Akron Municipal Court judge
John Holcomb
Personal information
Incumbent Holcomb, 58, is married, has two children and three grandchildren and lives in West Akron. He is unopposed in this election.
Education
High School, 1966
B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College, 1970
J.D., The University of Akron School of Law, 1974
Experience
Currently, Akron Municipal Court judge (1996-present)
Formerly, attorney in private law practice (1981-96)
Formerly, Akron Public Schools District Board of Education member (elected, 1994-96)
Formerly, Ohio State Board of Education member (elected, 1980-82)
Formerly, city of Akron director of law (appointed, 1977-80)
Formerly, city of Akron assistant director of law (appointed, 1974-76)
Activities
Formerly, chairman, Summit County Charter Review Commission (1991)
Formerly, member, Akron Charter Review Commission (1990)
Formerly, member, Akron Bar Association Board of Trustees (1989-90)
Formerly, chairman, Akron Charter Review Commission (1980)
What makes you the best candidate for the position?
“I have been an attorney for 33 years and a judge for the past 12 years. It has been my privilege to serve the citizens of this district as the presiding judge in 1999, 2003, 2005 and 2007, and I am also the presiding judge in our new drug court. These are important responsibilities, and I look forward to continuing my service to the citizens in the coming years.”
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