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Glenda Smith, appellate attorney, speaks to council about her judicial candidacy
Summary
Glenda Smith introduced herself to the council and described a long legal career and her candidacy for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas general division; she said judges serve the whole community regardless of party affiliation and asked for votes on May 5.
Glenda Smith, speaking as a guest, told the council she is running for a seat on the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas general division and described her background in federal litigation, appellate practice and work on public‑records litigation.
She said she served as a deputy attorney general, as special counsel to the Ohio attorney general’s office, and as a hearing examiner for the state. Smith asked for support in the May 5 election and framed her pitch around experience handling civil controversies, criminal cases and public‑interest litigation.
"Judges serve the whole community regardless of what your party affiliation is," Smith said, adding she is on the ballot and not formally endorsed by the party. She emphasized fairness and a history of arguing cases involving fundamental and civil rights.
Council thanked Smith for speaking; no action by the council was required or taken on the candidacy.
