Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

A failed applicant

Editor, the Journal,

Dave Stevens asks the people of Mason County to hire him as a judge. Before hiring, potential employers normally establish the job qualifications and review the candidate's application.

We know what we need in a judge: stability, community commitment, experience in impartial roles and knowledge of the law. Stevens did complete an application when he unsuccessfully tried to get appointed as a superior court judge in 2022. So, let's review that application and see how Stevens stacks up.

Stability: In the 10 years before 202...