For the role of Hillsborough Clerk of Court, I fully endorse Kevin Beckner. Kevin was a trailblazer of human rights long before it was popular, serving as an openly gay county commissioner in Hillsborough, he pushed for LGBTQ rights to be part of the County's protected classes long ago. I am most interested in Kevin's priorities (priorities are noticably absent on other clerk
candidates websites):
Equal Access to the Justice System
In partnership with the Hillsborough County Bar Association, I will establish a Self-Help Center to provide high-quality legal assistance at an affordable price. Income should not be a barrier to receiving equal access to the justice system.
I will also expand offices and community outreach in underserved and minority neighborhoods.
I will also expand offices and community outreach in underserved and minority neighborhoods.
Fairer Justice System
The Clerk of the Court is responsible for issuing summons to appear for jury duty.
The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees an individual the right to a trial by an impartial jury. That requires the services of a large number of qualified and diverse jurists.
The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees an individual the right to a trial by an impartial jury. That requires the services of a large number of qualified and diverse jurists.
Did you know the Clerk determines jury calls? I hadn't either.
While we have way further to go to an equitable (or an actual...) justice system, and it's not going to be solved within the Clerk office, it is important the right attitude is within the Clerk's office.
D'Angelo Angel
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