League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
	Hamilton County, OH November 2, 2010 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Judge; Court of Common Pleas; Unexpired 6 Year Term Ending 3/31/13

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, Priorities, Judicial future, Competing priorities, Judicial independence 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 Nadine L. Allen: I am an experienced judge committed to serving Hamilton County. I resolve civil and criminal cases fairly, promptly and efficiently. Promoting public safety and ensuring that victims of crime are protected are cornerstones of my work. My sentencing initiatives save money and create 1,000s of jail beds for violent offenders. 2. What plans do you have to address your top three priorities? (100 word limit) (No candidates submitted answers to this question) 3. What is your vision for the future of our judicial system? (150 word limit) (No candidates submitted answers to this question) 4. The Courts have competing priorities with limited tax dollars -- keeping communities safe, multi-cultural judicial equality, and rehabilitation. What ideas or programs do you support that address a balanced Court System? (150 word limit) (No candidates submitted answers to this question) 5. What programs do you support that maintain the independence of the Judiciary? (150 word limit) (No candidates submitted answers to this question) Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Word limits apply. 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.