Marty Haug for County Court Judge

Rowan and I want to thank all our wonderful supporters, volunteers and donors, as well as all the people that opened their doors to talk to us, offer us water, and ask us questions. It is an unintended benefit of campaigning door to door, that we get to know and appreciate our community better. We listen to and hear about people’s needs and concerns. We meet new people and are re-acquainted with people we used to know.

Unfortunately, the Oktibbeha County Court election did not go my way. I didn’t have the votes this time around. County Court was a new, full-time position that I was hoping to help usher in, and though I believe I was the best choice for the new court to reach its highest potential, my focus is still on striving to improve our community and court system as I remain in my Justice Court Judge position. In 2023, I will be running for re-election, and I look forward to laying out my continued vision for our Justice Court System. We hope to see you out on the campaign trail next year. Thanks again.”

One hour left to vote!

Working for your community by the numbers.
Our campaign has
-knocked on 5600 doors
-spoken to 1508 of you who answered your doors (5 extras aside from family members helped with this)
-written and sent over 2000 personally written postcards(15 people volunteered their time to help)
-22,500 direct mail mailers
-1000 personal letters also sent by my in laws.

We’ve enjoyed talking to our community members and want to encourage you to take a few minutes to vote today.

On the day before Election Day we are trying to finish up canvassing Longmeadow and Green Oaks as well as the Green Hills, Catherine and Margaretta Streets areas off of North Montgomery. Hope to see you!

Voter guide question/answer 3/3:

3. What will be some of the unique challenges the county court will face after it is established and how should those be addressed?

Scope: County Court is created when a county’s population exceeds 50,000, and its courts have become overloaded. A County Court Judge determines, to some extent, the scope and cases heard within that court. The Court must not just be a Youth Court, but must relieve the burden from Circuit, Justice, and Chancery Courts and ensure Oktibbeha County’s judicial needs are addressed in a timely manner.
Funding: As a new court and a new judgeship, funding will be tight. Youth Court especially will struggle without proper funding. I anticipate periodic lobbying, grant writing, and partnering with community programs that could benefit youth court in particular.
Scheduling/Staffing: Since County Court is a brand-new court, it will need to be staffed for operations including an administrator, clerks, bailiffs, and court reporters. Space may be shared with Circuit Court so coordinating courtrooms and court time to be effective will be important.

Voter guide question 2/3

2. What other experience do you have that makes you the best choice for leading a brand-new court in Oktibbeha County?

With 19 years as a practicing attorney, I have extensive experience in Youth, County, Circuit, and Chancery Courts representing thousands of clients in every trial court level in two states, including youth court, civil matters, and criminal cases from misdemeanor to murder. I am the only candidate that has served as an elected judge—2 terms as Justice Court Judge, 6 years as appointed Sturgis Municipal Court Judge. County Court holds concurrent jurisdiction with Justice, Circuit, and Chancery Courts, and it is a waste of taxpayer dollars for it to focus solely on Youth Court (a part-time position). For County Court to meet its full potential, the candidate should have experience in all the areas over which the judge presides. County Court Judge is an extension of what I have already been doing as a Judge, and thus, I am best prepared to get County Court running from day one.

Go get your copy of today’s Dispatch paper for a Voter Guide and Sample ballots. County Court candidates had three questions and I will post a question and my response each in a different post. Answers were held at 150 words, but comment below with further questions. Voter guide QUESTION/answer 1/3:

1. County Court hears youth court cases. What experience do you have working with youth-related legal issues?
Early in my career, I practiced as a full-time public defender in Florida’s Youth Court. In that role, I represented hundreds of young people navigating through the legal system. After returning to Starkville, I continued to represent clients in a wide variety of Youth Court matters in Oktibbeha and surrounding counties through private practice. Additionally, I have served as Guardian Ad Litem, investigating and reporting to the court on cases of abuse and neglect on behalf of the victim. As the only candidate with the benefit of practicing in Youth Court in multiple counties in Florida and in Mississippi, I have a larger and more varied “toolbox” for identifying and implementing efficient and effective strategies to improve our current court system, to provide fair trials for everyone, to carry out the impartial administration of justice, and to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens in Oktibbeha County.

Today at noon is the last time you can absentee vote, and Election Day is just around the corner. Remember to vote for Marty Haug for Oktibbeha County Court Judge on November 8 from 7am to 7pm.

You might find me or my wife knocking on your door today on Craig Springs Rd, or Longmeadow Subdivision. We’d love to introduce ourselves or answer any questions!

We’re canvassing door to door in the Bluefield/Sunset area today. Step out and say ”Hi”, or check out our door hangers for information on Marty and the election.

Saturday, November 5th is the last day to cast an absentee ballot for the upcoming election. Cast your ballot before 12 noon at the Oktibbeha County Court annex. And remember to vote for Marty Haug for Oktibbeha County Court Judge.

Tomorrow we send off the last batch of 350 handwritten postcards out of almost 1500 written and sent to Oktibbeha County voters. These have been written by Marty’s friends and family. We are so thankful for the more than 15 postcard writers helping get personal messages to as many Oktibbeha County voters as possible.

The Williams Family fully supports Marty Haug for Oktibbeha County Court Judge. Join them with your support and vote Marty Haug on November 8 from 7am to 7pm.

VOTE
Tuesday, November 8
Oktibbeha County Court Annex
108 W Main Starkville, MS 39759
662-323-1356

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What's the difference between Mississippi courts? Oktibbeha County houses four courts and is creating a new county court set to open next year. This November, Starkville citizens will vote for County, Circuit, Chancery and appellate court

Sample ballot for the November 8th election. Remember, our County Court election is on the second page of the ballot.

Marty Haug for County Court Judge Justice Court Judge Marty Haug is Running for Oktibbeha County Judge