George Saylor
George Saylor was a 2014 candidate for the 19th Circuit Court in Michigan.[1]
Elections
2014
See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2014
Saylor ran for election to the 19th Circuit Court.
General: He was defeated in the general election on November 4, 2014, after receiving 38.8 percent of the vote. He competed against David A. Thompson.
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Campaign platforms
According to Saylor's campaign website, he is running on five platforms.
- Efficient administration of courts: "I firmly believe that timely resolution of cases before the court is part of the “justice” to which litigants are entitled."
- Public service: "I see the position of Circuit Court Judge as the opportunity to make the ultimate legal contribution to my community."
- Proper management of taxpayer funds: "In the case of the circuit court, the need to be a good steward of the funds is even more significant than private business as it is taxpayers funds that are being entrusted to the management by the court."
- Judicial temperament: "The treatment of litigants and witnesses with respect and dignity is an important attribute for any Judge. My background, upbringing and philosophy has always been to treat individuals the way I would want to be treated in the same circumstances."
- Qualified & experienced[2]
Education
Saylor received a B.S. in accounting from Ferris State University in 1981 and a J.D. degree from the Detroit College of Law in 1984.[3]
Career
- 1984-Present: Partner, Gockerman, Wilson, Saylor & Hesslin, P.C.[3]
Awards and associations
Awards
- 2008: Top Lawers of Northern Michigan, MyNorth
- 1995: President's Award, Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce
Associations
- 2013-Present: Board member, Manistee County Community Foundation
- 2007-Present: Vice chair & board member, West Shore Health Centers Corporation0
- 1998-Present: Instructor of legal issues, Kaleva Norman Dickson Adult Education Program
- 1993-2008: Board member, Salvation Army
- 1997-2004: President/board member, CASMAN Alternative Academy (Grade 9-12 Charter School)
- 2003: Board member, American Red Cross - West Shore Chapter
- 1997-2000: Instructor of corrections law, American Red Cross - West Shore Chapter
- 1995-1997: Board member, Manistee Golf and Country Club
- 1995-1996: Board member, Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce
- 1991-1995: President/vice-president/treasurer/secretary/board member, West Shore Community College Foundation
- 1987-1993: President/vice-president/secretary/board member, Staircase Runaway and Youth Services, Inc.
- 1985-1990: President/vice-president/secretary/treasurer/board member, Manistee Recreation Association[3]
See also
External links
- Michigan Courts, "Trial Court Directory: Benzie County"
- Benzie County Record Patriot, "Saylor to run for 19th Circuit Court judge," April 8, 2014
- Vote George Saylor campaign website
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ George Saylor for 19th Circuit Court Judge, "Platforms," accessed August 29, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 George Saylor for 19th Circuit Court Judge, "About George Saylor," archived August 29, 2014
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan
State courts:
Michigan Supreme Court • Michigan Court of Appeals • Michigan Circuit Court • Michigan Court of Claims • Michigan District Courts • Michigan Municipal Courts • Michigan Probate Courts
State resources:
Courts in Michigan • Michigan judicial elections • Judicial selection in Michigan
