Vote to retain Christopher as District Judge
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Editor,
This letter is sent to the residents of Lake and Sanders County. It is to endorse District Judge Deborah Kim Christopher in her re-election bid to continue as your District Judge in the ensuing years. Over my career I have strongly resisted writing an endorsement regarding any candidate and their candidacy for public office. Now that I’m fully retired from public service, I feel it is fine to do so. It is indeed an honor and privilege to write this endorsement letter on behalf of Judge Christopher. Any citizen who has lived in Lake County for any length of time knows Judge Christopher and the positive contributions to the citizenry she has made over her many years of public service.
Earlier in her career, she served in the Judge Advocate General Corps ( JAG) for the United States Army as she served her country. Judge Christopher has been involved for years in the legal system both as a defense attorney and more so as a prosecutor and was elected for two terms to the position of Lake County Attorney. She brought to all of these positions, honesty, integrity, common sense, excellent communications and the maturity necessary to hold these positions.
I have known Judge Christopher for decades and although living and working in Missoula County for most of my life, our paths crossed on more than one occasion regarding legal matters and cases in her then position of prosecutor. She was always eager to assist us and our department in cases being investigated jointly by both counties. As the former Polson Police Chief I saw on a near daily basis the many strengths she possessed and her abilities to bring a decorum into the courtroom that brought dignity to the bench. She did not shy away from the toughest cases. She does the same as a district judge. Something I greatly admire and appreciate. Judge Christopher has repeatedly shown the qualities so necessary to being one of two District Judges that serve in both Lake and Sanders Counties. Therefore, I encourage the voters of these counties to retain this outstanding person by voting on Election Day for District Judge Deborah Kim Christopher.
Doug Chase
Polson
