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BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
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5:30 p.i�rni.,,Special Busines,s Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
a. Land Acknowledgement"
[I., PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV,., PUBLIC FORUM
15 minutes, — Pubiic input or comment on City business not included on the algenda
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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** LAN�D ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledige, and honor the aboriginal peoplel on whoselancestral home1ands, we work—,
thel 1kirakutsurn Band of the Shasta Nation,''as weil as, the diverseland vibran't Native cornmunitiei,s who rnake
thelir hiome herel today. We hionor the first stewards in the Rogue Vailey and the 1ands we 1ove anddep,end on:
Tribes, withancestra! lands in� and surriounding the geography ofthel Ashland Watershed include the origina! past,,
present and future indigenous inhabitants ofthe Shasta Takeima, and Athabaskan� people. We a,lso recognize
andacknow ledge thel Shasta vil][age of K"wakhakha, i- "Where thel Crow, Lights" - that, is, now, thel Ashland City
Plaza.
'Agendas and minutes for City, of Ashland Council, Commission and Committee meetings may, be foundat the
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,SUMMARY
Jludge Parrl Turner resigned a", Municipal Couft Judge on August 30thi, 2024.,'The municipal judge
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an� electe,d officer, and therefore, the Council must appoint a new muniicip,61 judge withiin� 60 days ofthe reslignation
per the City Chiarter
POLICTES,MPLANS & GOALSSUPPORTED
Respect f6r, the citizens, we se�rve,, f6r, each other and for the work we do. Excellence in jgiovern�anceand City
services.
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• I'lek, of August, 16th th oste* to, the City J� s lw,64-site.,
• The deadline for, appber, 1.
• All threeapplications wereforwarded to City Council for review,
• lnte�rviews were conducted
• Mplicants will be voted onduring the Busliness Meeting
FISCAL IMPACTS
None,, the position of municipal judg,e hias been� budgeted.
SUGGESTED ACTIONS% MOTIONS2 ANDIOR OPTIONS
1 move to appoint 'to be Ashland Municipal Judge for, the remainder of the unexpired term.,
REFERENCES & ATTACHMENTS,
1., Municipal! Judge jobdesp_
2. Municipal! Couft, Guidlines
I London -app��l��icat�i��oni—Re,d��,acte,d��
4. Mulkins- application — Redacted
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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOSTIT LEIa
! Judge
JOB MOW:: Elected
DEPARTMENTi: AdmihistrationlCourt Services
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PURPOSE:
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Performs judicial activities and oversees the fuidicial functions of thel Municipa! Court, ensiurinig cioniformanicel with
1egal and departmental requirements.This is, an elected positioni that isidelfinied by City C,harter.
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Theduties listed below are only intend6d'as illustrations of the various types of'work that may be, performed The omission ofspecific
statements of duties does not exclude them, from the d6ssification if the, work is simiir, related andl6r a logical,' assignment to the
classification.,
Presides over Jury and non -jury triais and renders, j luiidg eme nit's for misdemeanilor cases,, violations of' city ordinanices,
and anyother , casies within thi e jurisidictioni of the Municipal C'ourt.
Authorizes issuanice of variouis warrants.
Adjudication of noni-jury-tridl vio1ations based uponi evidence and, ff need be, imposes sientencing in accordancewith
the Oregon revised Statutes.
ArraiMini s inimates, reviews finies,j and sets restituitioni.
Works closely with Municipa! Court staff'T and other City Departments.
Performs other duties of a, simiiar nature or ieve!.,
IM11NIMUM QUALIF11CAT1110,�NS:
EiDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Possessilioni of a, Juris, Doctior (M) from ani accredited 1aw schoo,1.
E,Xpenencue : A minimum of 5-7 yearsof legidi experiencue i iniciuding significantexperiencue in criminal iiawj civil iiawi
or j ud i c i a I ria cti ce.
