Wentzville Municipal Judge

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    Mike Carter
    (Non)

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Age 53
Campaign website http://MikeCarter.com
Highest Post-secondary education J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Public elected offices held Municipal judge, Wentzville, 2009-2011, 2015-present
Incumbent? Yes
1) Optimize all citizen, defendant, attorney and other interested-party feedback loops; 2) ensure impartiality at every phase: trials, pleas, intake, collection, motions, docket calls, etc.; 3) focus on justice over revenue.
Strive to avoid a case of "judge-itis." It can be difficult for elected officials to maintain proper self-awareness. I hope I am approachable, grounded, reflective and respectful. I sure think about it a lot, because I have worked in front of a great many judges who start to think their stuff is odorless.