Justice for LeeAnn Fletcher, Justice for Andrew Brown, Jr., and Justice for All.
Prayers, protests, and pleas for help have all been sent up. Now you must vote.
Call to Action:
On November 8th, citizens of Eastern NC will go to the polls. The race for the position of Superior Court Judge requires your attention and action.
North Carolina’s First Judicial District is comprised of seven counties: Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans. Citizens of these seven counties are urged to use your political power, and responsibility to ensure the best candidate for Superior Court Judge will prevail.
I am throwing my support behind Eula Reid, and for the following reasons listed in the Vote411.org Voter Guide, I think you should too:
Eula E. Reid has “ over 15 years of Judicial Experience from both the Superior and District Court Bench. Prior to that I served as an Assistant District Attorney for over 8 years. My training and experience as a District Court Judge and as an Assistant District Attorney has well prepared me to serve as a Superior Court Judge.”
Eula E. Reid “(does) not believe politics plays a role in (her) position as a Judge. A trial judge’s job is to make decisions based on the law and the facts and to ensure that trials are conducted in accordance with trial procedure.”
In addition, here are Eula E. Reid’s answers to two questions about the impact and role of the Judicial System on the citizens of our Judicial District.
(1) What do you perceive as the greatest obstacles to justice, and do you think there is a role you should play to address these obstacles?
Eula E. Reid: “One of the greatest obstacles I have observed that is an obstacle to justice is financial restraints. Some people, particularly in civil matters cannot afford to retain counsel to represent them. This puts them in a disadvantage when trying to present their case in a manner that complies with rules of procedure and/or evidence. As a Judge I am not permitted to give legal advice and must be impartial, I cannot assist an unrepresented person in their case, but I can make sure that the rules of procedure and law are adhered to by both sides. From the criminal standpoint, the cost of court and fines for a person who has limited income can be prohibitive. Judges do have the ability in some circumstances to waive certain fees or cost.”
(2) What experiences do you bring to the kind of cases likely to come before you in the areas of family law, criminal law and juvenile justice issues?
Eula E. Reid: “As an Assistant District Attorney I prosecuted an array of criminal cases from minor traffic tickets to Capital Murder Cases. Likewise, I prosecuted in Juvenile Court. As a District Court Judge, I became a certified Juvenile Judge and presided over family law cases including, divorce, child support, equitable distribution cases, alimony and child custody cases, criminal and juvenile matters from 2007 until my appointment to superior court in 2021. Superior Court judges, however do not have jurisdiction over those family law matters. Prior to attending law school I worked in a law office for an attorney who practiced these same areas of law. This means I have seen these cases from both sides which gives me a broader perspective.
What you can do right now:
On Facebook, follow Eula Reid for Judge and also check Retire Womble 2022 for a brief history of the impact candidate Womble has had on just two Eastern NC families as District Attorney.
This Call to Action is funded by no one, and is solely the work of its author.
