Equity

Equity has become a politically divisive term, but let's explain what this word means to Julie and how it aligns with her campaign values. 

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Equity as a judicial candidate is about giving people what they need in order to access justice. It's about equal opportunities, not equal outcomes. 

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When considering making Civil Court more equitable, Julie has noticed over years how long it takes for a translator to show up in a Civil Court proceeding. All litigants should have immediate access to a translator who not only speaks their language, but their particular dialect as well. It is not fair to make litigants whose first language is not English sit for hours and hours waiting for translation services. A request for a translator should be able to be placed in advanced so the translator is ready to go when the case is called.

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What can the Judge do to make the courtroom more equitable for all who enter? Can we employ Universal Design for Living (UDL) principles to accommodate a wider range of ability needs? Can we update the website to provide fillable forms and other tools to assist pro se litigants and even make attorneys' jobs easier?

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How can Judges interact with the public so that people understand what the court offers and how to go about accessing the services? How can Judges partner with educators to help our children understand the judicial system?

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Let us know what equity means to you and how we can make the Civil Court more equitable for al

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