Why do (or did) you aspire to be a judge? How would you describe your judicial philosophy? Have you ever run for elected office? If so, please identify the office and the approximate dates when you ran for such office. Have you ever held elected office? If so, please provide the dates and offices. Have any bar associations ever rated your qualifications to serve on the bench? If so, when did that occur and what were the circumstances and rating? Describe why you believe you can establish an effective campaign committee to recruit volunteers and raise money for a successful judicial campaign. Do you have the support of your ward or township organizations or other political support? What professional accomplishments, unique qualifications, or character traits do you possess that will help you get elected to the bench? List the names of two current or former Illinois state court or federal court judges before whom you have practiced who are acquainted with your integrity, temperament, industry, and professional competence. List other endorsements or ratings you have received for this campaign. Would you be willing to provide public support for an organizing campaign and other relevant issues important to working men and women by (check all that apply): Speaking at a rally? Asking an employer to remain neutral in an organizing campaign? Holding a hearing to draw attention to employer abuses of workers’ rights? Sending a letter to employees in support of organizing a union? Urge an employer to re-hire worker because he/she supported the union during an organizing drive? Urge the public and public bodies to utilize domestic, union produced products? Walk a picket line? What is your strategy to win this race? SIGNATURE I attest that these answers represent my actions and beliefs, are now part of my public record, and may be used by Chicago Federation of Labor unions to keep union members informed about important issues. ___________________________________________ _____________________ Signature Date
Why do (or did) you aspire to be a judge? How would you describe your judicial philosophy? Have you ever run for elected office? If so, please identify the office and the approximate dates when you ran for such office. Have you ever held elected office? If so, please provide the dates and offices. Have any bar associations ever rated your qualifications to serve on the bench? If so, when did that occur and what were the circumstances and rating? Describe why you believe you can establish an effective campaign committee to recruit volunteers and raise money for a successful judicial campaign. Do you have the support of your ward or township organizations or other political support? What professional accomplishments, unique qualifications, or character traits do you possess that will help you get elected to the bench? List the names of two current or former Illinois state court or federal court judges before whom you have practiced who are acquainted with your integrity, temperament, industry, and professional competence. List other endorsements or ratings you have received for this campaign. Would you be willing to provide public support for an organizing campaign and other relevant issues important to working men and women by (check all that apply): Speaking at a rally? Asking an employer to remain neutral in an organizing campaign? Holding a hearing to draw attention to employer abuses of workers’ rights? Sending a letter to employees in support of organizing a union? Urge an employer to re-hire worker because he/she supported the union during an organizing drive? Urge the public and public bodies to utilize domestic, union produced products? Walk a picket line? What is your strategy to win this race? SIGNATURE I attest that these answers represent my actions and beliefs, are now part of my public record, and may be used by Chicago Federation of Labor unions to keep union members informed about important issues. ___________________________________________ _____________________ Signature Date
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