Desirabie Qluiia,l�i�fiica,tio,in��s,,:� Experi,ence jas a judge,, justice of''the peace,, or similar judicial role preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be a member of the Oregon State Bar Ass,odiation.,
KNOWLEDGEFSKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Strionig knowiedgel of courtrofiorn procedures and judicial processiesi.
• E,xcelienit aniiaiytical and delcision-making skilis.
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• Ab i 1 i ty, to, rn a i nitia i n i rn pa, fti a, 1 ity a, nid fa i �rn�i es,s �i�i n �p roceed
• Demonstrated ability to remaini ca1m,, compiosied,, andfair luinder pressure.
CourtServices Clerk
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Striong sensel of justicel and adherence to-ethica! stand�a,rd
• De,epunderstand�i�ng of crirn�i�nal and 0olation Iaw.
• Abilfty, to, interpret andapp1y Iegal prin&i�p!es a,ccuira,tely.
• Effective velrbaand wr�iften ciornrnun�i�cafion ski]Is.
• Abilfty, to-exp!a[n legal ruilings c1earlyand co,n&i�s,ely.
• Ens,ure al! indiMduals receiVe a, fair and i��rnparfial hiearii'ng.
• M,6!Main judicial i�ndependence and i�ntegrity. I
• Manage couirt prioceedings efficiently toens,ure t[rne!y res,olution ofcases.
• Foster piosi'fi�ve rel[afi6ns, Wit'h the community and le,g4I profes,sionals.
• Prornotel puib[i�c understan6ng ofthel judicial prioces,s.,
The physkal'and mental d6mands d6scribed here are reprej entatiVe of those that must be met by emp1byee to successfully perform the
essential functions, ofthis clas, sification., Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals, w disabi s to perfbrm the
essential functions.
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(1) WU�fi frequent, sitting for long periods of ti�rnel; occasi�onal b,en,6ng or squang. (2) occasionally up tio
10 pouinds. (3) Vision: cionstant us,e of overaIl vision; frequent rea6ng and c1ose-up work-,, occasional cio1or and
depth, v�i�sJ6n. (4,) Dexteir frequent uisel ofkeylboardJrequent rep,etifive rnofion; frequent, wri'fi�ng; frequent gras,ping,
hio1ding, and reaching. (5) ,Hela,ri��n��q,,/'T',al�ki�nqalki�ng, i�n pers,on and on the phone. 1(6)
E, rnobi o, na I/Psychio, Io 1� J
-gica]: frequient deci�si�on-�rnaki�ng and concentration- frequent pubfic and/or co,worker contact-
occasiona!� worki�ng alone.
The work environment characteristics described here are representatiVeofthosean iemp"e encounters, while performing the essenb�ffl
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functions of this classifta n., Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individ' als with disabi s to perform the essential
foictiols.
among =*MMMEM3 =0�rzi . MWOEMM. gmu=g
ThJls,IIIIs, a s4larled posItlonof $73,366, annual!y with the,adldItlonof heafthidental beneflifs, .
ADM [NISTRATION D,EPARTMIIENIIT'I'P,ERSONI NIEL,
20, IEast Main Street
Ashland, Oregon, 975,20
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Tel. 541-552-2110
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TTY. 8100-735-2900
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The Municlipal Court, plays an active role in uphoiding !the social
standards olf !the City, whether that be through crimina] prosecution, code
compliance search warrant's traffic hearings or other such dutles !that, are
appropriate for a municlipal clourt'. To fulfil! !the Municipal Court's obiligat"I ons lto
!the City's operations and ensure equal ac1cess tojiustic'e,,'the City Manager
out'llnes the standard operation procedures for the Ashland Municlipal Court.
Comt Opeln:6. Court will be py l8a.m. to
4:30p.m. Closed for Iunch 12-1pl.m.
