John,

We have a new and exciting endorsement to share! His name is Brian Bush, and he’s running to be Chattanooga’s next City Court Judge. Here’s why this is such a big deal:

When most people hear “law enforcement” they think of cops, detectives, and correctional officers.

But positions like a City Court Judge are completely overlooked — and it’s a problem.

These are the people responsible for virtually all minor infractions in a given town or city. Parking tickets, juvenile offenses, loitering charges, and more. It’s a tremendous amount of power with very little oversight.

When put in the wrong hands, this authority is used to punish working families — especially Black and brown communities — where a $100 parking ticket can be debilitating for those living paycheck to paycheck.

But in the right hands, a City Court Judge can make decisions that impact hundreds if not thousands of misdemeanor cases in the city, and can approach other minor offenses with a compassionate and rehabilitating lens, rather than a punitive one.

Brian’s election is on May 3rd, and we have an opportunity right now to give him a boost. The support available for these kinds of campaigns is often small, and often fly under the radar. But it’s a seat that he can absolutely win.

Please learn more about Brian Bush’s campaign, sign up for updates, and support him however you can.

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Brian’s vision for City Court is centered on improving the lives of all Chattanoogans, not punishing the most vulnerable.

No matter where you live, this is a chance to win some incredible, positive change for countless families in Tennessee.

Thank you for your help,

Chris Lazare
Real Justice