03/05/2026
Serving this community from the bench for the last four years has been the highest honor of my professional life. As this chapter closes, my first priority is to say thank you.
To the voters: Whether you cast your ballot for me or another, your participation is what keeps our system of local government accountable. To those who shared their stories: Hearing how a fair hearing or a moment of respect impacted your lives reminded me daily why this work matters. Your trust was my greatest reward.
The Justice of the Peace and Municipal Court represent the "People’s Court." In these seats, judicial temperament outweighs political policy. A judge’s primary duty is to ensure that every individual who walks through those doors is treated with dignity, heard with patience, and judged with impartiality.
Campaigning allows you to see the best and worst of your community, and over these last few weeks, I have met some truly exceptional individuals who care deeply about our future. Our community is at its strongest when we choose leaders who prioritize people over politics and morals over greed. I am confident the best person for these courts will emerge to serve you with the same integrity this community deserves.
My commitment to the integrity of our court has always come before any politics. I encourage each of you to reach out, meet the candidates, and look for the leader who understands that this office is about people, not politics. When you find that heart for service, embrace it.
While my time in this specific role is concluding, my dedication to this community is not. I look forward to the future and plan to remain deeply involved in the community we all call home. It has been a privilege to serve you.
Judge William Waggoner