Shaker Heights Municipal Court Judge Election 2011: K. J. Montgomery

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Name: K.J. Montgomery

Age: Did not respond.

Occupation: Municipal Court Judge, Shaker Heights

Education: Cleveland Marshall College of Law (Juris Doctor) - 1977; Heidelberg College (B.M.) - 1974 Salutatorian; Mentor High School - 1970

Political Affiliation: Independent

Office Sought: Shaker Heights Municipal Court Judge

Previous Office Sought or Held: Shaker Heights Municipal Court Judge, 1994 to present

Candidate Statement: I have had the privilege of serving Beachwood and the other Shaker Court communities for 17 years. Although I am running unopposed for this, my fourth term as your judge I promise to continue to try to serve to the very best of my ability and to continue the positive association with Beachwood officials as we administer justice to those who become involved in the
court system.