With Sparks Judge Jim Spoo retiring this year, two candidates seek to fill his seat: Deputy District Attorney Robert DeLong and criminal defense attorney Jesse Kalter.
They are running for Sparks Municipal Court’s Department 2.
The court is responsible for adjudicating traffic and criminal misdemeanor violations as well as code violations in the city of Sparks.
Election Day is Nov. 5. Early voting runs from Oct. 19 to Nov. 1.
Who is Robert DeLong running for Sparks Municipal Court judge Dept. 2?
- 3 issues to focus on if elected: Recidivism, access to the court and educating the community regarding civil traffic infractions
- Age: 45
- Education: Graduate of Reed High School, St. Mary’s College of California and BYU Law School.
- Occupation: Deputy District Attorney, Washoe County
- Family: Married with 3 children
Who is Jesse B. Kalter running for Sparks Municipal Court judge Dept. 2?
- 3 issues to focus on if elected: Court efficiency and respect of witnesses’ time, addressing how the law changed where all minor traffic violations are civil infractions and not misdemeanors, and transparency such as public Zoom access to hearings and easier and more affordable record requests
- Age: 45
- Education: bachelor’s in English, Juris Doctor
- Occupation: Attorney
- Family: Single