Matthew L. Flower, Candidate for Magisterial District Judge, 03-3-02 – Northampton County
Apr 2, 2025
🗣️ As a candidate for Magisterial District Judge in District 03-3-02, I believe the justice system should work for everyone — but too often, it feels like it’s working around us instead. That connection starts not in courtrooms, but in conversations.
🤝 That’s why I’m launching a Listening Tour across our district. This isn’t a photo op. It’s not about speeches. It’s about sitting down with real people in real places — and asking what justice should actually feel like in our community.
Let’s be honest — the court system can feel like a fortress. We elect judges, but once they’re on the bench, they can become godlike, unreachable, and out of touch.
Judicial impartiality is important. But being unbiased is not the same as being isolated. I believe a judge should be fair and independent, yes — but also accessible, approachable, and connected to the people they serve.
If you're a resident of Bath, Chapman, Stockertown, Wind Gap, Bushkill, Moore Township, or Plainfield Township, I want to hear from you.
Whether you’ve had direct experience with the court system or simply care about fairness in your neighborhood, your voice matters. What’s working? What’s not? What could be better?
I’m not asking you to come to a courtroom. I’m coming to you — to your kitchen table, your backyard, or a small neighborhood gathering.
Because justice shouldn’t start with a summons. It should start with a conversation.
During these conversations, people have opened up about more than just opinions — they’ve shared real, lived experiences. One concern I’ve heard again and again is about access to the court system.
Too often, working people are forced to take time off from their jobs — unpaid — just to resolve a minor infraction or citation. The alternative? A steep fine, a suspended license, or even more severe consequences. That’s not justice. That’s pressure.
A fair system must be accessible — not just technically, but practically. If someone has to risk their paycheck to show up in court, we’re doing something wrong.
I want to truly understand what people need and want from a court system, so we can best serve them — even if they would rather not be there.
I’m running for this office because I believe justice should feel fair, not fear-based. It should reflect our values — not punish people for being busy, broke, or overwhelmed.
If you’ve had an experience like this — or have ideas about how the court could do better — we want to hear them.
🛋️ Let’s talk justice at your kitchen table.
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— Matthew Flower