Meet Chuck Watterson: Candidate(R) for Judge of La Porte County Circuit Court

Join #DDD March 5th at 7 PM to get to know Mr. Watterson and decide if you want him to be Judge Watterson. This is one of the most critical positions in our county government and will have a massive effect on much more than we can cover in a short blurb here. We've seen the effects of lawlessness around the country and we see how crucial it is to have the right judges.

Judge Alevizos is retiring and so this will be an open position. There are several people running in the Primary election and Mr. Watterson is excited to have the opportunity to speak to you, the citizens and voters of La Porte County. He was one of the first candidates (of any race) to contact us/respond about being on the show, which bodes very well for his transparency and I'm looking forward to interviewing him!

I, for one, will be taking this interview and position quite seriously (while still having fun - I sure hope he has a sense of humor).

We ask all of our guests to send us a bio and this is what Mr. Watterson sent us:

-Watterson Bio-
"Chuck Watterson currently serves as the La Porte County Chief Deputy Prosecutor at the La Porte County Prosecutor's Office and has held this position since he was appointed by Prosecutor Sean Fagan in January 2023.

Watterson is a 21 year resident of La Porte County and his ties to the community run deep. His wife, Natalie Watterson, is a lifelong LaPorte resident and Dean of Students at Kesling Intermediate School. Together they have a beautiful 3 year old daughter. Watterson attended LaPorte High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University North Central. Watterson obtained his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. He has been practicing law in LaPorte for over six years. He served as the President of the La Porte County Election Board for 3 years as an appointee of the Republican Party. His experience as a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney has given him a deep understanding of the criminal justice system and the importance of fairness and impartiality in the courtroom.

If elected, Watterson will focus on improving access to justice for all members of the community. He believes everyone deserves a fair trial and that the court should be a place where justice is served for everyone. He also has a strong passion for the Juvenile Justice system and wants to work together with the schools to insure that our juveniles are given every opportunity to succeed.

Watterson is known for his dedication to his work and his commitment to serving the people of La Porte County. He has a proven track record of fairness, integrity, professionalism, and is widely respected by his colleagues in the legal community. It has always been his dream to be the presiding Judge of the La Porte County Circuit Court, and to follow the esteemed work that Judge Alevizos has done during his respected time on the bench.

If elected as Judge of the La Porte County Circuit Court, Watterson will bring his knowledge, experience, and infusion of youth to the bench, ensuring that justice is served in a fair and impartial manner to all members of the community."
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I can't stress enough how important this position is and the far reaching effects of choosing (and electing) the right person for the job. I hope you'll join us.

As always, if you have questions you'd like Mr. Watterson to answer, email them to [email protected] and we'll do our best to get them included in the show.

If you, or someone you know, is running for an elected position and aren't afraid of meeting your potential bosses (the general public), email [email protected] and schedule an appearance.

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