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Now semi-retired after 53 years in the woodworking business, Jim Beavers is looking for another challenge.
He is one of six candidates for the Murray County magistrate judge post 2, which is a part-time position. The nonpartisan election on July 31 will either determine the winner or the top two will compete in a runoff later this year. The other candidates are Leroy Green, Eric Hooker, Kevin Jones, Mike Padgett and John Waters.
“I guess you could say I wanted a little more going on in my life while I’m still here on Earth,” Beavers said.
Beavers says that neither he nor his opponents know the inner workings of the court because they have not been there. But he pledges to give citizens a fair shake.
“My promise to the citizens of Murray County is to provide you common sense, non-biased judgments in your judicial system,” Beavers said. “I will not bring any undue obligations with me as I will not accept any contributions for my campaign. I will be under no obligation to anyone.”
Beavers said if elected he will have an open door policy if someone is not satisfied with his decision.
“This is a job if you hear 100 cases, you can make 50 people happy and 50 people mad,” Beavers said. “I would propose that under an appointment, just don’t walk in, I’ll sit down and tell you why I made my decision.”
Beavers, 71, has belonged to several civic organizations. He said he was one of the founders of Murray County youth sports, which are now under the recreation department. Beavers was on the Chatsworth Water Commission for 12 years and the Chatsworth Housing Authority for 17 years.
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July 21, 2012
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