Candidate Profile: Carl F. Jarboe, Grosse Pointe Park Judge

GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI — Voters in Grosse Pointe Park will vote for their Municipal Court Judge in November's general elections.

To help readers make informed choices, Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Carl F. Jarboe is running for re-election against Charissa Potts for Grosse Pointe Park Municipal Court Judge. Here's how he filled out his profile:

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Age (as of Election Day)

65

Position Sought

Grosse Pointe Park Municipal Court Judge

Party Affiliation

None

Family

Liz (wife - 41 years), Matthew, Clare, Scott, Michael, Christine, and Jacqueline (children)

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

Michigan State University, B.A. with honors (1978), Wayne State Law School, J.D., cum laude (1981)

Occupation

Grosse Pointe Park Municipal Court Judge (26 years); attorney at law (40 years)

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Grosse Pointe Park Municipal Court Judge (26 years)

Campaign website

None - please visit League of Women Voter's site for Judicial Candidates forum video

Why are you seeking elective office?

To maintain the culture and mission of the Court, providing fair, efficient, and unbiased justice in Grosse Pointe Park.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The Court operates fairly and efficiently. All persons appearing before the court are treated with dignity and respect. Crime rates have dropped dramatically over the last 26 years. Traffic safety programs have protected motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Enforcement of building maintenance regulations have helped to preserve the neighborhoods. Public satisfaction ratings for the Court are among the highest in the state.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

Experience, proven record of fairness, and established history and culture of improving lives. Expertise in criminal, civil, landlord-tenant, and traffic law and procedure.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

N/A

How do you think local officials performed in responding to the coronavirus? What if anything would you have done differently?

The Court established Zoom proceedings at the outset of the Pandemic. The Court now offers both Zoom and in-person options in most circumstances.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

The Court has a proven record of promoting law enforcement and crime reduction, maintaining an established culture of fairness, providing top quality legal representation to indigents, rendering sound reasoned legal decisions, and providing equal justice to all.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

History of 26 years on the bench. Service as a visiting judge to 25 surrounding communities.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

From my mother, who responded to me at an early age, "If someone else jumped off of a cliff, would you too?"

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I appreciate your continued trust and confidence. I have worked hard to fulfill your expectations. I hope that you have enjoyed my service to you.