Hello!
Having been elected to my first term as a judge in November 2020, I’m now a candidate for reelection to the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas in 2026.
I served as a Cleveland Municipal Court magistrate for 19 years, and earlier as both an assistant Cuyahoga County prosecutor and a Legal Aid lawyer. I have a deep commitment to public service, and hope to continue to bring my experience, skills, and passionate commitment to justice to the Court of Common Pleas.
If reelected, I will:
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- continue to do all in my power to reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities in the justice system. It’s no secret that your treatment in the criminal justice system too often depends on the color of your skin and the size of your bank account. We each have a moral imperative to change that.
- support bail reform and the use of data-driven risk assessment tools. Too often our courts have kept poor, nonviolent suspects in jail before trial because they lacked the money to pay their bail while wealthier people got out. That is not justice, and I am working to change it.
- treat nonviolent, low-level drug offenses as the public health crisis they really are, and not just a reason to incarcerate.
- advocate for the specialized dockets of the Court of Common Pleas, including the Veterans Court, Drug Court and Mental Health dockets.
- forge closer ties between the court and the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education’s mock trial program, in which I’ve been involved for many years as both a judge and a coach. I believe it’s important for teenagers in our county to learn more about the American court system, explore careers in the law, develop their leadership, critical thinking and public-speaking skills.
Thank you for your consideration. I would be honored to have your support.
In 2026, please VOTE VODREY!
INTEGRITY. EXPERIENCE. FAIRNESS.
