City of Salem Municipal Court Judge

Jane Aiken

OCCUPATION: Trial attorney, 1984-present; Salem Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem, 2000-present.

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Private law practice (1984-present); Deputy District Attorney (1980-1984).

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Oregon School of Law, J.D. (1978); University of Oregon, B. S. (1975).

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon Department of Transportation - Traffic Safety Committee; Governor’s Advisory Committee on DUII; Deputy District Attorney: Marion, Coos, and Benton Counties; Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee; Historic Deepwood Estate Long-Range Planning Committee.

“I’ve served six years as a Pro Tem Judge for Salem’s Municipal Court. As a prosecutor and defense attorney, I’ve tried hundreds of criminal cases. I have the experience and vision to lead Salem’s Municipal Court.”

Jane Aiken will:

Establish a Violations Bureau;

Streamline the trial process, expand Night Court, create an Early Disposition Program; and

Work with the schools to create a traffic safety program.

“ Jane Aiken in an outstanding choice for Salem Municipal Court. She represents the very best in experience, judicial integrity, and dedication to the Salem community.”

Walt Beglau, Marion County District Attorney

“ Jane knows when to be firm and when to be compassionate. She’s the best candidate for the job because of her vast experience in solving problems and enforcing our laws. With her leadership, our City court will become more efficient and effective. Please vote for Jane to make the tough legal decisions in Salem.”

Dan Clem, Councilor

Also endorsed by:

Hon. Terry A. Leggert, Marion County Circuit Court Judge, Hon. Joseph V. Ochoa, Marion County Circuit Judge, Hon. Fred Avera, Polk County Circuit Court Judge, Hon. William Horner, Polk County Circuit Court Judge, Hon. David V. Brewer, Chief Judge, Oregon Court of Appeals and Hon. Janice Zyryanoff, Woodburn Municipal Judge.

Community Service: Children’s Theatre Foundation, Multi-Disciplinary DUII Training Task Force (1992) and Conference (1995), Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Oregon State Bar Indigent Defense Task Force - Co Chair.

JANE AIKEN FOR JUDGE . . . BECAUSE EXPERIENCE MATTERS

(This information furnished by Jane Aiken and is printed exactly as submitted.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.