By Kim McDarison
Whitewater City Clerk Michele Smith has reported that voters will find the names of two candidates on the upcoming spring election ballot vying for the position of Whitewater municipal judge.
They are incumbent Patrick Taylor and challenger Art Coleman.
As earlier reported by Fort Atkinson Online, according to a Facebook page, Coleman, 403 S. Whiton St., ran as a write-in candidate for the position of Whitewater municipal judge in 2019.
Introducing himself in 2019 to voters, he wrote: “I have 20 years with the state of Wisconsin working for the Department of Corrections. I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. My family has strong roots here in Whitewater. I believe I will be an asset to the people and the city of Whitewater.”
On his linkedin.com profile, Taylor wrote: “For 37 years I have been dedicated to the law as a judge and previously as a litigator and trial attorney resulting in many hundreds of court appearances before state and federal judges. I have defended public entities, including cities, police and school districts, as well as individuals and companies in a wide range of matters. I am licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and California, and a member of the Walworth County Bar Association.
“As Whitewater Municipal Court Judge, I work with individuals of all ages, walks of life and circumstances, law enforcement and the community to fairly administer justice and reduce repeat offenders through judicious, impartial and thoughtful review, counseling and disposition of cases. A particular focus of mine is working with juveniles, their parents, and school administrators to identify causes of bad behavior and use all the tools at my disposal to modify this behavior.”
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