Endorsement: Wade Padgett, Chief Magistrate

Editor:

J. Wade Padgett, candidate for Chief Magistrate Judge of Columbia County, is a man of courage, integrity and superior qualifications. I urge the voters of Columbia County to elect him.

Wade has great personal integrity. He learned at an early age from his mother, that -- despite meager beginnings -- hard work and unquestionable ethics will stand you well in any company. He learned from his father, a career law enforcement officer, that obstacles in life are not to be surrendered to but overcome. It was his work ethic and reputation for moral character that earned him the confidence of the Fraternal Order of Police such that they have endorsed his candidacy in this election.

Wade's qualifications are unmatched when it comes to trial experience. He handled thousands of cases as a prosecutor, from DUI to murder. He has fought just as diligently on behalf of families, the underprivileged, and property owners in his private practice.

J. Wade Padgett has the courage, integrity and qualifications to make the tough decisions. When the order of the day is bold action he will screw his courage to the sticking point and not let you down. That's the way his parents raised him.

Bobby L. Christine

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