Welcome to my website, and thank you for taking time to learn more about my candidacy.

My name is John Dalton, and I'm running for Kane County Resident Judge, because the people of Kane County deserve to have judges they can rely on to uphold the integrity of the law. As Kane County Resident Judge, I will use my experience as an arbitrator and a trial attorney to render fair and independent decisions.

I will work hard to protect the rights of Kane County citizens, remaining a fair and independent voice for the people. I will use my background as an arbitrator for 10 years and trial attorney for 22 years, to preserve a safe and just community.

I believe that serving as judge is an opportunity to give back to the people of Kane County. I will work hard to implement practices that save time and money, including implementing an on-line system that would allow residents to pay traffic fines, seek court supervision or request a trial date without having to appear in court.

I will not accept campaign contributions from lawyers or organizations representing lawyers. Taking contributions from lawyers creates a conflict of interest. Those same lawyers may appear before me in court, and that’s not ethical. The citizens of Kane County have the right to a fair trial and an impartial judge. Accepting contributions from attorneys would bring my independence and integrity into question.

According to a report published last year by The Brennan Center for Justice, “…over two-thirds of citizens and nearly half of state judges believe that campaign contributions influence judge’s decisions…” The report, Fair Courts: Setting Recusal Standards, cited studies of judicial rulings in Ohio and Louisiana which showed a strong correlation between campaign contributions and judicial decisions.

On November 2, 2010, I ask that you vote John G. Dalton for Kane County Resident Judge. 

Please consider supporting me by volunteering and by joining my online campaign. Check out our new endorsements! We have over 65 now, and are adding more daily.

Join us at the East Dundee and/or the St Charles St. Patrick's Day Parades on March 13th!

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

John Dalton