I would like to take this opportunity to voice my support for retaining Judge Robert Elgee as District Court judge for Blaine County.
For several years, I did a great deal of volunteer work for Court Appointed Special Advocates and the Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence. A large part of that work required my attendance in court—in excess of 100 appearances. On many of those occasions, I was in court on behalf of clients and their families. That work included obtaining civil protection orders on behalf of victims of abuse and providing written and oral communications and occasionally testimony for women and children seeking guidance and assistance. The vast majority of those appearances were cases that were presented to Judge Elgee.
Judge Elgee is a compassionate and fair-minded man. He has always conducted himself professionally and asked appropriate and relevant questions—questions that were fair to all parties involved. Not once did I ever get the impression that Judge Elgee had "prejudged" an issue before hearing the relevant arguments, nor did I ever see any indication of bias along gender lines.
Judge Elgee has strong community ties and a large family, and he has supported and enriched our community. I believe it is our obligation to return the favor. Please join me in retaining Judge Robert "Bob" Elgee as district court judge.
Kate Rosekrans
Hailey