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!-n,1-,Pelrs*n� Com Appe, rances: A11 public-facling oplerat li ons of !the Ashland
Munici pal Court shal! be conducted in-plerson, with Ilmlted exceptions
permitted for elecItronic ci�ppearanclesl. The, MunlclipalJudlge, as the d1reclor of
Municipla! Court, shall run ai! appearancles (criminal violations 1
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pretri ai conferences, or othermse), wit1h court staff providing admil ni strative
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Defeln,d,a�nts: A Defendant request for an� electronic appearance may be
granted uplon writtlen request and for good clause (e.g. the Defendant
lives out of state, medical emergency, pre-sclheduled conflict)
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0f1T1cers%,,-::, An Off icler request for a�n electronic appearance regarding
traff i c tria I s may be g �ra nted u po n writte n req uest', with the Off I cer's
Sergeant, copied I if the trial is scheduled on�� a day or time that !the
Off 1cleri's not, scheduled lto work.
Mun*1'c1pl,a1 Court
11175 IEast Main Street Tel- 5,41.482.52114
Ashland Oregon 97520 Fax- 541.488.1:51:586
Ash Ila ndoll,&�-,jon.�-,jov TTY- 800.735.2900
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person. Attorneys, miay appear electronicaily if, upon� writ"iten request,
attlorney has, a good clause reason for the electronic appearance.
Cowt Doiickarm ts,:., it is, standard operating procledure that courts have
designated time slots available for a variety of matters, or dockets. .... staff
and attorneys, can then a�cclordingly set matters, on�� !those docket's with the
explJAW ctation that mattersbe heard and resolvedin� an efficlient mianner.
Itis within the MunicipaiJudge s discretion, as director of !the Municipai Court,
!to determine a scheduleaccommodates the foliowing requiremients.,
I* Trials for traffic and code violations shall be scheduled within,30 days of
I* Arra�iqnments shall be heid Tuesday and Thursday's (or as needed) to
allow for the arraignment of lodged Individuals.
I* Bench tri a1s, shafli be held weekljj
A weekly timie, slot for emergency hearings, In order it 'o res,olvetime-
sensitive miat"iters (e.g. ball heari�ngs, dog bite hearings, search
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warrantlsj
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Moin,day T'Ueig"a Wednes&yl Thwsiriday
AM Change Arraignments Jury Trials Arraigill mients Office, hours
of Plea I
PM Bench Bench Trials Jurty Trials Bench/ Office hours/
trials Emergency Emergency
hearings as hearings as needed
needed
Muniicipiai Court
11175 East Main Street Tel- 5,41.482.52114
Ashland Oregon 97520 Fax- 541.488.1:51:586
Ash la ndoll,&�-,jon.�-,jov TTY- 800.735.2900
Mllszefla�mom:
The judge shall not, recluse themself from a court appearance, trial or
arraignment without prior written notice to, the clity manager stating,
with spiecificity, the reason for reclusal.
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The defendant, shall submiit'lnI writing a motion outlining the brills for a
j u d ii ci a I c uli s a L
Secm�ditxf.'There are pianic bluttons, loclated in c1hambiers. The bailiff will be
given a ra�di o for di rect co m, m u n i cat"i o n�� with A RID. Fo r't h ef I rst mo nith oif i n�� -
court appearances, All will be aval labile as needed toensure safety, and
assess, safety concerns.
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ln-pierson� court shall begin August 5, 2024. To follow through on�� !the
scheduling requiremient, please submit, a propoised sclhedule W the City
Manager no later than� Ju]y 29, 20241. If there are any scheduling issues, to be
addressed with city, mianagement, please not"I fy the City Manager so they
m ay be add ressed I n�� a n,t"l'c i �-,@iatl o n of the A ug ust 5, 20 24 i�� n - perso n sta� rit date.
Any, acItions falling below these obligations or standards will be considered an
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A meeting will be s,c1heduled In Januwy !to assess !the court opierations, and
make adjustments tothe operating pirocedures and sclhedule as, needed.
