Wagner Seeking Seat on Top Court

Friday, October 14, 2005

Wagner Seeking Seat on Top Court Montgomery County Judge hopes to help restore balance to Ohio Supreme Court Dayton – Judge A.J. Wagner, Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge and former County Auditor, officially announced his candidacy for the Ohio Supreme Court. Judge Wagner has a proven track record of putting families first in his courtroom and has been focused on protecting children throughout his years of community and public service. Judge Wagner began his career as an elementary school teacher before he entered law school and started his own law practice. Judge Wagner went on to serve as a Probate Court Referee, Municipal Court Judge, Montgomery County Auditor, and has served on the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas since 2000. Wagner has consistently been among the top vote-getters in Montgomery County. “For over a decade, my experience as a former award winning County Auditor instilled in me a commitment to checks and balances and a passion for oversight and accountability. As a Judge, I have earned a reputation for being firm, but fair with those that break our laws or threaten our system of justice. I will bring that same reputation for fairness to the Ohio Supreme Court. I plan on helping to restore the Court’s credibility with the people of Ohio,” said Judge Wagner. Wagner is also a published author of four children’s books. “It is my deep belief that the younger generation is the future of our country.” One of his books focuses on character education and was used in Dayton City Schools. He drew upon his early childhood experiences in writing the children’s books. “As one of eighteen children, I learned a great deal about justice. You learn to be a referee, a counselor and a listener.”