2006 Seattle Elections

General Elections Voters' Guide

Seattle Municipal Court Judge Position 3 - Ron A. Mamiya

Ron A. Mamiya - Nonpartisan

ron_mamiya@yahoo.com
(206) 459-5622

"Thank you for the privilege and opportunity to continue to serve the citizens of our City. I look forward to the challenges ahead." Ron, a third generation Seattleite, has a vested interest in our community, the welfare of this City and its inhabitants. Ron Mamiya attended Seattle’s Franklin High School, graduating from the University of Washington and Gonzaga School of Law. Involved in community and legal activities for over 30 years, he has been appointed by the State Supreme Court to numerous commissions and boards including the Minority and Justice Commission, and State Court Interpreter Commission. He is also an active participant in a variety of non-profit civic boards and organizations, including the Northwest School for Hearing Impaired Children, Seattle’s Nikkei Concerns and is president of the Nikkei Heritage Association of Washington.

The Municipal Court of Seattle, "the people’s court," is the busiest court in the State. Composed of 8 judges and more than 240 employees, it adjudicates over 50% of the misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors in King County. With ever increasing demands upon its resources, the Municipal Court is a leader in the use of technology and progressive management techniques to provide efficient and effective access to its services.

The Municipal Court of Seattle’s large caseload, urban setting and diverse population presents unique challenges. As a skilled trial judge, Ron’s work ethic, commitment to equal justice, and understanding of human nature provide him with all the tools necessary to meet the future needs of this complex court. Substantial judicial experience, common sense, fairness and integrity are qualities that make him well qualified for this position.

Judge Mamiya is proud to be a member of the most diverse bench in the state. Such diversity is a substantial step toward restoring public confidence that everyone will be provided "equal justice under the law."

Ron enjoys coaching football, fishing, golf, bonsai, and spending time with his wife and sons.

Unopposed