September 10, 2025 • 8 mins
So many voters are fatigued to see judges releasing violent criminals onto our streets. Many of the judges are elected without much knowledge about their personal views and biases.
Iris Wilbur Glick wants to change this information deficit.
Her new organization Louisville Judges Watch, is an independent campaign to spotlight information on judicial candidates before voters go to the polls.
Iris Glick and Terry Meiners discussed the need for accountability for people in positions of power: judges, police, social workers.
Iris Wilbur Glick wants to change this information deficit.
Her new organization Louisville Judges Watch, is an independent campaign to spotlight information on judicial candidates before voters go to the polls.
Iris Glick and Terry Meiners discussed the need for accountability for people in positions of power: judges, police, social workers.
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Speaker 1 (00:01):
Here on news radio eight forty whas Terry Miners here,
one of my friends from the world in the universe,
we've known each other for several years, is back with
a project I think you need to hear about. Iris
wilburg Lick.
Speaker 2 (00:17):
Nice to see you again, Hi, Terry, Thank you for
having me.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
Always good to see. How's the baby?
Speaker 2 (00:22):
You know, not a baby anymore? I know, almost four?
And yeah, I got to keep keep an eye on
that one.
Speaker 1 (00:27):
Well, you and her husband have done the best you
can with your little four year old who'll soon be
an eight year old. He'll soon be a twelve year old,
sixteen year old. I know you have so much adventure
ahead of you, but you stay busy. I see you
all the time connected to various campaigns, and you know
your lobbyist essentially yes.
Speaker 2 (00:46):
My day job yep, advocating and trying to address the
issue of the day, working in partnership with government to
solve complex problems.
Speaker 1 (00:54):
Good for you. I saw what you're connected to in
this latest project, Louisville Judges Watch, hold criminals Accountable, protect
our community. Wow, so many people are using those phrases
all around America, and it is as we're in an
interesting time now where we're seeing so many crimes committed
(01:19):
by people who've had way too many chances. Is that
essentially what you're centering this on.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
There's a lot of energy behind what you just described, Terry.
I mean the last several years, our community, we've had
collective conversations about Louisville not being on the right track
when it comes to public safety for our city to
feel safe, and what are we doing as a community
to hold elected officials accountable who ultimately need to think
(01:47):
about the way that we you know, serve justice and
when it comes to violent offenders, repeat violent offenders, criminals,
you know, there is a growing call for action for
you know, like officials be held accountable to you keep
our neighborhood safe. And that's that's the spirit of organization.
We're an independent campaign organization and we're seeking to engage
(02:10):
voters lavillions to have access to more information so they
feel empowered going to the ballot box.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
That's the whole thing is you walk in on election
day and they say flip the card over and then
there's a bunch of judicial races and I don't know
these people, but a lot of people go, oh, I
recognize the last name or whatever, and it's like, is
that enough information?
Speaker 2 (02:30):
And what you just described, Terry, is what we're seeing
when you look at the voter participation drop off. So
at the top of the ticket, which are typically you know,
the well known races, lots of you know, campaign dollars
spent high visibility with the candidates and they're messaging a
lot of attention, rightfully, So you know, at the top
of the ticket partisan races. But when you go down
our Louisville Jefferson County ballot, typically you flip the page over,
(02:54):
you see tons of judicial races, nonpartisan. So we're what
average a villain go to get information about candidates contrast
information you know, their platforms, like their viewpoints on critical
pieces to you know, what makes a judge effective. And
so you know, our mission is to collect information, to
(03:15):
hear from stakeholder groups and identify what role can we
play to elevate these races, create more visibility and create
information access points so voters feel empowered going to vote
and informed.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
Does someone in your organization Louisville judges watch sit face
to face with a candidate or do you go to
some place where that candidate is speaking and then take notes.
Speaker 2 (03:39):
Sure, So I'm in the process of having conversations with
all types of stakeholders, I mean everyone ranging from retired judges, prosecutors,
victim advocate groups, you name it, and I think each
one of those stakeholders, including law enforcement, have an important
story to tell. And the more information we gather, the
more that we'll be equipped to actually showcase contrast opportunities
(04:02):
between you know, candidates when there's a contested race, and
so we're compiling that information now. Candidates for next November
have not formally filed. That'll begin early November through early January.
So at that point we'll be able to determine how
the table is set if there's runoffs, so to speak,
in the primary. Again, these are nonpartisan races, but if
they're contested early on, the top two vote getters will
(04:24):
advance to November and then ultimately, you know, we'll be
able to determine how we impact in November.
Speaker 1 (04:29):
So you wait until see who the actual November candidates
are before you start doing the clawing for information.
Speaker 2 (04:35):
Nope, Nope, that information is happening now, particularly you know
the judges that are occupying the seats now, and so
there's plenty of information out there, but you know, we'll
continue to gauge and see as you know, candidates file,
you know, if there is going to be contested races
and so forth, and then figure out how do we
make an impact in May and how do we make
an impact in November.
