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Glenn Gerding for Orange/Chatham District Court Judge

Glenn's son Graham campaigns with Graham's granddaddy.

GLENN WILL SPEAK TO THE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION OF CAROLINA MEADOWS

Glenn will speak at the Carolina Meadows Residents Association on Saturday, April 19, at 2:00 p.m.

GLENN SPEAKS TO FEARRINGTON DEMOCRATIC CLUB

Glenn spoke to the Fearrington Democratic Club at the Gathering Place on Tuesday, March 25, at 7:00 p.m.

GLENN ATTENDS BLACK HISTORY MONTH DINNER IN SILER CITY

Glenn and committee member Etta Blankenship attended a Black History Month Celebration Dinner at the Eastern Chatham Senior Center in Siler City, on Tuesday, February 19. The guest speaker, Margaret Pollard, talked about the African-American experience from a Chatham County perspective.

GLENN'S IDEAS FOR AN ELDER PROTECTION COURT ARE DISCUSSED IN THE NEWS AND OBSERVER

The Raleigh News and Observer ran a story on February 2, 2008, about Glenn's ideas for an Elder Protection Court in Orange and Chatham Counties. For the full text of the article go to: http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/918884.html

GLENN SPEAKS AT CHAPEL HILL/CARRBORO NAACP MEETING

On Saturday morning , February 2, 2008, Glenn spoke to the members of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Branch of the NAACP. The audience of about 25 included chapter president Fred Battle, Orange County Democratic Party Chairperson Jack Sanders, Orange County Commissioner Moses Carey, and civil rights attorney Al McSurely, among others. Glenn described his calling to be a District Court Judge as an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of everyday people. He promised that if elected, he would be vigilant against racial profiling, police misconduct, and over-reaching by the State. Glenn also spoke about being sensitive to the needs of juveniles and focusing community resources on helping juveniles overcome adversity.

GERDING SEEKS DISTRICT COURT JUDGESHIP

CHAPEL HILL - 1-30-08 - Glenn Gerding announced today he is running for District Court Judge for District 15B, which includes Orange and Chatham Counties. Gerding is in private practice in Chapel Hill and represents clients in both counties.

Gerding said he intends to enforce the law fairly, help improve the efficiency of District Court, and work hard to help people with difficult problems. He plans to ensure victims' rights are protected and their voices heard.

If elected, he will work to create an Elder Protection Court to serve the needs of the growing population of elderly people who are victims of crime. "I have the District Court experience and leadership abilities to achieve my goal of creating an Elder Protection Court to serve our senior citizens and help them negotiate the judicial process," said Gerding. The proposed court would offer specialized victim assistance services for seniors and accommodate their health needs.

Before entering private practice, Gerding served as an Assistant Public Defender for two and a half years in Orange County. Prior to that, he served as an officer and attorney on active duty in the U.S. Navy's Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps for six years. Gerding continues to serve in the Navy Reserve JAG Corps as a prosecutor.

Gerding earned his undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, and his law degree from Campbell University School of Law. He holds an advanced law degree from The George Washington University School of Law with a focus on litigation and dispute resolution.

Gerding is Vice-Chair of the Human Services Advisory Board for the Town of Chapel Hill, President of the Dan Pollitt Criminal Defense Bar, a Board Member of the Adolescent First Offenders Program, and has served as Democratic Party Westwood Precinct Secretary.

Gerding lives in Chapel Hill with his wife, Alethea, and their son, Graham.

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