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Attachment to Question 23. <br /> 1 ask to be considered for this position as I thoroughly enjoy municipal law and wish to <br /> continue administering justice at the municipal level by rendering decisions that take into <br /> account both the law and the impact the decision may have on the quality of life for each <br /> individual and the community as a whole. <br /> I am fair, even-tempered and able to make decisions based on facts presented and the <br /> requirements of municipal code, charter and rules of procedure. I have experience in <br /> maintaining control of the courtroom, even when emotions of the litigants are high. I am <br /> prompt in my decisions and know how to make a good and complete record in the event of an <br /> appeal. I also have extensive experience appearing as both prosecutor and court-appointed <br /> defense counsel in numerous municipal courts including Milliken, Loveland, Greeley and Fort <br /> Collins. I have a strong work ethic and a reputation for high quality work, integrity and a <br /> commitment to enforcing the laws and ordinances as written. I believe that following law and <br /> ordinances are necessary for citizens to enjoy a high quality life in the community in which they <br /> live. Because of that, it is important for a judge to fashion sentences that are unique to each case <br /> and to each defendant and should serve three purposes. These are: <br /> • Rehabilitation, to ensure an offender obtains appropriate available services that may help <br /> prevent future offenses (such as anger management, driving school or alcohol classes); <br /> • Restitution/restoration, to compensate individual victims for their losses due to crime and <br /> to make the community whole through fines and community service; and <br /> • Deterrence, sentences should be swift and fine to send a message to the offender and <br /> others in the community that breaking the law has consistent and real consequence. <br />