Wendy Sartory Link Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections MAIN OFFICE: 240 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 P.O. There are seven mediators of color in the 15th Judicial Circuit, covering Palm Beach County, an area of 1.5 million people. Updated July 15, 2020 *Governor’s Direct Appointment +Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar ^JNC Chair Page 1 of 26 Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission Members County Expiration of Term, July 1 Jesse Panuccio* Palm Beach 2019 Heather Stearns* Leon 2020 Israel U. Reyes+ Miami-Dade 2020 Cynthia G. Angelos+ St. Lucie 2022 The Florida Supreme Court and legislative authorization certify the number of Circuit Judges and County Court Judges according to filings. with Judge Jaimie Goodman and Adam Myron. To Goodman, his campaign donations were also a sign of the wide-spread support he enjoyed among attorneys despite claims by some that his temperament made him a lousy judge. Previously: Judge defends low Bar poll marks against two challengers. "That is what really separated me me from my opponent," he said. It asked firms to institute the Mansfield Rule which urges firms to actively pursue diverse candidates for at least thirty percent of their employees. More: Florida election: 5 key takeaways from Trump's impressive win in the Sunshine State. hereto. “The ‘danger’ is that if we depend on a system of selection in which only independently wealthy judges have the resources needed to win reelection untainted, judicial service becomes the province of the well-to-do,” said Charles Geyh, a distinguished professor of law at Mauer School of Law at Indiana University in Bloomington. ... or there may not be elections at this time. Effective September 21, 2020: Judge Renatha S. Francis will preside over Family Division FC/IC, in courtroom 6B. Candidate Qualifying - The Municipal Clerk is the qualifying officer for all candidates running for municipal offices. The county courts are courts of limited jurisdiction with 19 county judges presiding. WINNER- Marie Woodson. Assistant State Attorney Esther “Ettie” Feistmann threw $237,000 of her own money into her 2016 quest for a county judgeship. That “is problematic,” he said. October 16, 2020 South Palm Beach County Bar Association along with other local voluntary bars hosted a Judicial Candidates Forum on Oct. 16. Instead of focusing on the outcome, he emphasized the lessons he learned. WINNER- Robin Bartleman. Editor’s note: Gordon, vice mayor of Haverhill, is a board member of The Florida Bar’s Citizens Advisory Committee and president of the Palm Beach County Caucus of Black Elected Officials. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. with two (2) primary goals: first, to assist the judiciary, in a positive way, to improve the quality of justice These Guides have been providing important candidate and voting information since 2014. And that we don't relinquish our right to cast our ballots for the judges who will serve us. Florida House, District 101. While Myron tried to underscore those low scores, because of the coronavirus pandemic there were no face-to-face candidate forums for him to make his point and most typical, less costly, methods of reaching voters were off-limits. “While money certainly matters, the bottom line is you really have to have the experience and the support throughout the community to win an election,” he said. Other candidates, like former Palm Beach County State Attorney Michael McAuliffe, spent $250,000 of his own cash in 2018 in hopes of winning a circuit judgeship. In the end, he said his experience as a trial lawyer and the six years he served on the bench carried him back into office. Judge Lisa S. Small will preside over Juvenile Division JM/JA, in courtroom 2A. “I am humbled by the outpouring of support for my reelection,” he said. In addition, the Palm Beach County Bar Association judicial evaluation of the Palm Beach County Judicial Officers for 2017 and 2019, which include the incumbent are attached . The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. Un voto para Shalonda Warren contará. Yet crucial decisions are made from the bench, and it is so Important that the best candidates be elected to serve on the judiciary. Those who have studied various system say there are no easy answers. Democratic Club of Boca Raton and Delray Beach- candidate Questionnaire Questions for Judicial Candidates August, 2020 The Palm Beach County Bar Association judicial evaluation of 2019 for the Incumbent Judge Goodman was based upon 270 lawyers responding. Suite 200. “But that is over four races,” he said, noting that the 62-year-old former employment lawyer made two unsuccessful bids before being elected in 2014. WINNER- Christine Hunschofsky. 