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Submitted by john wertz on 2022-01-18 05:05:09

Pros

Unabashed Christian Conservative
Holds a Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law, a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from The United States Army War College, and a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice.
As a commissioned law enforcement officer, recipient of many awards, to include the Medal of Valor and the Commendation Medal
Strong resume for the position: Management, Leadership and Organizational skills, Very confident, Knowledge, experience;
Firm believer in liberty under the constitution and individuals Bill of Rights
Iraqi war combat veteran, Bronze Star recipient, and currently serves as a Brigadier General in the United States Army Reserve. 8 years active duty; 30 years total
Has worked in the Montgomery County Court system for nearly a decade.
Division Commander of an Army Reserve unit; a top one percent position within the top one percent of Americans who have served.
Has made life and death decision as a police officer and as a military leader
Innovations brought to the court: use of zoom to reset cases, pre-trial motions to reset cases, and the use of enforced scheduling orders will all add to efficiencies; thus saving money across the community.
will make sure these links are available on court website, along w/number of cases currently pending, number of cases going to trial, and the number of cases resolved.

Cons

His answer about "hate crimes" is a concern. He stated that he is all about "following the law" and then stated that "hate crimes" were law thus implying that he would uphold those. It's not clear how hate crimes comport with the idea of equal justice or in the case of "hate speech", the First Amendment.