Likes Quatman

I've known Phyllis Quatman for more than 10 years, and remain in awe of the power of her intellect.

Many newspaper readers know her for her successful advocacy in difficult and high-profile cases in our local district court. Phyllis is exceptionally smart, but she also has the proven courage to step forward when that is difficult to do.

Such strength of character is critically important because a judge's job is making difficult decisions. That grave responsibility is never easy, and the ability to decide and rule wisely can literally have implications of life and death.

Four qualified and capable candidates are running in the primary election for District Court Judge. I will be voting for Phyllis Quatman because she is the one who I believe has the critical combination of guts, brains and seasoned experience fundamental to the formulation of sound judgment, which is the essential attribute of a judge.

Not only would she be a good District Court Judge, I think, in these challenging times Phyllis Quatman has what it takes to be a great one.

Bob Brown

Whitefish