NAME: Dale Burns
CANDIDATE FOR: Cabell County Magistrate
CAMPAIGN WEBSITE: ,
HOME CITY: Huntington
PARTY: nonpartisan race
PERSONAL STATEMENT: Cabell County is at a critical moment in itòòò½ÊÓƵ™s history. Crime associated with drugs must be stopped. òòò½ÊÓƵ Magistrate, I am committed to strong enforcement of all state laws to protect the public and their property. Iòòò½ÊÓƵ™m committed to a fair, firm and equitable judicial system. Now more than ever, we need to elect judges who have integrity, who are honest and fair. These are the values I have always upheld in both my professional career and personal family life.
AGE: 63
EDUCATION: Bacheloròòò½ÊÓƵ™s Degree from Marshall University, Major Criminal Justice; Huntington East High School.
CURRENT OCCUPATION: Homeland Security Federal Contract Security Officer for Federal Buildings located in Huntington.
OTHER WORK HISTORY: Prime Copy Plus Owner and Operator, Bristol Myers Squibb Sales Representative, Huntington Police Officer.
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: Fraternal Order of Police, Moose Lodge 2586.
ENDORSEMENTS: Fraternal Order of Police Gold Star Lodge 65, òòò½ÊÓƵ Deputy Sheriffsòòò½ÊÓƵ™ òòò½ÊÓƵsociation, Fraternal Order of Police Cabell County Lodge 122.
FAMILY: Wife of 31 years, Cathy; daughters, Katie and Kelsie.
1. What traits set you apart from the field of candidates and qualify you to be a magistrate?
With over 20 years combined experience in law enforcement as a Huntington Police Officer and Homeland Security Federal Contract Security Officer, and 20 years business experience as the owner/operator of my own business, Iòòò½ÊÓƵ™m uniquely qualified to handle the criminal and civil cases required of our Magistrate Judges. I bring the trifecta of law enforcement, administrative and supervisory experience.
2. What kind of experience do you have with law enforcement or the law profession?
Iòòò½ÊÓƵ™ve proudly served as a Huntington Police Officer and currently provide Homeland Security as Contract Security at Federal Buildings located in Huntington. Combined I have over 20 years of law enforcement experience. My undergraduate degree is in Criminal Justice from Marshall University.
3. How would you make the officer more efficient?
I want to work with the judicial officers to review and evaluate docket scheduling of court hearings to reduce the continuance of cases, adjudicate in a timely fashion and expedite the legal process. This will ensure a more speedy trial, overall more safety for all and less waste of time and money.
