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Hamilton County, OH November 6, 2007 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Judge; Hamilton County Municipal Court; District 7

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, Addressing priorities, Adminstration

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1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 word limit)

Answer from Melissa A Powers:

My qualifications include experience in effectively resolving 600-700 criminal cases per month and approximately 10 civil cases per month. Prior to my appointment to Hamilton County Municipal Court, I had fifteen years of trial experience in criminal, juvenile, appellate, domestic relations, probate, and civil courts.

2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit)

(No candidates submitted answers to this question)

3. What specific changes would you like to see in the administration of justice in Hamilton County? (150 word limit)

Answer from Melissa A Powers:

I would support any change in the administration of justice in our community that increases the efficiency in resolving cases without compromising fairness to the litigants.

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits apply for each question. Direct references to opponents are not permitted.

The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.

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