Laura Bennett stepped to the microphone first. Mary Frazee spoke of a judge who was compassionate but strict enough to help her son through some troubled times. Faced with such opposing images at Monday's meeting, the council postponed a decision to June 11 about whether it should appoint Byno.
Council members say they want more information.
And people are eager to give it to them. Sherri Hanks, who was jailed after she did not pay two traffic tickets, said she saw a judge who was quick to raise fines and put people in jail. One woman whom Hanks shared a cell with was in danger of losing her home because of the prolonged jail time for a traffic ticket, Hanks said. My problem was stupidity. I should have paid my tickets, but they treat you like you are a murderer.