Campaign issue statement from an unopposed incumbent district court judge

Incumbent Shoreline District Court Judge Douglas J. Smith is running unopposed on the Tuesday ballot.

He is seeking re-election to one of two positions on the district court.

The Shoreline electoral district includes Shoreline, Lake Forest Park and Kenmure. The court also handles municipal cases for the City of Shoreline by contract between the city and King County. Lake Forest Park and Kenmore have their own municipal courts.

Here is Smith’s introductory statement:

Douglas J. Smith

I have been a resident of the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park area since 1974. I was a Lake Forest Park Municipal Judge from 1990 to 1998 and a Shoreline District Court Judge since 1991.

I have been consistently rated in the top 10 for overall performance in the attorney rating of the 26 District Court Judges.

I am committed to this community and my involvement includes:

•   Serving on the Dale Turner YMCA Board

•   Assisting Shorewood High mock trial teams

•   Judging Shorecrest High Senior Projects

•   Judging Regional History Day Competitions

•   Coaching Shorelake Soccer Club, North King County Little League teams and YMCA teams, including special needs baseball

•   Supporting Multiple Sclerosis National Organization and patients through volunteering at MS walks and personal support

I thank the voters and community for your confidence and support. I will continue to serve you with fairness and impartiality over the next four years.