The Honorable Timothy P. Connors has been assigned by the MSC to serve as a business court judge in the . Hon. Last time I looked, Bill Ayers wasn't running for a judgeship here in Washtenaw county. Integrity to me means being honest and doing your job to the rules of the law without prejudice from your own views or those of others. Anyone who thinks that a judge's personal views and political affiliations don't matter, that they leave these things behind when they put on the judicial robes, is kidding themselves. I am running for this position because I am exceptionally qualified.. I count myself an independent politically. I like that. Never fails to amaze me how lost some people are, especially when confronted with fact. Cases of great public significance often revolve around squishy constitutional terms like "due process" and "equal protection". Jim Fink is a man of the highest integrity. And you will vote for the one hiding information ..Fast and Furiouswhat else is he hiding? Commissioners are appointed by the Court's Presiding Judge from attorneys who apply and are recommended by a selection committee made up of judges, lawyers and others. I believe that in most cases, people will make good decisions and don't have to be told what they have to do. Alfred Edward Newmann. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Four Washtenaw County attorneys are vying for a chance to be the next 14A District Court Judge in the upcoming Aug. 2 primary. While the charges are serious, Simon said, they dont make a lot of sense to him because its his understanding the shooting was a reckless act, that Le-Nguyen is alleged to have fired a shot outside from inside a residence, not necessarily at anyone in particular, but in response to noises on the property where he was staying, and Le-Nguyen did not intend to assault anyone. @Machine, Instead, it only sullied the names of the other three candidates who must disavow the fliers while generating scores of testimonials for the targeted candidate. And, meanwhile, his attorney, Erika Julien, said both her client and Kuhnke are innocent. In a democracy, observed James Madison in The Federalist Papers , "there is nothing to check the inducements to sacrifice the weaker party or an obnoxious individual. It would be hard to find anyone that does not think the Jim Crow laws were bad. Prosecutor Eli Savit filed an emergency motion to up the bond for Ryan Le-Nguyen it will be heard in front of a different judge Tuesday. I have no doubt that Mr. Fink would be an exceptional Judge. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. How about his cap and trade positions, you have a multiple choices there. The legal system is how we deal with people who make bad decisions. "I've been in private practice now for the past five years.". The fact that the state has made judge an ELECTED position, their beliefs are VERY important. In civil matters one request for a three week adjournment can be made by stipulation and order for adjournment. A vote for this man is a vote to enable a Police State. This is the kind of attorney I want to become Judge. Fink worked for the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office for two decades, including as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant and commander, before becoming an attorney in 1998. You claim that citizens who vote only based on "party lines" are the problem while you do exactly what you complain about. Submit fac, Copyright 2023 /faint! Who are you talking about when you say "they"? we should conduct business and plan to update this message as soon as we can. This is and should be a non-partisan race. But he said it should be different in a nonpartisan race. Do you like his support for gay rights? If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Could more have been said on the bond information form? Fink went on to complete a J.D. A judge then approved the modification and the sheriffs office took the suspect back into custody. True christians should pray that God raises up righteous judges and leaders and lower/remove wicked rulers. Mr. Fink is a former police officer who probably felt handcuffed by a judiciary he viewed as hostile.well sir as an officer of the law you were (and still think like one) an agent of the Executive branch and thus their job was to "second guess" you and "hamstring" your fellow officers in the performance of their jobs as agents of the Judicial branch of power. Elisha V. Fink is the third generation of her family to serve as part of the judiciary in the 14A District Court. "I am running for Circuit Judge because I have the ability, the experience and the desire to serve the people of Washtenaw County," Fink said in making the . He won in the retention election on November 8, 2022. Ryan J. Stanton covers government and politics for AnnArbor.com. Do we allow people to make their own moral decisions or do we legislate morals by banning things like contraception? And its the left who want judges to "enforce" their views on rest of society through the courts. There is no proof that God exists, most of the Christian myths expoused in the Bible came from earlier non-christian religions, like the Hittites. A provacatuer leaves incendiary fliers at a political vetting hoping to ambush a single candidate. "There was some lobbying by some of the judges so I think that it's important that the citizens of this county are aware that the views do affect the outcome of the way the courts operate.". Anyone that Albert Howard opposes is most likely a great candidate. That same Constitution has very specific mechanisms for amending it and thus there are many Amendments by the people and and States. "A wimp of a nation"? You can get a pretty good idea of this by spending some time in and outside of our Washtenaw County Court Rooms. I was reading the Twitter feed for Woodyard4Judge and noticed that Michael Woodyard mentioned that he was also at the Washtenaw Dem forum debating with the incumbent circuit court judge Timothy Connors. "The reason the policy is 