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Friday, January 18, 2008
Ind. Courts - Opponent announces for Porter Division 4 Superior Court seat held by David Chidester
Bob Kasarda reports today in the NWI Tmes:
VALPARAISO | The first judicial race of the election year has taken shape with both candidates coming out swinging.Valparaiso attorney Tim Vojslavek announced plans Thursday to seek the Republican nomination for the Division 4 Superior Court seat held by Democrat David Chidester.
Chidester recently announced plans to seek a second term. [ILB - see Jan. 8 entry]
"Simply put, I believe I can do a better job running this court than it presently is being run," Vojslavek said in a prepared statement.
He called for better communication between the court and other agencies, fair and consistent treatment for each litigant, and efficient use of court time and use of the court for judicial matters only.
While Vojslavek did not elaborate on that final point, Chidester said it was his understanding Vojslavek has criticized him for performing weddings during the day and on weekends for a modest fee.
Chidester said the weddings don't interfere with courthouse business. He also said he received ethical and legal clearance to collect the fees and has used the proceeds for charity and saving tax dollars by covering various court costs. * * *
Vojslavek failed in his bid in 2002 for the judicial seat now held by Superior Court Judge Bill Alexa and in a 2006 run for the state senate seat held by Karen Tallian, D-Ogden Dunes.
Chidester first was elected in 2002 after losing in 1984 and being passed over three times for appointments to the bench.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on January 18, 2008 07:33 AM
Posted to Indiana Courts