Rod J. Koenen
Rod J. Koenen was a judge for the Racine County Municipal Court in the Village of Union Grove, Wisconsin.[1]
2011 election
- See also: Wisconsin judicial elections, 2011
Koene was defeated by Melanie K. Reichert on April 5, receiving only 31.53% of the vote.[2][3][4]
Disorderly conduct charge
Koenen was charged with a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge after an argument with his neighbors involving his dog. The judge's neighbor called the Sheriff's Department after Koenen's dog escaped from his yard. This is the sixth time the department has been called to Koenen's house regarding this issue. His trial will occur on March 8, 2011.[5]
For his part in the argument, Koenen released a statement saying: "I regret that I did not exercise the self restraint, patience, temperance and dignity consistent with the judicial conduct I believe is required while I am wearing the robe of municipal judge. I apologize for any and all embarrassment I have caused the village of Union Grove and all its residents. I would ask that you please accept my profound apology for my actions."[6]
Footnotes
- ↑ Municipal Court Directory, 2010-11
- ↑ Racine County, Unofficial Summary Reports, 4/5/11
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, 2011 Spring Election, Potential Candidates
- ↑ Dane County Registered Candidates, Spring 2011
- ↑ Pierce County Herald, "Evening State News Briefs: Racine County judge free on bail after being charged with disorderly conduct," February 9, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ The Journal Times, "Judge faces charges for reportedly hollering at neighbors," February 9, 2011