Speaker 1 (04:53):
Right then, we're all seeing news stories about various people
who shouldn't be out and we know it. It happened
here locally not long ago. This thing in Charlotte, North
Carolina right now has got people just catches their attention
and thinks, why does someone who's been arrested fourteen times
four felony convictions, why are they out there? And then
people come rush in and say, well, we need to
(05:15):
be more patient with someone. But we're told by officials
not just here but everywhere crime is down. They tell
us that over and over again. But the real life
boots on the ground tells us otherwise that there still
needs to be more accountability from people in positions of power. Judges,
(05:37):
and you know, we get it. You know, law enforcement
talks about it. Judges don't. They tend to stay out
of it, but they are a key component in whether
or not certain people are out walking the streets, who
most of the public thinks they shouldn't have that right.
They've given up that right by their felonious activities.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
Judges hold a tremendous power, and it is time that
that voters livillions here filled directly, you know, engage have
opportunities to gain access to information in a way that
they feel empowered going to the ballot box. And for
us here at home, what happened on August eighth, to
that wife, to that mother, that woman, our neighbor, like
(06:19):
you know, a livillion, you know, experiencing a violent crime,
you know firsthand with someone who has a criminal history,
of violent criminal history. There's deep frustrations and we've seen
our community come together and have very important conversations of
why was this individual out, how were they able to
have an opportunity to commit such a violent crime, and
(06:41):
the frustrations felt from you know, all stakeholders. But to
that family, that poor family, you know, what happened on
August eighth in our community, it's indefensible and I think,
you know, we're going to continue to have conversations of
what are voters going to do about it?
Speaker 1 (06:55):
So you want people to just go to your website,
Louisville judgeswatch dot org.
Speaker 2 (07:00):
Absolutely, Terry, and there's opportunities for everyone. If you have
something to say, if you have a story to tell,
if you're a victim yourself, and you want to get
engaged with our organization, we welcome that. Like I said,
I'm meeting with all types of stakeholders, even some of
the critical voices in our community, and I welcome that.
(07:20):
I think the public safety is an issue that brings
all of us together. We all want to improve public safety,
and this is our ability to educate voters so they
feel informed in elections and judicial elections that typically don't
get a lot of attention. But Terry, we want to
encourage grassroots support, so I'm working on pledges. We'll need
the resources to get our message out to engage next cycle,
(07:42):
but I also want to convey that this is a
grassroots movement that a lot of Pavilions feel that they
don't have power, that they don't have a role. We
absolutely we're in control here and it starts at the
ballot box.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
All right, Iris, it's good to see you again. Thanks here,
Glad you're working hard on this project too. Elect using
judges who will hold criminals accountable, and keep Louisville safe.
That's what it says right on your website, and we'll
just send people there to read more and learn more
about what you're doing. Thank you all right website, louisvillejudgeswatch
dot org. Thank you Iris. Click back in a minute.
(08:15):
On news radio, wait forty whas
Here on news radio eight forty whas Terry Miners here,
one of my friends from the world in the universe,
we've known each other for several years, is back with
a project I think you need to hear about. Iris
wilburg Lick.
Speaker 2 (00:17):
Nice to see you again, Hi, Terry, Thank you for
having me.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
Always good to see. How's the baby?
Speaker 2 (00:22):
You know, not a baby anymore? I know, almost four?
And yeah, I got to keep keep an eye on
that one.
Speaker 1 (00:27):
Well, you and her husband have done the best you
can with your little four year old who'll soon be
an eight year old. He'll soon be a twelve year old,
sixteen year old. I know you have so much adventure
ahead of you, but you stay busy. I see you
all the time connected to various campaigns, and you know
your lobbyist essentially yes.
Speaker 2 (00:46):
My day job yep, advocating and trying to address the
issue of the day, working in partnership with government to
solve complex problems.
Speaker 1 (00:54):
Good for you. I saw what you're connected to in
this latest project, Louisville Judges Watch, hold criminals Accountable, protect
our community. Wow, so many people are using those phrases
all around America, and it is as we're in an
interesting time now where we're seeing so many crimes committed
(01:19):
by people who've had way too many chances. Is that
essentially what you're centering this on.
Speaker 2 (01:25):
There's a lot of energy behind what you just described, Terry.
I mean the last several years, our community, we've had
collective conversations about Louisville not being on the right track
when it comes to public safety for our city to
feel safe, and what are we doing as a community
to hold elected officials accountable who ultimately need to think
(01:47):
about the way that we you know, serve justice and
when it comes to violent offenders, repeat violent offenders, criminals,
you know, there is a growing call for action for
you know, like officials be held accountable to you keep
our neighborhood safe. And that's that's the spirit of organization.
We're an independent campaign organization and we're seeking to engage
(02:10):
voters lavillions to have access to more information so they
feel empowered going to the ballot box.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
That's the whole thing is you walk in on election
day and they say flip the card over and then
there's a bunch of judicial races and I don't know
these people, but a lot of people go, oh, I
recognize the last name or whatever, and it's like, is
that enough information?
