Dear Editor,

David Cates is head and shoulders above the rest in courtroom experience for Kosciusko Superior Court 1.

As a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, I have experienced many situations throughout my lifetime that have an effect on the community. I have served on non-profit boards, am active in my local church and have raised my children here. My concern for Kosciusko County is that some may be looking to vote for a judge because they are a “nice guy” or because of their “families good reputation.” I urge everyone voting in the 2014 Primary to look at the real qualifications when voting for a Judge in Kosciusko Superior Court 1.

After researching, I found that there are very clear distinctions between the candidates, and that is experience in the courtroom. David Cates brings more than 3 times trial and courtroom experience than his opponents combined — and we are talking about hundreds more, not just a few.

While all the candidates for Superior Court 1 are “good guys,” only one stands head and shoulders above the rest with his years of experience, traditional values, and community involvement.

Cindy Taylor
Kosciusko County resident