CHIEF MAGISTRATE
Incumbent June Davis will face Republican challenger Monica Durden in the July 15 primary. The winner will compete against democratic candidate Johnny Smith in the November general election.
Davis is seeking reelection to her third term as chief magistrate. Davis said experience is the difference between her and Durden.
Davis said she has over 1,900 in advanced training in law related topics and over 300 hours in judicial training.
“I have spent the past 28 years in service to the citizens of Barrow County,” she said. “I care about what happens in Barrow County.”
Durden said her purpose in running for chief magistrate was “the people.” Durden said she would utilize her 16 years of legal experience to give back to the community.
“If elected, I assure you that I will enter a fair judgment according to the evidence submitted in civil cases,” she said. “I assure you that each offender will be treated fairly but with the knowledge that any alleged offense will be treated as a serious matter.”
Durden said she would perform her job to the best of her abilities and for the benefit of the citizens of Barrow County.
CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT
Lois Bernius, a self-described public servant, has spent the past 25 years as an employee of the Superior Court’s office. She is currently serving as the chief deputy clerk.
“With my working knowledge of the office, I will be ready to assume control of the office,” she said.
Bernius said her priority would be to maintain the public’s records with the utmost integrity and trust.
Challenger Regina McIntyre worked for seven years as the chief deputy clerk and is now currently serving in the accounting department of the Barrow County Leisure Services Board.
McIntyre said she would work to improve customer service and record entry. According to McIntyre, the office currently lags four to 18 days behind in entering records. Her goal is to keep have records entered within two to three days.
“Good is not good enough,” she said. “I want that office to be the best.”
