League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
	Hamilton County, OH November 4, 2008 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Judge; Court of Common Pleas; 6 Year Term Starting 1/02/09

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 Pressing Issues, Implementation, Merit Selection, Evaluation, Mandatory sentencing Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What are the two most pressing issues you will face if you are elected? (50 word limit) Answer from Norbert A. Nadel: Courtroom efficiency and budget restraints are two of the most important issues currently facing the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas. 2. How will you address each of those issues? (100 word limit) Answer from Norbert A. Nadel: As the number of cases in all Hamilton County Common Pleas courtrooms continue to grow, I will continue to manage my docket in a responsible and time efficient manner, while always taking into account the economic circumstances of Hamilton County and its tax payers. 3. What is your position on merit selection of the judiciary? (100 word limit) Answer from Norbert A. Nadel: I am against merit selection of the judiciary, because it takes away a citizen's right to vote. 4. What would be a fair way to evaluate the performance of a sitting judge? (100 word limit) Answer from Norbert A. Nadel: The evaluation of sitting judges should be done by soliciting the opinions of attorneys, law enforcement officials, victims rights organizations, victims and trial witnesses. 5. What is your opinion about mandatory sentencing? (100 word limit) Answer from Norbert A. Nadel: I believe that mandatory sentencing has proven to be an appropriate punishment for offenders and an effective deterent to crime. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. The answer must not exceed 100 words. 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.