Montgomery County Clerk of Court of Common Pleas
Responsibilities: To issue, receive, and maintain legal documents, enter judgments, and collect court costs, fines, fees, and restitution for appellate and common pleas courts, and also to issue and transfer automobile and water craft certificates of title. Term of office: 4 years.This is a special election for an unexpired term ending 12/31/2020.
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Lynn Cooper
(Dem)
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Mike Foley
(Rep)
What ideas do you have to make the office of the Clerk of Court operate more effectively?
Describe the skills and experience which qualify you to be Clerk of Court.
Education/Experience
I have 22+ years working for Montgomery County - 20 of them with the Clerk and Court. I have my Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management and Master's Degree in Public Administration.
Transparent decision making and ethical leadership will allow me to re-establish trust with partners and employees. This will contribute to the office operating more effectively and efficiently. Fiscal responsibility is of the utmost importance to me. I will ensure tax dollars are not wasted and services will improve. Eliminating many unnecessary administrative positions and ensuring proper front line staffing will be crucial for improvements. Finally, my proven 22+ years of public service includes innovative leadership, which will ensure the office runs fairly and more effectively.
My bachelor’s degree in organizational management, and my master’s degree in public administration, provide an excellent foundation for leadership. Most important, my 22+ years with Montgomery County, 20+ with the Clerk of Court's Office and the Courts, make me the best person for the job. I am a Certified Court Manager through the National Center for State Courts and the Ohio Supreme Court. My involvement in developing and implementing technology in the Clerk’s Office also qualify me to be Clerk of Courts.
Education/Experience
Ohio State University- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Mgmt/ Finance. US Army/ National Guard. Montgomery County- Clerk of Courts. Senior Healthcare Solutions- President. Ohio BMV- Deputy Registrar. First Watch Restaurants- Area Developer
Since elected in 2018 as your County Clerk of Courts, I have brought transformative practices to the forefront. Technology has played a central role in improving efficiencies. Unlike many Courthouses, Montgomery County is leading the way in both Electronic Filing and our Public Records Online system (PRO). Documents can be filed and viewed 24/7. I recently introduced a text message notification system, credit card processing, and a legal Help Center to bring extra resources to those seeking help navigating the court system. Our priorities continue to be both Technology and Customer Service!
My tenure as Clerk has been one of increased effectiveness and fiscal responsibility. As a former Deputy Registrar, veteran, and small business owner, I believe in running a government office both efficiently and effectively. I have committed to putting over a million dollars/ year back into the County Treasury for various County needs- the only County official to do so! Offering additional services and giving back to the Community is very important to me, so I started an Outreach Program that assists residents where they live, work, and raise their families. Visit CourthouseToYou.com
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