The judicial selection process should be non-partisan, the merits of the candidates should not be viewed through a political lens. The most important foundation of our legal system is judicial independence. Injecting partisan politics into the judicial selection process undermines the integrity of the judiciary. The people of Racine County deserve a neutral, detached and independent judge to fairly hear any case brought before the court.
Candidates should be compared not based on their name or their political connections, but instead based on weighing the relative experience and qualifications of the candidates.
I have spent the last 34 years focused on three things; my family, the law and our community. The only endorsement that matters to me is yours. I hope I can earn your vote on April 6th.
Gene on The Constitution: I'll respect it, not rewrite it!
Some candidates seeking to become a judge would like to re-write the United States Constitution when and if they are elected to the bench. That, however, is wrong. Our constitution embraces our core legal values, and has withstood the test of time for the more than 222 years since it was signed.
If elected as your judge, I will honor the Constitution, and not try to "re-write" it.
"The law makes a promise - neutrality. If the promise gets broken, the law as we know it ceases to exist. All that's left is the dictate of a tyrant, or perhaps a mob." - Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy |
About Gene:
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Graduate of St. Catherine's High School |
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Undergraduate Degree from Regis University, Denver | |
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Law Degree from University of Mississippi | |
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Married 30 years to Jana Jamieson | |
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Two Children Suzanne and Alexei | |
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Eagle Scout | |
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Avid Tennis Player |
Involved In The Community:
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Vice Chair of Resource Development/Executive Board Racine County Zoo |
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Serving on United Way Campaign Cabinet | |
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Primary Sponsor of "Racine on the Lake" Tennis Tournament | |
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Former Racine Area Soccer Coach | |
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Former Harborfest Board Member | |
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Experience You Can Count On:
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Active Private Law Practice since 1974 | |
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Former Municipal Judge - Village of Wind Point | |
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Racine County Court Commisioner | |
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Certified Trial Attorney by National Board of Trial Advocacy continuously since 1984 | |
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Law Clerk, Mississippi Supreme Court (1973-1974) |
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UW Parkside Lecturer on Labor Law | |
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Ranked as one of the Best Lawyers in America | |
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Selected by his peers as one of Wisconsin's "Super Lawyers" | |
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Past President of Racine County Bar Association | |
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Former member of Racine County Jury Selection Committee | |
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State Bar of Wisconsin Executive Committee | |
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Wisconsin Association for Justice Executive Board | |
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Experienced at all levels of the court system | |
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Throughout my life and legal career in Racine I have always tried to give back to our community. I would be honored to earn your support so that I can put my extensive legal experience to work for you as a Circuit Court Judge. I am confident that together we can make our communities even safer places to live, work and raise a family. I look forward to earning your support on April 6th! - Gene |
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