Mun*1'cil"pial Court
11175 IEast Main Street Tel- 5,41.482.52114
Ashland, Oregon 97520 F c i x. 5 4 1. 4 8 B. E"), B 6
As h la nd oll, &�-'jon. �-'jov TTY- 800.735.2900
September 27, 2024
City Recorder, City of Ashland',, Oregon
I am writing -to express my interest in serving as, the Mun.icipal Judge for, the City of
Ashland',, Oregon. Since beginiung my legalcar lerk for two federal 'udges who truly
inspired me to develop the skills, and temperament needed -to be agreatJi'udge,, I tailored iny
experience to serve a cominunity from the benc�h with integrity, fairness, anddeep legal
knowledge,. I have served as the Judge protenipore in Veneta, Oregon since 2017 and in
Cottage Grove,, Oregon since 202 L Currently,, I serve as, a board inember, of the Oregon Judge's
Association which provides legal education to municipal Jud, ges in order to stay,current with the
law and share ideas about how to best serve theircommunities from a practical standpoint,.
As in resume describes indetail, I have a veryconsiderable knowledge of rignal law,
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as well as, the inipol-tant practical aspec�ts, of the work between prosecutors and defense attorneys.
Through prosecutorial work in several municipalities for -ten (, 10), years, since 2,013,,, 1 have -tried
several cn'minal,cases -to jury each year on average. in thecourse of providing pro tempore
judicial services and prutorial services, I have significant experience with municipal law,,
including analyzing city code to address s. ific issues and the pract ical issues of enforcement.
in addition to building on past experienc�e and technical understanding of the law judges
should have adesire -to research areas, of the law with which they are not familiar. It is, important
also to stay,current andapply the law in accordance with statute and decisions, of higher courts
bec�ause that knowledge help�s protect the City frorn liability. In my roles as, a judge and
prosecutor,, I have found success by staying urrent on legislation, recent ,decisions and
discussing these issues with my municipal judge colleagues throughoutthe state.
My work within the Oregon Judges Association has taught me that judges are often called
on by the City Council and court staff -to do more than just conduct court, but to take a long-term
view with an eye for continuous improvernent. This, includes helping to definecourt procedures
and how -those best interact with law enforcement attorneys,, and outside agencies suh as, the
DMV,,,OJD, IOSP, and others. One unique skillset and Perspective that I bring -to court
operations, is my ability -to guide implementation of �rrent technology in appropfiate ways to
reduthe burden on court staff and create efficiencies for the attorneys and law enforcement
agencies that interact with thecourt. This includes the use of in -court audio/video equipment,
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remote hearing technology, as, well as use of the out docket and docurnent managernent
systerns.
My judicial pail osop�hy focuses on respect transparency, and coimnon sense while
hono I it correctly. Common sense in my ring the duty to be c�urrent on the law and
philosophy means, that a 4'udge applies, their technical legal knowledge in a way that takes into
account the real -fife experiences, of all partic�ipants in the court,, colmnunity standards,, and the
City's, goals, as, set by the City Council. Applying the law in this manner creates an atmosphere
of fairness and respect for the J'udi ial ystern by citizens.
Municipal judges, represent the City to its citizens,, law enforcement, the County, and
other stakeholders. The primary job of a judge is to show resp�� all -the participants who
appear before them. The participants include victirns,,d, efendants, law enforcement, and
attorneys,. The respect due is shown by listening attentively speaking respectfully,, and
considering the unique circurnstances of each participant in light of thecorrect law while using
coimnon sense without bias or, a self- aggrand izing attitude. An effective judge does not focus
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attention on their authority for its own sake, but rather uses, thatautl ority only when approp
In iny view and experie� , the judge must show the highest respect to their Lark and court staff
who are in the work every day whid e -the judge usually only shows up forcourt.
If selected I would work hard to shape a Court that reflects, the City's values by app�lying
the law corrwith fairness and integrity. I look forw ard to speaking with you soon and c�an
provide additional information if requested.
