Dennis Whittie

I am running for the judicial vacancy on the 43^rd District Court. As a practicing attorney and a lifelong resident within the district, I have a record of directly serving all three communities that make up the 43^rd District: Ferndale, Hazel Park, and Madison Heights.

A judge must be impartial and assure every party gets a fair opportunity to present their case. More than any other candidate, my diverse background enables me to see many sides of the issue because I have experienced them first-hand. Let me put my experience to work for you!

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Dennis Whittie

I am running for the judicial vacancy on the 43^rd District Court. As a practicing attorney and a lifelong resident within the district, I have a record of directly serving–all three–communities that make up the 43^rd District: Ferndale, Hazel Park, and Madison Heights.

A judge must be impartial and assure every party gets a fair opportunity to present their case. More than any other candidate, my diverse background enables me to see many sides of the issue because I have experienced them first-hand. Let me put my experience to work for you!

(More about Dennis)

Dennis’ Plans for 43rd District Court

All goals relate to having Fair and Smart Justice. We must reevaluate how we approach criminal and civil justice in our courts. Any change must start at the local level through our district courts. My plan includes the following:

Dennis’ Plans for 43rd District Court

All goals relate to having Fair and Smart Justice. We must reevaluate how we approach criminal and civil justice in our courts. Any change must start at the local level through our district courts. My plan includes the following:

Functional Sentencing

For non-violent cases, a district court is the perfect place to conduct functional sentencing. Functional sentencing involves looking at the core root of what is causing a person to violate the law. While everyone must accept personal responsibility for their actions, the court can still attempt to address the underlying issues that brought the defendant to the court in the first place. Functional sentencing works with partnerships with various community resources to assist defendants. Dennis has been a defense attorney and observed those with a history of non-violent offenses, reoffending. After functional sentencing, many report that that experience was the best thing that could have happened to them and their lives are changed for the better.

Establish Closer Ties to Local Schools

While “Law Day” activities such as bringing a local court docket to local schools is generally held throughout the country on May 1^st, is an excellent exposure to the court system, the 43^rd District Court can offer more to our local youth. We need to bring these connections between the local court and our schools on a more regular basis. Dennis will work to establish closer ties between the 43^rd District Court and our local school districts. Ideas that would be considered include a mentorship program, co-op opportunities, and a closer look of our court system for those youth interested in law-related careers.

Mental Health Specialty Court Docket

This is a specialty docket that permits non-violent offenders with mental health obstacles to participate in a strictly structured probation program. The program attempts to address any core issues related to a criminal defendant’s mental health to reduce recidivism, improve the person’s life, provide a support network and structure to keep that person on their track of improvement, and to keep their criminal record clean.

Civil Mediation

In civil cases, many litigants are able to settle their own matters prior to coming to court. However, in many cases, a third-party mediator is extremely helpful to give litigants the power to negotiate their own outcome and settlement. As a trained mediator, Dennis will encourage mediation in all civil matters. In cases where no settlement is reached, Dennis will be a fair judge to provide each litigant his or her day in court.

Endorsements

Dave Coulter

Ferndale Mayor

Raylon Leaks-May

Ferndale City Council

Dan Martin

Ferndale City Council

Greg Pawlica

Ferndale City Council

Melanie Piana

Former Ferndale Council
Mayoral Candidate

Tomiko Gumbleton

Former Ferndale Council

Jeannie Davis

Ferndale Resident

Kat Bruner James

Ferndale Resident

Deena Kachadoorian

Ferndale Resident

Janet & Olga Narich

Ferndale Resident

Kat Bruner James

Ferndale Resident

Ken & Dianne Smith

Ferndale Resident

Phyllis Whittie

Ferndale Resident

Barbarra Whittie

Ferndale Resident

Kate Baker

Ferndale Resident

Dennis Burns

Ferndale Resident

Pat & Diane Dengate

Ferndale Resident

Pat & Diane Dengate

Ferndale Resident

Sean Drate

Ferndale Resident

Tanis Duprey

Ferndale Resident

Mary Schusterbauer

Ferndale Resident

Rudy Serra

Ferndale Resident

Clarissa Gayer

Ferndale Resident

Ann Warner

Neighboring Resident

Dennis & Lauren O’Meara

Neighboring Resident

Keith Stickley

Neighboring Resident

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Dennis Whittie

Dennis Whittie

Dennis’ Plans for 43rd District Court

Dennis’ Plans for 43rd District Court

Functional Sentencing

Establish Closer Ties to Local Schools

Mental Health Specialty Court Docket

Civil Mediation

Endorsements

Endorsements

Dave Coulter

Ferndale Mayor

Raylon Leaks-May

Ferndale City Council

Dan Martin

Ferndale City Council

Greg Pawlica

Ferndale City Council

Melanie Piana

Former Ferndale Council Mayoral Candidate

Tomiko Gumbleton

Former Ferndale Council

Jeannie Davis

Ferndale Resident

Kat Bruner James

Ferndale Resident

Deena Kachadoorian

Ferndale Resident

Janet & Olga Narich

Ferndale Resident

Kat Bruner James

Ferndale Resident

Ken & Dianne Smith

Ferndale Resident

Phyllis Whittie

Ferndale Resident

Barbarra Whittie

Ferndale Resident

Kate Baker

Ferndale Resident

Dennis Burns

Ferndale Resident

Pat & Diane Dengate

Ferndale Resident

Pat & Diane Dengate

Ferndale Resident

Sean Drate

Ferndale Resident

Tanis Duprey

Ferndale Resident

Mary Schusterbauer

Ferndale Resident

Rudy Serra

Ferndale Resident

Clarissa Gayer

Ferndale Resident

Ann Warner

Neighboring Resident

Dennis & Lauren O’Meara

Neighboring Resident

Keith Stickley

Neighboring Resident

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1510 Camden
Ferndale, MI 48220