Monday, October 24, 2011

MUNICIPALJUDGE CANDIDATES+ ON CABLE

The Candidates' Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Darke County will be broadcast on GPAT following the event, Monday, October 24.

If you were unable to attend the Candidates’ Night, please be sure to tune into Greenville Public Access Television (GPAT), Channel 5 either Oct. 27, 28, 29 or 30 at 9A.M, 1 P.M, OR 7 P.M. The program will be broadcast in its entirety.

The candidates were videotaped and those citizens unable to attend the Forum will have an opportunity to view the candidates and hear their responses to questions. The program will be
2 hours.

The event begins with very brief introductions by unopposed Greenville City candidates or opposed Greenville Township candidates on the General Election ballot who are in attendance. Then the forum begins with the Candidates for Darke County Municipal Court. Following that, Greenville Board of Education Candidates and then Greenville City Council, Ward 1 candidates participate.

League members follow up with the pros and cons of State Issues, 1, 2 and 3 as well as presentations on the local issues by various individuals.

Forum candidates were given two minute introductory speeches. Following that, they answered questions submitted by the audience and discussed issues. They concluded with a one minute statement. Opposed candidates involved included:

  • Darke County Municipal Court Judge: (Vote for one): Jesse Green ( R) or Julie Monnin (D, incumbent).
  • Greenville City Schools Board of Education: (Vote for two): Diana L. Banta, Fred Matix, Joe Payne, Jim Sommer (incumbent).
  • Greenville City Council, Ward 1 (Vote for one): Isabel Culbertson (D) or Clarence Godwin (R).

The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan political organization with the major purpose being to inform voters about the candidates and issues. Special thanks to Nick Schmidt of Schmidt Photography for videotaping the evening, Todd Kaiser from Bach to Rock for the sound system and for setting up the equipment and to the American Legion for use of their facility.

 PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8.

14 comments:

  1. My hope is that the voters think about who they really want and not to vote for someone just because of their political party. This will not be the case on the actually ballots, you will not see D or R. I urge you to vote for Julie Monnin. She is a hard working & honest women. I have talked to several employees who work in the court house and they said she is the best judge many have seen in their careers working there. Lets not "fix" what is not broke and continue on with the great judge we have.

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  2. I hope this will not turn into a "vote for my candidate" boring forum. Let the video speak for itself.

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  3. I miss the old days; when you voted based upon no information and little thought. Whichever name was listed first.

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  4. I am not saying vote for one or the other candidate... However for a voter to base their vote on what several employees at the courthouse said is not being very informed... Every Voter should research each candidate, each issue and each levy. Make a determination as to who and/or what is right for them... and then cast a smart Vote...

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  5. Let me ask you a question. I agree that knowledge is power, but how does an "average joe" research a judge, board member, or city commish. Local elections are always a crap shoot.

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  6. 1:29 has a good point. The LWV tries to conduct forums with candidates and issues---its up to voters to seek out outlets like that. Just remember that incumbents always say everything is just wonderful----don't change; and challengers point out what is wrong and why a change should be made. You have to listen.

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  7. The one thats in prosecutor s office currently is weak on criminals, he would say what ever to get elected

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  8. I am voting for Julie Monnin. Why? Because she is doing an excellent job for the citizens of Darke County. I was surprised by a comment Mr. Green made early in his campaign criticizing Judge Monnin on taking a pro-active approach to updating security inside the courtroom. He claimed this was unnecessary and expensive. I work close to the courthouse and I witness the emotional outbursts that takeplace when people are upset. This can lead to all kinds of horrible things as we have all seen on T.V. I am glad Judge Monnin has taken steps to make the courthouse safer. I am also wondering why Mr. Green is flaunting the REPUBLICAN wording on all of his campaign signs, does this really matter? Is he going to judge people based on their politics? I noticed, Judge Monnin, did not have this on her signs and I respect her for this. She is doing a fine job and I am voting for her and I hope you will too.

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  9. No video on 5 at 9 a.m. Oct. 27

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  10. Okay, so you insist on turning this into a "vote for Julie" forum. You are then risking some awful truths about your candidate----better not go there.

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  11. SOOOOOOOO it's okay for Barb to mention something negative about monnin but it's not okay say something about green........imagine that

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  12. Was anyone else 'surprised' to receive a Christmas card last December from Judge Monnin. This is the first time I've ever been recognized by her and she doesn't even know me. I'm a registered Republician. I mentioned this to my neighbors and they too were honored. Can't wait until this year to see what's in the holiday mail! Maybe I'll have to wait four more years!

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  13. I wonder if on Monday she'll dress like a witch on the bench again.

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  14. Must have been a chosen few that received Christmas cards from her. I am also a registered voter but have not received a thing. Nor do I care to, just saying.
    And does anyone truly believe she sat down herself and hand wrote Christmas cards to all the voters in Darke County?

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