steve: vote dad for judge 32
tommyIt can be argued that we here in the sticks don’t know too much about anything. But in the upcoming election for judges, let’s just say that it takes a lot of time to find out much more than their name. Because of that, we don’t plan to cover those races.
However, if you have any reason to support a judge in any of the local races, feel free to let us know about it.
That’s what Steve did:
Dear Sticks of Fire,
I am writing to ask your help in spreading a message to clients, family, friends and neighbors in Hillsborough County to vote for Bernie Silver for Circuit Court Judge 32. I am sending this not only because Bernie is my father. I am writing because I think he’s a fair and honest man, and by far the best person for the job.
The October 24 St. Petersburg Times endorsement stated: ”Bernie Silver is the better candidate even if his opponent…. had not been removed from the bench for ethical mistakes.” I agree.
I would like to ask you to support Bernie on your blog and forward this message to your friends and family in Hillsborough County. As you probably know, many will not cast a vote for any judge; some will vote based on name recognition. A great many will not have the time or inclination to research candidates’ qualifications or suitability for the job. Most will not contemplate or understand how the outcome of judicial races affects peopleâ s lives or the integrity of the system.
Bernie is endorsed by The Tampa Tribune, St. Petersburg Times, LaGaceta and Florida Sentinel Bulletin newspapers, West Central Florida Police Benevolent Association, West Central Florida Federation of Labor and City of Tampa Firefighters. He received a 95% approval rating from The Hillsborough County Bar Association and the endorsement of 20-plus former presidents of both the Hillsborough County Bar Association and Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers.
Bernie is an ethical and experienced attorney who has been practicing for 35 years. He enjoys the highest level Martindale-Hubbell rating, is a board certified trial lawyer, a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and an Inns of Court Master. Bernie is a certified mediator in both state and federal court since 1991 and served as Judicial Nominating Commission Chair for the Second District Court of Appeal. Since 1998, he has served on the board of directors and board of trustees for The Spring, a non-profit dedicated to preventing domestic violence and protecting its victims.
As pointed out in the Tampa Tribune’s October 11 endorsement of Bernie, his opponent is “a former county judge who was removed from the bench by the Florida Supreme Court in 1998. The court said she neglected her clients, concocted evidence against her former husband during a legal proceeding in 1996 and misled judges in court.” She has no board certifications, no Martindale Hubbell rating and received only a 13% approval rating in the Bar poll. The Times notes she was “removed for dishonesty.”
I ask you to please forward this one to all the Hillsborough County voters you know. I think it’s important.
Thank you,
So there you have it. Steve says vote for Bernie.
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