34th district covers the Belleville area, Huron and also Romulus
By William Zilke, Staff Writer
PUBLISHED: April 24, 2008
Judge David M. Parrott, 48, announced today he is seeking re-election to the 34th District Court bench.
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Judge Parrott was first elected in 2002 succeeding then retiring Judge William J. Szlinis.
"I believe I've dispensed justice fairly and firmly, with compassion and understanding. I'm looking forward to continuing to serve the community and excited to have this opportunity," said Judge Parrott. The 34th Judicial District covers Belleville, Huron, Romulus, Sumpter and Van Buren, including Metro and Willow Run Airports and the Lower Huron, Oakwood and Willow Metroparks.
The 34th District is one of the busiest district courts in Michigan.
Judge Parrott is active in the community, being selected the Noble Hamrick Member of the Year by the Huron Valley Conservation Association for 2005 and most recently the Belleville Boys and Girls Club 2007-2008 Outstanding Volunteer Leader.
Judge Parrott is an active member of the Belleville Rotary Club, the Belleville and Romulus Boys and Girls Clubs advisory councils, the Citizens Helping Improve Public Safety advisory committee, the Belleville Area and Romulus Chambers of Commerce, and belongs to the Belleville Moose and Van Buren Eagles. Professionally, Judge Parrott is a member of the American Judges Association, the American Judicature Society and the American Constitution Society.
He also serves as secretary to the Wayne County District Judges Association as well as maintains the Michigan District Judges Association directory.
In his free time he enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, skiing, and runs regularly.
"With the support of my colleagues, Chief Judge Tina Brooks Green and Judge Brian Oakley, we have developed specialty court programs to address specific needs in the community," Judge Parrott said.
"In addition to our very successful work program where defendants repay their debts to society through community service, I'm responsible for the domestic violence court while Judge Green oversees sobriety court and Judge Oakley the juvenile diversion court."
He added, "We have had great success in each of these areas and will continue guiding offenders in breaking the cycle of failure to become productive, law-abiding citizens.
"I hope that the residents of the 34th District allow me to continue this most important work by electing me to another six-year term."
Judge Parrott will face re-election on Nov. 4.
He looks forward to meeting as many members of the community as possible to discuss your concerns and address any questions you may have.
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