16; and Circuit Court, Grp. "That's the only purpose of it," Babbitt said. Despite widespread criticism of his judicial demeanor, Goodman defeated 43-year-old civil litigator Adam Myron the old-fashioned way: He simply outspent him. >>> Related content: Election 2020: Editorial: As early voting begins, time to put away the excuses. Goodman insisted the surveys were never to be used as campaign weapons. DeSantis By comparison, Myron raised about $130,0000 in addition to the $40,000 he put into the race. Still, he said, other factors were equally important. The polls were created to give the public a way to assess a judge's performance. Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections MAIN OFFICE: 240 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 P.O. ... county and district candidates ends June 12. ... Of the 11 Palm Beach County circuit court judicial seats up for election, nine will keep their seats. Additional information , including the November merit retention elections, can be found at www.floridabar.org by clicking on The Vote's in YOUR COURT link on the Bar’s home page. Box 22309, West Palm Beach, FL 33416 P: (561) 656-6200 | F: (561) 656-6287 Hours for All Offices: M - F: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM The Forum included judicial runoff candidates Judge Jaimie Goodman and challenger Adam Myron. WINNER- Dotie Joseph. Voters get final say on Judge Goodman, Judge defends low Bar poll marks against two challengers, Assistant State Attorney Esther “Ettie” Feistmann, Goodman will provide experience needed on bench during pandemic, Florida election: 5 key takeaways from Trump's impressive win in the Sunshine State, See the latest results for Palm Beach County races, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. We will publish our Guide in mid-September in both The Palm Beach Post and The Sun Sentinel.. Palm Beach County had only three supervisors of elections in the 22 years before Link was appointed in 2019. Un voto para Deandre Poole contará. Florida House, District 102. On that day, 17 contested county court judge elections are being held in 12 counties and 34 circuit court judge races drew 75 candidates. When We All Vote Palm Beach County Voting Squad was live. “I wish Judge Goodman much success.”. *Zoom information will be sent the day prior to the event. In the “Judicial Demeanor and Courtesy to Lawyers” category, JUDICIAL CANDIDATES FORUM. WEST PALM BEACH — A new chief judge will take a seat this summer in Palm Beach County as the courts continue to navigate cases during a worldwide pandemic. Also available online are judicial candidate voluntary statements with biographical Information, legal experience, and community work, as well as a short essay on why candidates feel they would be good judges. More: Abrasive or constructive? 6111 Broken Sound Parkway NW. Still, those who watched Goodman’s spending spree, said it and other unusual factors that swirled around the race are cause for concern. On that day, 17 contested county court judge elections are being held in 12 counties and 34 circuit court judge races drew 75 candidates. All to often we ignore the role judges play in our lives until (or unless) we find ourselves in front of one. The people of Palm Beach County are served by a Circuit Court and a County Court.. Myron countered that he is an experienced attorney, who has appeared in court countless times and could easily navigate a jury trial. Gubernatorial appointments, which are the way most judges in the county and elsewhere get their posts, are fraught with political overtones. The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections says the Primary Election Day ran just fine, with polling locations fully staffed. “It’s clearly a lot of money,” said veteran Palm Beach County attorney Ted Babbitt. County, Municipal, and Judicial Monique Worrell - State Attorney Palm Beach U.S. Congress Florida Legislature County, Municipal, and Judicial Pinellas U.S. Congress. “You don’t want judges buying their positions. Apr 27, 2020 at 4:56 PM. Political consultant Richard Giorgio, who handled Goodman’s race, readily admitted on Wednesday that no other judicial candidate in the county has spent more. He managed to survive a three-person primary to advance to the general election. The Palm Beach County Justice Association, an organization of trial lawyers, has its candidate forum on YouTube. Florida House, District 104. Without mentioning Myron, Goodman thanked those who stood by him. While acknowledging that he was disappointed by the outcome, Myron said he had no regrets. Appeals from the Southern District go to the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Circuit Judge Glenn Kelley was elected by fellow judges this week to replace Chief Judge Krista Marx come July 1, according to courthouse officials. “Palm Beach County voters do their homework.”