It has been my honor to serve as your Seattle District Court Judge for the past twelve years. I look forward to continue that
public service for another term.
During my last term, I have been pioneering the newly created King County Mental Health Court. This dynamic voluntary
Court is one of the leading such Courts in the United States. As an alternative to “sitting in jail” the Court’s goals are:
1. Community Safety; 2. Service System Integration; 3. Reduction of Criminalization of the Mentally Ill.
The Court has been 51% successful and dramatically reduced recidivism. Through efficiency, while maintaining therapeutic
aspects, the caseload handled by Mental Health Court has more than doubled since its inception.
Activities Outside Courtroom: Five years State Judicial Education Committee; Two terms Seattle Division Presiding Judge;
Three years Mental Health Court Presiding Judge.
Participant: Domestic Violence Summit; Regional Education Program; Juvenile Justice Roundtable; Trial Court Coordination
Council.
Presenter/Speaker: State Judicial College; Dispute Resolution Training Workshops; State Judicial Conferences; Franklin
High Law Program.
Community Activities: Urban 4-H Club of America; Senior Citizen Annual Dinner; Coach for Inner-City School; Youth Soccer.
I will continue to be Open, Fair and Hardworking. Thank you for your Confidence, Support and Vote.
