes the judge
We’ve recently been reminded (repeatedly) of just how important it is to elect good judges, and of how frequently we don’t. Snohomish county voters, though, have an opportunity to do just that on November 8.
Due to the tragic death of Justice Faye Kennedy just after the primary, a Snohomish County seat has opened on the State Court of Appeals. The seven-person race is winner take all, and it’s wide open. The choice, however, seems clear to me: Judge David Hulbert.
Judge Hulbert has everything you could ask for in a judge–more judicial experience (12 years as a superior court judge) than any of his opponents, a committment to and record of judicial restraint, and endorsements from all the right people: State Supreme Court Justice Jim Johnson, Dino Rossi, Senator Slade Gorton, the county GOP and others. From my short interaction with him, he’s also possesed of a down-to-earth common sense that is sorely lacking in much of our legal system. You can find out a bit more about him here and here.
We’ve all seen how those judicial races that no one pays attention to can have serious consequences. Now we have a chance to pay attention and make a difference–seriously, folks, vote for Judge David Hulbert on November 8.
Cross posted at Sound Politics.
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November 5th, 2005 at 12:26 am
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