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John Lipscombe is the best choice for County Court at Law #8. As with other races, the most obvious reason for this is his strong lead in the endorsement race, but there is so much more. John is a good hearted, justice minded man, with a vision for this new seat. As John says it:
I have a vision for the future of this court which goes beyond traditional roles and obligations. It is time to institute a program of treatment, rather than punishment, as policy for non-violent offenders.
So beyond John's goodness, vision and endorsements, why did we at BOR endorse him as the best candidate?
1) Licensed Attorney practicing law in Travis County for 21 years
2) Over 4 years as research attorney for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
3) 17 1/2 years working as Travis County Prosecutor
4) Over 16 years as Trial Court Chief
5) Tried over 150 jury cases, and hundreds of other trials and hearings
6) Managed dockets in every criminal misdemeanor court in Travis County
7) Disposed of tens of thousands of criminal cases during tenure
County Court at Law #8 is a newly created misdemeanor Court. The majority of these offenders are young adults, that have made a bad decision or two. What most impresses us at BOR about John is his vision:
I have a vision for more effectively managing and helping these offenders in a way that will decrease recidivism, promote public safety, and ultimately save tax dollars by reducing jail overcrowding.
In addition to the Court's regular docket, I plan to create an evening docket for offenders in these groups. These probationers will meet with me, after work and school, to discuss their recovery issues-successes as well as setbacks. Treatment, support, accountability, and communication-these components are proven to promote rehabilitation much more effectively than incarceration.
This kind of positive, treatment based approach is what we need so much more of in our Country which now incarcerates more people per capita than any other. John is our endorsee, and definitely the kind of man we need as a Judge in Travis County.
