Our Latest TV Ad

You might have seen our TV ad on one of the local TV channels over the past week. They'll continue to air on the news programs, at different times, until the election. If you want to see it sooner than later, here it is... Thanks. Molly

Interview on Storm Politics

We posted the beginning segment of an interview with Molly on the Storm Politics program (WYLN-TV). The clip is courtesy of WYLN and the LuLac Political Letter.

Citizens' Voice Endorsement

I was honored to receive one of the three top endorsements from the Citizens' Voice this morning. As I wrote yesterday, I can't thank you enough for all your help, support and your graciousness. I think Luzerne County...our County...is showing the rest of the country who we really are. Thanks again.

Best
Molly

Times Leader Endorsement 10/12/11

I received an endorsement from the Times Leader for the general election today. I appreciate all the help and support of the entire community.

Link to the article

SATURDAY'S MEET AND GREET CANCELED

Because of the likelihood of snow on Sat, we are canceling the tailgate/meet and greet. While it would be great to see everyone and to watch the Notre Dame game, driving may be hazardous.

So...enjoy the game at home...be careful if you do have to drive...and we'll hopefully get a chance to meet and talk soon.

All the best.

Molly

MEET AND GREET IS SATURDAY OCTOBER 29

Our next meet and greet is a tailgate at sorts. There will be free food and refreshments, plenty of people to talk with and a Notre Dame football game to watch. Hope to see you there. The specifics follow:

Cavanaugh's Grille 163 N. Main St, Mountain Top.
Sat Oct 29th, 3:00 - 5:30 (or until half-time)
Free. 

Next Meet and Greet is Saturday

Our next meet and greet is a tailgate at sorts. There will be free food and refreshments, plenty of people to talk with and a Notre Dame football game to watch. Hope to see you there. The specifics follow:

Cavanaugh's Grille 163 N. Main St, Mountain Top.
Sat Oct 29th, 3:00 - 5:30 (or until half-time)
Free. 

First TV ad

Hi

We're posting out first TV ad. The second one will be released in late October. Thanks.

Molly

Our Radio Ads

Our radio ads are posted to YouTube. You can play and hear them by clicking on the arrows below. Thanks!


Ad 1




Ad 2

QR Codes

We're using a QR code to tie different media to our web site. To use the code, you download an app with your smartphone. Once installed, you scan the code. The information printed in the QR code will subsequently be processed by your phone--in this case, it's the URL for our web site. Once processed, you can quickly navigate to the site.

QR codes are being used for a number of applications, so we decided to use them as part of the campaign. We printed them on magnets, some of our written materials, on a number of signs and included one on the web site itself (so you can easily store the URL).

Here's the code:

Cleaning Supplies for Flood Victims; Tues. Volunteer Meeting

Hi

The American Legion in Swoyersville in a drop off point for those affected by the flood. The Legion is collecting cleaning supplies (e.g. buckets, scrub brushes and cleaners with bleach). We want to get the word out, particularly since we're holding our Tues night Volunteer's meeting at the Legion. Thank you and best regards. Molly

Some thoughts and upcoming events

Hi

First and foremost, we hope that everyone is safe and sound. The flood was a tragic event that affected our families, friends and neighbors. This was the reason why Monday's meeting was canceled and rescheduled for the following week.

There's a lot of work to do...but as has been the case in the past, our county's people will pull together to see us through these times--it's one of our strengths.

Second, as for the rescheduled meeting, it will be held on Tuesday, September 20th, at 5pm at the Swoyersville American Legion. It is on Shoemaker Street in Swoyersville. We will be serving light refreshments. All are invited.

In the meantime, please be safe.

Best

Molly

Volunteers Meeting

Volunteers' meeting for Molly's campaign on Monday, September 12, at the Swoyersville's American Legion on Shoemaker Street.  Doors will be open at 5 PM with light refreshments being served.  Meeting will begin at 5:30. Campaign signs and other media materials will be available.

Thanks!!

July Events

I just wanted to drop a quick note about about a great time I had today visiting the West Wyoming Firefighters' Parade and Picnic. Everyone was very nice...and I would like to thank them for a fun time and for their hospitality. I hope to see you and have a chance to talk at some other bazaar, parade or picnic in the near future.