Speaker 2 (02:30):
And what you just described, Terry, is what we're seeing
when you look at the voter participation drop off. So
at the top of the ticket, which are typically you know,
the well known races, lots of you know, campaign dollars
spent high visibility with the candidates and they're messaging a
lot of attention, rightfully, So you know, at the top
of the ticket partisan races. But when you go down
our Louisville Jefferson County ballot, typically you flip the page over,
(02:54):
you see tons of judicial races, nonpartisan. So we're what
average a villain go to get information about candidates contrast
information you know, their platforms, like their viewpoints on critical
pieces to you know, what makes a judge effective. And
so you know, our mission is to collect information, to
(03:15):
hear from stakeholder groups and identify what role can we
play to elevate these races, create more visibility and create
information access points so voters feel empowered going to vote
and informed.
Speaker 1 (03:28):
Does someone in your organization Louisville judges watch sit face
to face with a candidate or do you go to
some place where that candidate is speaking and then take notes.
Speaker 2 (03:39):
Sure, So I'm in the process of having conversations with
all types of stakeholders, I mean everyone ranging from retired judges, prosecutors,
victim advocate groups, you name it, and I think each
one of those stakeholders, including law enforcement, have an important
story to tell. And the more information we gather, the
more that we'll be equipped to actually showcase contrast opportunities
(04:02):
between you know, candidates when there's a contested race, and
so we're compiling that information now. Candidates for next November
have not formally filed. That'll begin early November through early January.
So at that point we'll be able to determine how
the table is set if there's runoffs, so to speak,
in the primary. Again, these are nonpartisan races, but if
they're contested early on, the top two vote getters will
(04:24):
advance to November and then ultimately, you know, we'll be
able to determine how we impact in November.
Speaker 1 (04:29):
So you wait until see who the actual November candidates
are before you start doing the clawing for information.
Speaker 2 (04:35):
Nope, Nope, that information is happening now, particularly you know
the judges that are occupying the seats now, and so
there's plenty of information out there, but you know, we'll
continue to gauge and see as you know, candidates file,
you know, if there is going to be contested races
and so forth, and then figure out how do we
make an impact in May and how do we make
an impact in November.
Speaker 1 (04:53):
Right then, we're all seeing news stories about various people
who shouldn't be out and we know it. It happened
here locally not long ago. This thing in Charlotte, North
Carolina right now has got people just catches their attention
and thinks, why does someone who's been arrested fourteen times
four felony convictions, why are they out there? And then
people come rush in and say, well, we need to
(05:15):
be more patient with someone. But we're told by officials
not just here but everywhere crime is down. They tell
us that over and over again. But the real life
boots on the ground tells us otherwise that there still
needs to be more accountability from people in positions of power. Judges,
(05:37):
and you know, we get it. You know, law enforcement
talks about it. Judges don't. They tend to stay out
of it, but they are a key component in whether
or not certain people are out walking the streets, who
most of the public thinks they shouldn't have that right.
They've given up that right by their felonious activities.
Speaker 2 (05:57):
Judges hold a tremendous power, and it is time that
that voters livillions here filled directly, you know, engage have
opportunities to gain access to information in a way that
they feel empowered going to the ballot box. And for
us here at home, what happened on August eighth, to
that wife, to that mother, that woman, our neighbor, like
(06:19):
you know, a livillion, you know, experiencing a violent crime,
you know firsthand with someone who has a criminal history,
of violent criminal history. There's deep frustrations and we've seen
our community come together and have very important conversations of
why was this individual out, how were they able to
have an opportunity to commit such a violent crime, and
(06:41):
the frustrations felt from you know, all stakeholders. But to
that family, that poor family, you know, what happened on
August eighth in our community, it's indefensible and I think,
you know, we're going to continue to have conversations of
what are voters going to do about it?
Speaker 1 (06:55):
So you want people to just go to your website,
Louisville judgeswatch dot org.
Speaker 2 (07:00):
Absolutely, Terry, and there's opportunities for everyone. If you have
something to say, if you have a story to tell,
if you're a victim yourself, and you want to get
engaged with our organization, we welcome that. Like I said,
I'm meeting with all types of stakeholders, even some of
the critical voices in our community, and I welcome that.
(07:20):
I think the public safety is an issue that brings
all of us together. We all want to improve public safety,
and this is our ability to educate voters so they
feel informed in elections and judicial elections that typically don't
get a lot of attention. But Terry, we want to
encourage grassroots support, so I'm working on pledges. We'll need
the resources to get our message out to engage next cycle,
(07:42):
but I also want to convey that this is a
grassroots movement that a lot of Pavilions feel that they
don't have power, that they don't have a role. We
absolutely we're in control here and it starts at the
ballot box.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
All right, Iris, it's good to see you again. Thanks here,
Glad you're working hard on this project too. Elect using
judges who will hold criminals accountable, and keep Louisville safe.
That's what it says right on your website, and we'll
just send people there to read more and learn more
about what you're doing. Thank you all right website, louisvillejudgeswatch
dot org. Thank you Iris. Click back in a minute.
(08:15):
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