Siceply yours,
Jesse London
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.Aornel! Law Scho,ol, Ithaca, �NY — J.D. I L,LM in International Law
GPA- 3.55, Rank- Top 20%
Honors: Cornel! Journ61 ofinternational �Law, ManaOngi Editor
Moot, Couirt, Executive Board, VJjce Chancellbrof InternabbnaI Moot Compet,111ions,
CALI Excel [ence f6r, the Fuituire A,ward� , HJ�ghest G radb �b Elvidence, Spribgi 201 10,
CALI Excel [enoe f6r, thel Fuituirel A,ward� , HJ�ghest G radb �b Comparabivel Law, Spring 2,011
ActliviIlie,&' Com�mercial �Law Surnrner Abroad �b Belif�bg, China
Pubilk,ations. Baidu and Yahoo�- IP Liability Online in China, 38 RUITGERs L �REC. 'i January 2011
Ga rneg i e M&I I o n U n ivers ity, P �tts b u �rg h, PA — B. S. , In formiation Decision Systems / French
Minor: Computer, Science
Act',JviIlies:"Semester Abjroad ours, France
�BAR MEMBERSHIP GRIII CA, Y, U.&,Supreime Couirt, 19"th Cir., D. Ore N.D.Cal., ED. CaI� USPTO #721,1175.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
City of C otta,g e, Grove, Gotta g e G,- rove , 0 R February 21,1021 - Present
Judge, Pro Tempore- Appear as Judge pro ternpore to assist JuFJr
City oif'Veneta,'Velneta, OR October 20 17 - Present
Judge, Pro Tempore- Appelar as Judge pro ternpore to assist, Jud�ge Liehan.
City of Cobur,g,' Cob"Urgl, OR Roviernber, 20 19 - J uine 20,24
City Prosecutor Investigiatie, prosecutey and conduict rnisdiemeanor trials in rnunicipaI� court.,
City of Cotta,ge, Grove, Gottage Grove, OR December 2,013 - Juine 20,19
Special Prosecutor, Investigate, prosecutey and conduict misdemeanor trials in rnunicipaI court.
City of Fbrjence, Florence, OR Feloff, r�:y-20le---Se-p-'cw:-tbff:-z� M,
Special Prosecutor, Investigate, prosecutey and conduict mJsdemeanor trials in rnunicipaI court.
London& Paris, LLP - Jesse L. Loin,don, Aftorney, Eugene OR November 20 12 - Present
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Pa&e,r Provi�de a wi�de range ofhfi�gafibn servicels �bvol0ngi prirnari1gy comirnercial, relaI-estate, Iandlord�-tlenant, tax),
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and� IP.
Kent, Anderson Law, Office, Eluig-enie, OR September 20 13 —Septernbler 2018
Of Counsel" Lifi�gatiibn ii'Molving oreebt, reakeState, tax, and bankruiptcy.
Judge Ran,dall L. Dunn, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D 0 of OR, Po��I 11and, OR J u 19y 2,012 - Novern blie r 20, 12,
Law Clerk Dra�ft', rnernlos and de&ons for rnionthly, appelHate cases.,
- k CA S e Ptern �be r 20, 11 - J ui I Y' 2 0 12, Judge Afthur'Weis,sbrjod't, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, NDCJ, San Josey
Law Clerk Reselarchied and wrote mernorand�a draftled dieci�sibns, and ord�iers �b a N�gh voluirne ju6jb4I d i strJctl, 1.11
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Jesse, Londbn, Professional Slervices, Plorfland�, OR August 2008 —September 2013
Owner Advise manufacturibg clientson best, practice accounting and inventory systelm pract,lbens., Implement',
acicountling Software systems.
Coates, & tesy Pt land, GR September 2002 AuguStl2008
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Associate-, Sold aind implernelnted� accounting and rnanufacturing software systelms. Devieloped softwarefor
acicountling and� logiStlics au,tomation
Consuff'rain, LLCy Raleigh, K November 1996 Octobjer 2002
Owne,r Sold and implelmentled accounting software, manufacturing software, and IT ����nfras,tiructu��res,ys,tle�ms
NATVAR Company, Cla'oon, NIC December 1989 Octobjer"1996
Systems Engineer Rrogressed from compu,tier, operator, to implerneinter of icore ajccounb�ng systelms.