. That leaves many no choice but to seek election. “The evaluation was designed . Requests can be made to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office via e-mail, phone call, in person, or in writing. Printed voter guides as are available at main public library branches and local offices of supervisors of elections. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida has jurisdiction in Palm Beach County. Judge Samantha S. Feuer will preside over Circuit Civil AH, in courtroom 11C. Goodman repeatedly hammered Myron, a civil trial lawyer who specializes in complex business, estate and personal injury law, because he had never presented a case to a jury. Good lawyers, who would make good judges, are often blocked because they aren’t of the same political party as the governor. “The can rightly claim that they are not subject to influence from campaign support they would otherwise receive from parties or lawyers with an interest in the cases those judges decide,” he said. The Wire goes out every Thursday, is a weekly e-bulletin of the Palm Beach County Republican Party, and includes: announcements of upcoming club events; candidate announcements; notices from the Republican Party of Palm Beach County, and … Goodman said he had handled 26 jury trials before taking the bench. Un candidato de la carrera para el cargo de Comisión Distrito 2 ha sido descalificado, de manera que: Un voto para Roderick Clarke no contará. Those who can afford to do so can pump large sums of money into their races. Posted Jan 23, 2020 at 1:07 PM Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Renatha Francis hasn’t been a member of the Bar for 10 years, as required. Florida Legislature County, Municipal, and Judicial Eliseo Santana - Sheriff Pasco/Polk/Lake U.S. Congress. While other judicial candidates have spent more on individual races, no judicial candidate in the history of the county, and possibly the state, has spent more than Goodman to get and keep his seat. Box 22309, West Palm Beach, FL 33416 P: (561) 656-6200 | F: (561) 656-6287 Hours for All Offices: M - F: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM He's been on the bench for over 5 years and currently serves in the civil division. See live election results for Palm Beach County on November 3, 2020 from The Palm Beach Post. However, Babbitt said Goodman’s financial resources may have allowed him to steer voters’ attention away from the results of Palm Beach County Bar Association judicial polls. Some claim that because voters aren't familiar with incumbent judges or their opponents, judicial elections should be abandoned. Marx did not run for another term, according to Debra Oats, the public … On the bright side, those who can afford to bankroll their own campaigns can claim they weren’t bought by those who might appear before them. 2020 Election Contests in Palm Beach County For an in-depth look at all the candidates and the districts, use our Online Voters Guide or CLICK on any of the pictures below to see the candidate … The $165,000 Goodman pumped into his campaign is more than he makes annually as a judge and far more than the $40,000 Myron pulled out of his own pocket in hopes of winning the judgeship. In four election cycles, he spent an eye-popping $800,000 to pursue and now retain the job that pays roughly $161,000 a year. Palm Beach County is located within the Florida 15th Circuit Court.. Florida voters should be aware of important resources available to them for the upcoming state primary on August 18. We can best fulfill our civic duty by staying informed. Florida Legislature Sarasota / Manatee Florida House, District 96. The third and final judicial race on your August 18th ballot and in our Election Spotlight is the one for Palm Beach County Circuit Court, Group 30. Not only did Goodman get 59.17% of the vote but his 112,000-vote margin of victory was the largest of any circuit judge candidate in county history, Giorgio said. Hello Members! Beating an incumbent is never easy, he said. WINNER- Felicia Robinson. Once again, our Palm Beach County League is excited to provide our community with another Voters’ Guide.. More information about voting by mail can