Letters to the editor LGO teaser

Jared Boyd, candidate for circuit court judge, has characterized Judge Williams’ cases as “insignificant” and “mostly traffic cases.” Not only is that completely inaccurate, but it is also an alarming statement from a prospective judge. No court case is insignificant, as I can testify from my own experience.

Not long after my wife and I moved to La Grande, I heard that she had been admitted to the hospital, suddenly unable to breathe. I was 50 miles away, speeding toward La Grande. I was cited for far exceeding the speed limit and found myself in danger of losing my driver’s license. Not only did Wes Williams prepare my case with efficiency and compassion, but he even researched the calibration of the speed gun that clocked my speed and discovered that the registered speed was inaccurate. I paid the fine and was able to keep my license.

It’s likely that Mr. Boyd would have considered my case “insignificant.” Judge Wes Williams would certainly disagree. He was elected by the residents of Union and Wallowa counties who appreciate his belief that whatever the issue of the charge, each person who appears before him in court deserves the full measure of his attention and experience.

Brock Evans

La Grande