Letters to the Editor

To the editor.

Marinella would make a great judge. I hired G. Scott Marinella to join me in my Dayton law firm in 1983. I realized within a few weeks he was a very able, smart, young lawyer who would fit very well into our community.

In the many years we practiced together he has proven this to be true. He was deputy prosecutor while I was the Columbia County Prosecutor for 16 years. In addition, we had a very diversified practice which, included family law, court cases involving many issues, real estate closings, farm leases and estate planning. We also represented clients such as individuals, businesses, farmers and Districts, such as the School, Hospital and Port. He gained a breadth of legal experience over time.

He always liked the court room and had a judicial bearing about him. He ran successfully for District Court Judge in 2002 and won each election since. During this time, he honed his judicial skills, which include his very thoughtful approach to decision making. He listens well and thoroughly reads all briefs and documents concerning a case before rendering a decision. He is very fair minded and his goal is to render the proper decision to provide justice based on the law.

In addition to his judicial experience, his greatest attribute is his calm, thoughtful demeanor, especially during times of stressful conflict. Scott Marinella would make a great Superior Court Judge. I urge you, as the voters, to support him.

Terry Nealey

Dayton

To the editor,

Many of us take for granted we live in the best nation on earth! Thanks to the foresight of the Founding Fathers, our Republic offers many freedoms, choices and responsibilities. One of the greatest responsibilities is choosing outstanding leadership for our national, state and local governments. Voting Day (November 3rd) is nearly here and I’d like to invite readers to join me in voting for Scott Marinella as Snake River Circuit Court Superior Court Judge!

Scott has been a personal friend for nearly 30 years. Additionally, I have had the privilege and pleasure of working for him in his law practice for five of those 30 years. I have first-hand knowledge of his integrity, compassion, impartiality, enthusiasm, fairness, kindness and commitment to each client whose matters come into his hands.

In my opinion, integrity and someone’s word are two of the highest character traits I consider. I would not affiliate myself with someone who didn’t have both of these traits firmly in place. Scott has never disappointed me. He takes time to thoroughly study situations and determine the best possible course of action. Then he does what he says he’s going to do.

At this time in our history, it is more critical than ever to choose leadership with the highest values, morals and scruples. Scott Marinella meets and exceeds these characteristics and will have my vote on November 3rd. Please join me and vote for Scott, too.

Aileen Warren

Dayton, Wash.