be found on the Vote-by-Mail page. >>> Related content: Endorsements from The Palm Beach Post Editorial Board for Aug. 18 primaries. In Broward, there were only three different supervisors of elections in … In a time where women, blacks and other minorities are needed in the judiciary, limiting judicial office to those who “have the financial means to self-fund their campaigns,” reduces diversity on the bench, Geyh said. Wendy Sartory Link Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections MAIN OFFICE: 240 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 P.O. District 2: Cory Neering (Incumbent)-Did not qualify 07-01-2020 - 07-31-2020 M7 08-01-2020 - 08-31-2020 M8 The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit is a general jurisdiction court with 35 circuit judges presiding. 30. Election results: See the latest results for Palm Beach County races. Judicial Candidates Forum featuring the candidates for: County Court, Grp. Babbitt, who created the surveys decades ago, disagreed. Too often, voters have no idea how to judge a judge and the poll is to give them guidance. On 7/23/2020 we gathered to get to know judicial candidate Jaianna Seaborne and to ask questions about her candidacy. Box 22309, West Palm Beach, FL 33416 P: (561) 656-6200 | F: (561) 656-6287 Hours for All Offices: M - F: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM WEST PALM BEACH. Boca Raton, FL 33487. “I am grateful for the privilege and honor of being able to continue to serve the people of Palm Beach County as their circuit court judge.”, Abrasive or constructive? Voters get final say on Judge Goodman. West Palm Beach: Candidates: Seat: Kelly Shoaf: Commission District 1 Martina Tate-Walker: Commission District 1 Christina D'Elosua Lambert: Commission District 5 Stephen Sylvester: Commission District 5 Ballot Question: Response: City Of West Palm Beach General Obligation Bonds For Parks, Recreational Facilities And Natural Areas In two surveys, two years apart, lawyers gave Goodman dismal marks for his judicial demeanor. Other candidates, like former Palm Beach County State Attorney Michael McAuliffe, spent $250,000 of his own cash in 2018 in hopes of winning a circuit judgeship. You want people to understand the issues.”. Wendy Sartory Link said on Tuesday that there were about a hundred poll workers who canceled last minute, but replacements were ready to go. The Florida Bar will present a live president-elect candidates’ forum on February 22, from 12-12:30 p.m., via Zoom, to provide Florida lawyers an opportunity to virtually meet the candidates: Steve Davis of Miami and Gary Lesser of West Palm Beach. “I am really thrilled to have gone through this journey and meet so many incredible people,” he said. 12; Circuit Court, Grp. As Floridians, we have the responsibility to cast our ballots for the judges we feel will best uphold the law without personal bias/prejudice. Endorsements for candidates and ballot questions for the 2020 Florida primary and elections from the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board ... and with emergency powers, Palm Beach County … Latest Election 2020 Nikki Fried unveils campaign-style video targeting Gov. Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Jaimie Goodman’s pulled off a stunning win on Tuesday by amassing a wide margin of victory despite heavy opposition from lawyers who insisted he's too abrasive to remain on the bench. Florida's judicial elections are nonpartisan and judicial codes prohibited candidates from publicly stating their positions on any issue, but in The Florida Bar Citizens Advisory Committee’s voter guide there are answers on important topics, such as why it's important to vote in judicial elections, what the qualifications are for a judicial seat and what makes someone a "good" judge. He was able to buy television ads and send out regular emails to reach voters. He said voters were impressed with his work as general counsel for General Motors before he moved here 20 years ago to practice employment law. Goodman acknowledged that money helped. However, in addition, to plowing $165,000 of his own money into the race, Goodman raised another $232,000, mostly from lawyers. Post endorses: Goodman will provide experience needed on bench during pandemic, “You could spend a lot of money but if you don’t have experience and support … ” Goodman said. Palm Beach County NOW is a chapter of the National Organization of Women. Incumbent Judge Jaimie Goodman is running for re-election, facing two challengers. Copies in Spanish will be provided by the State League for all Federal and State candidates.