�LAW SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
Corniel! Law Scho,ol Ch[[d Advocacy Clibic, Ithaica, NY
Clinical Intem- Represented indigent couplels in agency adoptions. Drafted appellate brieiMsan, Mmem"o�ran a inn
jchild� custod�y and parental right's cases.
�Prof'essor Sherry �F. Cob, Corniell Law Scho,ol, Ithaca, NY
ResearchAssistant Drafted renslearch mernorandb on law and theory inConsfitutional and civ] rghts law.
Jintai Law Firm / Chinese Univ'ersi�ty of'Polifilical S,&[enceLaw, Be1jing,China
Intem- Reviewed cases comparing U.S. with Ch i �n else commercial and� intellectual property law.
M. WFIll on, III IMP Mol=MiTi -mill I
Lane, County Bar Association: Programns Commit:tieeChair 2023, Present-` D9WVz—Q:
June 2014 - June 2015 ri
Federal Pro Biono Panel.,- DiStrict ofOregon aind 9tIh Circuit,Cou��tt, of Appeals. Accepted appointIments in icasels
repreSientling indigient, clients in thel elldbr and� mental disablility populations involving real estatel f6reclosuriel social
socurJty beinefits, and False Claims Act lawsuits
LANGUAGE SKILLS
French', - University lev,61 in reMing andwrifing. Generally proficient in spokein language.
Mandarin Very, basic knowledgel blased on universit:y coursework, Monterrey lnsbIlutle, and summer in Beijing.
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Kyan Mulkins,
September 2?.-,,, 2-024
Alissa Kolodzinskil
Ashland, Oregon City Recorder
20, E Main St.
Ashland, OR 97520
Dear Ms. Kolodzinski,
'This, letter is, to express, my strong interest in the, position of Ashland Nlunicipal Court Judge. I
currently serve as a, judge Pro, Tem for the, 'Neledford. Nlunicipal Court and work as a, part-time
Deputy District Attorney in theJackson County Di,strict Attorn, ey"s Office., Prior to these,
7e, Phine County,and
,as current positions,, I sen cl �i� the elected District Attorney injose Orecr
SeJ77edlas, a Deputy District, Attorney in that office. I ha N7 e also worked as a, criminal defense
attorney during MY career.
Senang, as ajuclgPro, Tem for the NlecIford. Nlunici p al Court has been the most enjoyable,, role,, I
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ha,N7e� M N7 I O,N7 7raignment
played in the, criminalJustice syste ., Iha e�e�xper',e�nceinpres,iciing, er'bothai
and pre-trial hearings. Nely work as both a, prosecutinca attorneyand defense attorney has
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allowed me to, appear in Court, likely in excess of 1000, times., I haN,,7e experience as the lead tn'al
attorney in cases, inVolving, Oregon's most serious criminalstatutes, including murdlerand sexual
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abuse. Ialso h perience as the trial attorney for cases i inlg violation-1e offenses.
I haN, 7e been fortunate enou,,crh to a pear in front of any excellent jud� , during my career, and
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ha,N7learned how to ensure fairness and impartilalityl, as well as how to efficiently manage Court,
time., I think that my experience would make me an excellent fit f6r the position of A,�.,Shland
Nlunicipal Court,judg.e.,
I wouldN, 7ery much like to speak with you further about the Nellunlcipa.i Court,judge position.