20 pages because there are a lot of options on the table," he said. The Washtenaw County Bar Association's New Lawyers Section along with Co-Hosts ADR, Family Law, Real Estate, and Trial Practice Sections invite all WCBA members to attend! "He tried hitting me with a sledge hammer but that's not going to work because I'm too fast. Destructive gay agenda.oh no the gays are coming to convert us!! Le-Nguyen reportedly heard commotion outside his home, told the boy and two family members to leave, went back inside the house and fired a round through his window, which struck the arm of the 6-year-old, Jackson said. I have been in touch with her since then and the more I talk with her, I realize that she is the kind of Judge that our current system drastically needs. Judges are elected in Michigan precisely so that the popular will on policies and personalities can control the third branch of government. He is intelligent, has integrity, and cares deeply about people. Wrong answer for a potential judge. A probable cause conference is scheduled for July 22 in the 14-A District Court, Savit said. The rest of our judges were appointed by governors." Many republicans often favor a so-called "rule of law" on the bench because claimants in cases can read the law - both statutory and case law - and have a pretty good idea what the judge will do. For the latest breaking news and updates in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area, see. My vote for Connors has been solidified. My 20 cents. "No terrorist attacks in the US". The fact that there are no judicial candidates in the Ann Arbor election who are pro life, pro family or pro marriage is not acceptable. If you need to file a motion, you must file the motion with the 14A-2 Clerks office in person or by fax to 734-484-6697. He currently presides at the 14A-2 District Court in Ypsilanti, Michigan. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Funny but a lot of prominent Democrats have not heeded to the attacks on Jim Fink. He currently presides at the 14A-2 District Court in Ypsilanti, Michigan. However, let's be honest with ourselves, a judge's political leanings affect their rulings, because they are human. Election results and vote counts for candidates for office, ballot questions, and party enrollment and voter registration and turnout statistics. Prosecutor Savit claims they asked for a $100,000 cash bond. Perhaps he might make a good judge; all the inmates say, "Never trust a fink." Regardless of your political views, Jim Fink, like his brother Carl, is a fine and decent man. Washtenaw County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral & Information Service Attorney Application, Modest Means Program Attorney Application, Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS), Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law Section Meeting - via Zoom, Law Firm Website Design by The Modern Firm. Romney is not a conservative he is at best a moderate who has shown that as a Chief Executive his governing policy will be more liberal than conservative. It's begging for summary justice. If you want to change law, vote for legislators who can do that. Personally, I want judges who uphold the law, not ones who interpret the law to suit their political agenda. You have absolutely no clue what socialism is. But admit you voted for conservative causes and it is doubtful that you could defeat a pedophile as long as you had an R by your name and they a D. Partisan politics has tainted all levels of the legal system. Online Payment Options. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about this page please [emailprotected]. Ann Arbor attorney and former Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office deputy Jim Fink announced his candidacy for Washtenaw County Circuit Court judge Tuesday. The roads and freeways in metropolitan Detroit comprise the main thoroughfares in the region. Both the county and the State are deeply in debt so it's imperative that we administer justice as efficiently as possible. If Judge Fink appears on the ballot , he'll get my vote . Judicial candidates are selected for their legal ability and professional and personal achievements rather than their mastery of political campaigns. Ex-cops can be lawyers, but never judges. I admire his presence at this forum and do trust him when he says he will follow the law with his rulings. Magistrate Fink presides at all locations of the 14A District Court. This article could have been about all the candidates and their participation in this forum, but because of the flyer it is now an article about/supporting Fink with small soundbites from the other 3 candidates. I pray to God you are right. I disagree with Mr. Hann. Just remember this as our debt grows, we increase the percentage of the population that is not working but receiving a handout, as well as our shrinking personal wealth. The State Bar of Michigan reviews the Resource Directory annually, but can update information anytime. If you didn't know, you can read this. Let's not forget that the Judicial Branch's role is to 'interpret' the law, not to inject their own personal politics into the law. You might find yourself on the otherside of that left-wing equation one day where your actual existing rights are subordianted to some judge making up some new "right" for your neighbor at your expense. You actually bought the "private sector economy is doing fine" line? I've been an attorney in Ann Arbor for over twenty years and know all of the candidates, all of whom have very strong qualities that would benefit our bench. Not the supreme court. The conflicts now are more complex, the consequences more severe, and the community more diverse than ever. I believe in fiscal responsibility, but I strongly support gay rights. I have seen Mr. Fink in action and he is not above his old cop tricks of perjury and slander whenever he can get away with it. I would wholeheartedly support Jim in this endeavor, and wish him luck. I see Lyndon Johnson as a person who rose above many personal