League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
	Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Judge; Hamilton County Municipal Court; District 3

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Qualifications, Judicial Independence, Administration of justice Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 word limit) Answer from William L Mallory: Former Assistant prosecutor Former Assistant Attorney General Former Municipal Court Judge Former Common Pleas Court Judge Former Appeals Court Judge Answer from David C. Stockdale: I came to the bench with 18 years' experience as a practicing attorney in State and Federal courts and 4 years' experience as an administrative law judge. I have served as a Municipal Court Judge for more than 16 years. During that time I have handled more than 60,000 cases. 2. What programs do you support to maintain the independence of the judiciary? (100 word limit) Answer from William L Mallory: I support the election of judges in Ohio. The Supreme Court Rules for the Governance of the Judiciary of Ohio and Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct give judges specific guidance on how to maintain judicial independence. Answer from David C. Stockdale: The independence of the judiciary is guaranteed by the Ohio Constitution. No programs are necessary other than adherence to the Constitution. 3. What specific changes would you like to see in the administration of justice in Hamilton County? (100 word limit) Answer from William L Mallory: I would like to see our justice system take a more active role in conflict resolution and preventing violence in our community. It seems that more young people are carrying guns and using violence as a means to resolve conflict. We need to take a more active role in the prevention of violent conflict. We need to get illegal guns out of the hands of criminals. Answer from David C. Stockdale: The lack of jail space makes a mockery of justice in Hamilton County. I am a firm believer in alternative sentencing: substance abuse treatment, restitution, home incarceration, community service, corrective training, etc. We have the programs available. But many defendants simply ignore the court's orders because there is no credible threat that they will be jailed unless they comply with what the court orders them to do. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits may apply. See individual questions for specific word limits. Direct references to opponents are not permitted. Please edit your work before submitting. We are unable to provide spell-check at this time. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.