Sincerely,
Ryan 'ivllulkins,
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J'udge Pro Tem, Medford Municipal Court-. February 2024 to the present
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Preside over, arraigninent hearings, including advising citizens charged with cn'liles of
their rights, setting bail and scheduling pre-trial hearings,
Preside over, pre-trial hearings including accept Ing pleas, pronouncing sentences and
scheduling cases for -trial
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Deputy District Attorney, Jackson County District Attorney s,, Officef February 2,024, to the
present
Appear before -the Jakson County Grand Jury on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday -to
question witnesses and present evidenc�e
str ct Attorney,, Josepbine County D*stflct
Elected Dbtflct Attorney and Deputy Di i I I
Attorneys Office:ruary 2007 �— October 2019 and October 2020 — April 20,22
Managed a staff of 10 Deputy District Attorneys, and 12 Support Slaff
Handled -the office's interactions with -the public and media
Developed law enforcement policy for a county of approxilliately 901000 people
Coordinated law enforcement efforts with partner law enforcement agencies and offices,
Assigned to handle -thy's ent it adult sexual assault and chid sexual abuse case
to from. October 2008, to July 2015
Tried over 80 jury trials and 20 be� h trials, in Circuit and Juvenile Court,, including
inurder'. sexual assault. assault, kidnapping, ch Ild sexual abuse, and aggravated theft
2011 State of Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Child Abuse
Prosecutor of the Year
2009 Josephine County Mothers, Against Drunk Driving DUI Prosecutor of the Year,
Head of Josephine County's Multidisciplinary Child Abuse Team
Education
Willamette University College of Law,, Salem, OR
Class, standing-. 30/129, top, 24%
B M, "th Honorsi),'M� Portland State Unversi .S.,, Finance I "'ty Portland,,, OR
41 51�
3.63 GPA
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Ashland, OR, 97520
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Please accept,the attached rest"ane and thils, lette,,l+ a.-s a staler"nfir. t'i,'t (I)f jlny interestthle City
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Laurance W. Parker wasborn
I& ill
March in Prineville,
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Oregon. Ile was, ra sed, in Bend,
where he graduated Hi'gj�i,, School.
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in After'HH 19. h, SIC
he entered il-nto theUSUF as, a
et, plant,e mech,ani , C and was
honorably dischiargeld. iqM
as, a Serg,eant. f l ecei e , his
Bachelorof Scii`.,ence Degree jff*om
Southern Oregon State Col lege
ls
(clim, lau d,e) and receivedhiis Jurilk,.
Doctora te fi,'*-,oiu'Univ-ersi.,ty of
Oregon,
Mr. Parkerbeganhis legall, career
at Cowling &H�eys,. ell (ca law
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firm),as, a workers" compensatlo'll
attorney. In 1.99"0,he worIced for
Legal Services as a Staff Attorney,,
doing fAmifly law, cases.
Durin. Y, ,gthis t M,r. Park r ,
arglued case, s before th e Court of
"Isf Appea, ior Oregon,.
From 1992, "to 1997-8, he was
- I def"ens,e at
a, crIMM!".1a. torney at,
the, S,outh e rn0regon Public
Defender's Officel,dl , ip i rom 1997
jj
forward,, M1, NO Parker, has worked.
,private p,ractice, doing family law,,
I i fl sti`-y
I
criuminal def e se. For over aye
M'n, P�,ar',I�re�r''v,olu l,ntee�,re,d, to, idiiate
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small clarrns actil,ons fi,,or the Stiate,
and appelliate cases,,until the
state-tun,ded program, wais ended,,,,
He a,tte'ri ded several "Stand
Down" events at tbe Veteran's,
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D,o1niiCJi,'1i,a,ry,, served, on the Bloard,
of tbe, Medford Theater Company
(now, Oregon Con.servatory, of
the Perforin,il"nig Arts) andwas a
d 1, and, actor in, se V eml local
rectioill
prod:uct-iions.
IIelis, active "inJackson. County
Bar,,Assoei.atibn, the University of'
4,
Oregon, President's Society,, the
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Councilor DuQuenne
Indicate who your first, second and third choice:
Jesse London
Ryan Mulkins
Laurance Parker .3
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Councilor Hansen
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Councilor Kaplan
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Ryan Mulkins
Laurance Parker
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Mayor Graham
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Jesse London 3
Ryan Mulkins
Laurance Parker 2
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Councilor Dahle
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Jesse London
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Ryan Mulkins
Laurance Parker
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Councilor Bloom
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Jesse London
Ryan Mulkins
Laurance Parker
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Councilor Hyatt
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Jesse London
Ryan Mulkins
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Laurance Parker
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