Before we know it next spring the local and county primary election cycle will be here. These elections never get as much turnout or attention. Which is a shame since in many ways they impact us directly just as much if not more than national elections.

As campaign season is already here in some cases, I had the chance to attend an event with a candidate for Lehigh County Judge this week. County Judge’s are at times tasked with hearing land use appeals which can directly impact our communities. So it’s important for voters to elect men and woman of utmost high character to these positions.

At the event I had the opportunity to learn more about Jared Hanna including his impressive background and education.

One quote from his remarks stuck out.  “As a Judge you only protect the process, you have nothing to do with the result” – Jared Hanna

In our legal system due process is everything. Personal political views or considerations other than the law can’t be considered. A sincere acknowledgement of this is the most important quality I look for in a candidate for Judge.