Pietila’s real-life experience makes him the choice for judge

Why bother to vote for all the people towards the bottom of the ballot?  Especially for judges — aren’t they all educated the same and have to follow the laws?

I feel that the best judges also need empathy for both victims and the accused. As well as a variety of real-life experiences. Perhaps as a laborer from a blue-color family, the first to go to college and someone who’s worked as a bartender.   

A judge also needs to have years of experience as a prosecutor, a defense counselor and also as a lawyer interpreting the law for those of us with business in the courthouse. 

Johan Pietila has all of these experiences. Plus, he is a very personable and likable guy. Please consider joining me and voting for Johan Pietila for Jackson County Circuit Court Judge.

Chuck Root / Ashland

Davis’s legal background makes him best choice for judge

Joe Davis is the best candidate for Jackson County judge. Our judges hear criminal cases, business disputes, many-faceted family issues (divorce, custody, estate claims, housing and rental issues), and so much more.

Joe Davis has experience in all of these, not just in criminal law. He was born and raised in Jackson County and has spent his entire career immersed in the details and broader contexts of Oregon law.

We need his steady demeanor, unfailing fairness, and willingness to hear each person who comes before him for help and justice.

Please join me in voting for Joe Davis for judge.

Priscilla Weaver / Jacksonville