biases to do what was right for the country, especially in the matters of civil rights. All Rights Reserved. Interpretations that have law changing implications are not made by a single judge. A letter is needed from the individual making the request containing the Case Name and Number, requested date for completion of transcript, and date and type of hearing requested. Savits office generally opposes the practice of cash bail, a system under which defendants are required to pay money to be released from jail pending trial. "What, you worry?" Alfred, McClure stressed to Saturday's audience that he's a lifelong Democrat. Joe Simon, Le-Nguyens defense attorney, appeared before Fink on Monday to argue for his clients release. But we made the requests that we did and I think that the gravity of the charges that we saw fit to file reflected why we were seeking that bond., Police investigating armed robbery outside Ypsilanti burger restaurant, Michigan TikTokers failed sex fetish stunt requires fire department rescue, Ann Arbor-area leaders want to make racial equity a focus with human services funding, Ann Arbor to plant 1,300 new trees after Brood X cicada emergence, Oversight commission calls for limiting police presence at Ann Arbor Art Fair. Housing starts up, exports up, manufacturing up, inflation steady (not the 10% we were told would come with the "Marxist") If Barack Obama showed up to a Tea Party or GOP event, how do you think he'd be greeted? ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit announced on Thursday afternoon that the defendant accused of shooting a 6-year-old boy last weekend is now back in custody. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The prosecutors office asked the court to order Le-Nguyen to wear a GPS tether if released due to safety concerns for victim and defendant, plus issue a no-contact order and prohibit him from possessing a firearm as a condition of pretrial release. THIS is why I would NEVER vote for man like Fink, Of course, YOU are free to run and be humiliatied in public. This is not a theocracy. Margaret is currently a vice-chair of the Ann Arbor Democratic Party. Jim Fink has all of these. This is truly a reflection of why we have such a special place to live. You must also file a judges copy electronically (PDF). Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. I can hear, sense and feel those high moral, values and standard, whenever I meet her or chat with her, which definitely will grace the position of a circuit court judge. From the sound of your rant, perhaps you're confusing him with a prosecutor. While on the surface it would appear siding with "the law" is always the right thing. This helps claimants on both sides to settle their disputes. GIS / Parcel Search. The Metro Detroit region's extensive toll-free freeway system, together with its status as a major port city, provide advantages to its location as a global business center. You're Hired!" Welcome to (insert your company name here)! Shame on 'democrats' like Borbrin (with her own very checked past), and Sherriff Jerry Clayton for showing their true colors. But given the seriousness of this case, its clear someone from his office should have been there, he said, adding he wants to make sure situations like this dont happen again. I find Fink in contempt of our one-party system. Yet nothing is mentioned about that in this article. Ryan Le-Nguyen, upper right, appears before Magistrate Elisha Fink on June 7, 2021, along with his defense attorney, Joe Simon. "I grew up in Milan and I have lived in Ann Arbor for 16 years," she said. Based on this article, ask yourself (without prejudice) which candidate best meets this standard. I worked for the 15th District Court for a number of years and I saw Jim Fink at work in the court system. Fink is just the picture postcard snapshot of a Republican who is anti-gay, anti-choice and will be nothing but a tool for the right wing hacks who've highjacked the Republican Party. I knew differently, way before the truth came out last November. How so? 320 N. Main St., Suite 420 Romneycare also assessed an annual, "fair," fee to business not exceeding $295 dollars per employee for every business in the state with more than ten employees who did not voluntarily contribute to the state health care fund." He can be reached at kylefeldscher@annarbor.com or you can follow him on Twitter. Box 8645Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645Fax: 734-484-4693. REDSTATE.com- "For those who are so willing to jump on the Mitt Romney band wagon let me remind you what this RINO did when he had the opportunity to govern in an executive position which many believe gives him the experience to be President. Savit responded Friday to criticisms that his office didnt initially give enough justification for the higher $100,000 bond sought. "And if we are not we need to be smart enough and courageous enough to say this is not what we intended, let's make our adjustments." Every case goes before a local judge first. Judge Anna Frushour, of the 14A-1 District Court, granted the motion, Savit said. Judge Fink, in setting a $3 million dollar cash surety bond, made a stark statement about County Prosecutor Eli Savit's unpopular (among domestic violence advocates), controversial policy that requires those arrested and charged with domestic violence crimes to be released from custody without posting any bond. This week, we have put together a plan which is going to have (assistant prosecutors) at arraignment for pretty serious cases moving forward.. Once again, legislating from the bench sounds good to someone who wants to do drugs w/o worry for the laws and a sympathetic judge is exactly the cure. Week of 02-27-2023. "And that's what happened in this county," she said. Washtenaw County Circuit Court judges Timothy Connors, Melinda Morris and Darlene O'Brien all have their terms end at the beginning of 2013. If you want proof of that, read the Gore V Bush decision of the SCOTUS. 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