To The Editor,
Two candidates are in the race for Magisterial District Judge, Jane Donze and Al Iacocca. In all elected positions the voters are the employers, the candidates are applying for the job, the paycheck is nonnegotiable, and the term is fixed. So the Judge we hire, friendships and politics aside, needs to hit the ground running with the understanding and experience of the job, the law, and the community they serve. And … it is up to the voters to “hire” the best employee for the position.
So what makes Jane Donze stand out from her only remaining opponent?
For Donze, this is not a stepping stone to further her career but the opportunity to apply her accomplishments to a position that deserves it. There is no time for a learning curve. That is why judges become judges -after the long hard working years it takes to bring their practiced experience to the bench.
Donze has three times the years of experience as a practicing attorney in our local court system compared to her opponent. She has been a resident, volunteer, leader, advocate, and self made law practice owner in our District for most of those years. Her legal experience and lengthy list of community accomplishments speaks to her values, energy, and commitment.
Donze is already coordinating with local law enforcement, probation officers, and youth organizations to address our community’s most pressing juvenile and substance abuse issues. She is not just talking about it. Donze will spend learning curve time in this full-time position on forging ahead to address the important community issues.
Our District is fortunate to have such an outstanding candidate for District Judge. Donze’s all encompassing legal experience, her character, and work ethic will be an asset to our local judicial system and our community. We need positive momentum from day one, not a “hope” that someone will do a mere decent job while learning the ropes.
Your vote for Jane Donze on November 7 will take us where we need to be. www.donze4dj.com
Ashley Parenti
Pocopson
Thank you Ashley for having the courage to speak up and for doing so in such a diplomatic way! I wish that people knew the real story behind Jane’s opponent. If they did, I think Jane would be elected unanimously.
If you have specific charges to make, you should make them. This whisper campaign of attacks on Ms. Donze’s opponents, both in the primary and now general election, is at best concerning and at worst, troubling.
Hmmm… interesting. There was a link to a video illustrating an excellent example of the incompetence of Iacocca and you removed it.
You asked for specifics and here they are:
1. Iacocca had his political sign posted in the Kennett YMCA in violation of the mandates surrounding 501(c)(3) organizations. He must have known the ramifications both as a lawyer and a former Board member. These actions could cause them to lose their charitable organization designation. Wouldn’t that be a great legacy – the guy who destroyed the YMCA?
2. Look into Iacocca’s credentials and tell us what you learn. How active is that “law” practice of his? Does it pay the bills? Pro bono might simply mean that you get what you pay for.
3. Iacocca spent time in Germany. Why did he go there and what was he doing? Who was taking care of his children at the time?
4. Let’s ask him about family values.
5. Let’s ask the legal community about his reputation and whether he is a hard-worker and/or whether he actually knows the law. Why did it take him 7 years to pass the bar exam?
6. So far, I have seen and heard a ridiculous number of Democrat lawyers endorse Ms. Donze over Iacocca – there is a good reason for it. Please get more facts before endorsing someone so you don’t have to apologize to your readers later.