This Tuesday, the voters of Alachua County have an important decision to make between Lorraine Sherman and Denise Ferrero and who our next County Judge will be. As a voter, I have looked at both candidates and have found that Lorraine Sherman's record is transparent and that she has more experience to be our next county judge. She is the most qualified candidate to be our next county judge and has courtroom experience in 37 counties throughout the State of Florida. She has learned from her travels how other courts and judges operate and will bring that experience to the bench. Her opponent's generalizations about her trial experience are a stark contrast to Ms. Sherman's proven record.

Lorraine Sherman is not beholden to any political offices, elites, associations, or political figure heads - and that's the way it should be. She is the People's Candidate in this race. Lorraine Sherman has been clear about her experience and her record in both the court room and in our community. Her opponent has misled the public about her actual record and has recently stated she has extensive experience. We need a judge that will be fair, apply the law and listen to all argument and side in a trial and unlike her opponent Lorraine Sherman can do all of the above. We need a judge who understands the veracity of Jury nullification and will not misappropriate or misuse the bench to violate our constitutional rights. Again, unlike her opponent Lorraine Sherman understands and respects the citizens of our county and the peoples right to a fair jury trial and what exactly jury nullification is and why it is the back bone of what our legal system was built on.

She has represented over 1000 people and conducted over 100 trials. Unlike her opponent, Ms. Sherman has conducted many more substantive hearings. She has worked in both criminal and civil court. I call that REAL EXPERIENCE we can believe in. Ms. Sherman gives voters the facts about who she is because she believes in transparency, honesty and integrity. Voters deserve a candidate who does not inflate their credentials for political expediency and Ms. Sherman has clear, honest and transparent about her credentials and that is it should be.

The facts are, Lorraine Sherman is the most qualified candidate to be our next county judge, and considering the alternative we need a candidate who best represents and serves ALL Alachua County voters. On November 4, 2008 I will be voting for Lorraine Sherman to be our next Alachua County Judge and I invite all of you to do the same.

Sincerely,
Armando R. Grundy
Campaign Manager for Lorraine Sherman for Alachua County Judge