Out of all the candidates I will be voting for Paula Aigner. She has 21 years of experience making good rational decisions. She has presided over civil and criminal cases. She has shown that she can be trusted to be impartial and fair. Help Blair County out by electing Paula Aigner. Gail Thompson Altoona
As a practicing Blair County attorney for more than four decades, I have frequently worked professionally with Suzanne Bigelow-Cherry, including our work as team members on the Blair County Family Drug Court. Members from the legal community were selected by Judge Timothy Sullivan and served on the court without compensation. Family Drug Court focused on issues of mental health, drug addiction, trauma, domestic violence, abuse and neglect, all with the goal to remedy those issues, reunite families and prevent further involvement with the various Court systems. I can speak highly ...
One of the most important choices for Blair Countians is the upcoming judge race. I ask the reader to consider what is most important in their lives and the best interests of our community here in our county. The Judicial Branch of our government must follow the law as it was written by the legislature, and not try to twist case law into a law which does not exist in reality. The legal concept is Purposivism — the original intention of the specific law. Lou Schmitt is a real conservative leader, a constitutionalist, is pro-Second Amendment and believes that public safety and law ...
I met John Sisto about 25 years ago while I was a young trooper and he was a young defense attorney. Over the years, I got to know John in and out of the courtroom. I support him for Blair County judge because: Intelligence: The law is a very complex thing, not as simple as they make it out to be in TV shows. It takes great intelligence and a long time to master; John has done that. Integrity: John is the same person in and out of the courtroom. John says what he means and doesn’t change his mind due to public opinion. Fairness: It doesn’t matter if John agrees with or even ...
It is with great enthusiasm to endorse Paula Aigner for Blair County Common Pleas Judge. Beyond her legal expertise, Paula has spent years giving back to the community, demonstrating the same fairness, compassion and commitment that she brings to the courtroom. A judge should not just know the law, but also understand the community they serve. Judge Aigner embodies this principle through her service, proving that she sees justice as more than just a legal decision—it’s about ensuring that everyone has a fair chance at a better future. Lisa (Lightner) Georgiana Hollidaysburg
I am writing this letter in support of Attorney John Sisto for Blair County judge. I have been in the front line for 40 years with law enforcement in Blair County. We need Attorney Sisto to tackle Blair County’s rising drug-related issues. I have known Attorney Sisto for 50 years and his work ethic, character and integrity will be an asset to our court system. Attorney Sisto is a highly qualified attorney who has extensive courtroom experience. It is that kind of experience that will make him an outstanding judge. Randy Feathers Altoona