Ballotpedia, Blake King

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Blake is from Minnesota. He holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University and a master's degree in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma. He lives in Gilbert with his wife and their 5 daughters. He is Catholic. 

Blake works as a lieutenant with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. He previously worked as a police officer with the Chandler Police Department. 

Blake D. King's campaign for Justice of the Peace in Maricopa County for the San Tan Justice Precinct is his first run for public office. 

As of June 27, 2024, Blake D. King’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Legal Experience

Said his top concern are judges and prosecutors throughout the U.S. being politically motivated

Does not have faith in the election process, saying he wants "our elections squared away."

Prioritizes domestic policy over intervening in international affairs.

Said legal philosophy is "Fair, balanced, and non-political.", and promises to " judge cases based on what the LAW says and how I interpret it."

Believes "We have lost God in our lives, which has, in turn, affected every aspect of society."

Supports full parental control over their child's schooling.

- Said his top concern are judges and prosecutors throughout the U.S. being politically motivated
- Does not have faith in the election process, saying he wants "our elections squared away."
- Opposes abortion.
- Opposes gun control.
- Prioritizes domestic policy over intervening in international affairs.
- Said legal philosophy is "Fair, balanced, and non-political.", and promises to " judge cases based on what the LAW says and how I interpret it."
- Believes "We have lost God in our lives, which has, in turn, affected every aspect of society."
- Supports full parental control over their child's schooling.

Judicial Philosophy

Believes judges must hold people accountable for their actions, saying far too many judges "make terrible decisions because they lack the backbone to hold people accountable. "

Believes current JP judges are "abusing and overspending the budget for pro tempor judges... they use tax payer money to pay for fill judges."

Promises to be responsible with taxpayer dollars.

Supports upholding financial transparency in any government position.

Supports the U.S. Constitution and promises to abide by his oath to uphold the Constitution.

- Believes judges must hold people accountable for their actions, saying far too many judges "make terrible decisions because they lack the backbone to hold people accountable. "
- Believes current JP judges are "abusing and overspending the budget for pro tempor judges... they use tax payer money to pay for fill judges."
- Promises to be responsible with taxpayer dollars.
- Supports upholding financial transparency in any government position.
- Supports the U.S. Constitution and promises to abide by his oath to uphold the Constitution.

Judicial Administration

Supports treating people equally regardless of background, ethnicity, and gender.

Opposes emotions serving a role in deciding if a law has been broken.

Believes empathy is an important quality for judges, but it "should be reserved for how to handle the situation."

- Supports treating people equally regardless of background, ethnicity, and gender.
- Opposes emotions serving a role in deciding if a law has been broken.
- Believes empathy is an important quality for judges, but it "should be reserved for how to handle the situation."

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Endorsed by former Justice of the Peace Blake King, sheriff Mark Lamb, and traffic unit deputy Frank Sloup.

- Endorsed by former Justice of the Peace Blake King, sheriff Mark Lamb, and traffic unit deputy Frank Sloup.

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Blake D. King

Blake D. King is originally from a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has been a resident of Gilbert in the southeast valley of Arizona for the past 15 years. He attended St. Cloud State University where he earned a general study 4-year degree with an emphasis in Criminal Justice and traffic safety. Blake is active in his church and has a family with his wife of 15 years and their 5 daughters.

Blake D. King began his law enforcement career with the Chandler Police Department in Arizona after moving there in 2003. He later promoted to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in 2009, where he has supervised various units including Civil, K9, Traffic, and Patrol. Blake is a graduate of St. Cloud State University with a degree emphasizing Criminal Justice and Traffic Safety, and he also holds a Master's Degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma, which he obtained in 2017.

As of July 1, 2024, Blake D. King’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The justice of the peace presides over justice courts in each county. The number of justice courts in a county depends on its population. 
- A justice of the peace hears lawsuits, presides over misdemeanor cases, and hears civil and criminal traffic violations. Some examples of cases they might handle include eviction actions, DUIs (driving under the influence), and shoplifting. 
- Justices of the peace are elected in staggered elections for four-year terms. These elections are partisan. 
- Their salary depends on their judicial productivity, in other words, how many cases they see each year and equals, on average, $115,290.
- Some justices of the peace may be an attorney, but this is not a requirement for the role. 