Letter to the editor: We're fortunate to have Yakopec as judge

We are writing to show our support for District Judge Cheryl Peck Yakopec in her bid for reelection. We can write this letter because we no longer are employed by the county government and can now endorse a candidate.

Yakopec is an extremely fair, understanding and compassionate judge — and person. At work, if we ever made a mistake, she would not get mad. She would say, “We are only human, it’s fixable.” She has the same attitude toward customers, clients and defendants in the office and courtroom. She always tried to give people the benefit of the doubt and a second chance on minor first offenses, if it was possible. In serious criminal cases, she would hand down the full force of the law.

We are speaking from personal experience. We do not need change in the district judge’s office. We are very fortunate to have Yakopec. She has nearly 30 years’ experience and the judicial temperament needed for this very important position.

Please vote for Judge Cheryl Peck Yakopec.

Mary Kay Sedlacek

Lower Burrell

Lailla Moran

Apollo

Lynette J. Speer

Lower Burrell