Best


Molly

This Weekend-July 16

Hi

It's going to be a great weekend filled with bazaars, picnics and festivals. We're going from one end of the county to the other...from West Hazleton to Avoca...and all points in-between. If you see me, please say hi. It would be great to talk with you.

Best

Molly

Why Vote?

Why vote? This question always pops up in an election year.


The ability to vote...to register what you may think or believe through a ballot...is incredible. It doesn't matter if you're a Democrat, Republican, a member of another political party or an Independent. If you vote, you have the power to make history. Your vote counts as much as any other individual's vote...whether you're 18 or 100...and regardless of your political stance. It empowers you.

As we start gearing up for the election, please remember to vote and to register your viewpoint or opinion on November 8.


PS- I'll be attending different campaign functions during the summer. As I wrote earlier, I would enjoy seeing you if you're in the neighborhood. I'll update this information on Facebook when it becomes available. 

Thanks...and all the best.

Molly

Summer Blogging and Events

I hope you all are enjoying the Spring and what seems to be a spell of hot but sunny weather.

I'll be attending a number of events over the summer (e.g., church picnics). I'll make sure the information is posted on my Facebook page via Twitter. If you're in the neighborhood at any of these events, plaease stop by. It would be great to see you.

Until then...keep well.

Best

Molly

Happy Memorial Day Weekend

I hope everyone has a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. It's a great holiday to spend time with our friends and families as we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the freedoms we enjoy.

Now that we've had some breathing space....

I know this is a repeat message, but it's one that is very important to me. I can't fully express my appreciation to everyone who worked on and supported the campaign. We obviously did not have the most advertising, but I think...I know...it was made up for by heart and the good works and support of everyone involved in the campaign.

It seems like it is a long road to November, but that time will pass quickly, I think.

So...thank you again...and as I said in the last posting, on to November!

THANK YOU ALL!

As you probably heard, we won a spot in the November election. THANK YOU all for your help and support. I wouldn't be here without you.

On to November....

 All the best

Molly

THANK YOU

As this election day starts winding down, I just wanted to drop a quick note to thank everyone for all the help and support over the past few months. I can't express, enough, my appreciation and thanks. We'll be at the polls until they close. We'll get a chance to talk over the next few days. Best Molly


 

The Election, Integrity and a Position Statement/Ad

If  you don't get a chance to read the Citizen's Voice or the Times Leader today, we have an ad running through Monday. It's more of a statement about the election...integrity...and what it means. It builds on a prior blog.
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 Molly’s Open Letter to the Community

Hi. I'm Molly Hanlon Mirabito. I believe in the future of Luzerne County and the people who are helping to move us forward. With your help, I can best contribute to this process by running for and serving as judge.

I have over 22 years of courtroom experience. In my private practice, I advise and represent families and clients. As an Assistant District Attorney, I prosecute criminals, work with crime victims and their families, and collaborate with law enforcement officers. I am proud to have the endorsements/recommendation of the Luzerne County Chiefs of Police, the Wyoming Valley Fraternal Order of Police, the Hazleton Fraternal Order of Police, the PSEA and the Citizen’s Voice.

But the focus of this letter is integrity. This term has been used a lot in the election. But how do you define it? What does it mean for the election?

I believe your integrity or moral code is a roadmap that defines the way you live. As a judge, it takes on heightened meaning since you are now charged with the public trust.

For the past three months, I have used the word integrity extensively in my campaign. But it's not a word that I just recently discovered. It has been a way of life for as long as I can remember.

It means

•  My word is my bond.
•  I will not sacrifice my values for personal or professional gain.
•  I will not sacrifice my values even if pressured to do so.
•  I will never break the public trust.

If I am fortunate enough to be elected to the office, I will continue to follow these lifelong values and truths.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I ask for your support and your vote on May 17.

Best

Molly

Ballot Placement Handout for Tuesday

We developed a couple of ways to let people know where we're situated on the Democratic and Republican ballots. One is Internet-based and one is a handout card for the polling places. A picture of the handout card is included below: The actual card is printed by Blasi printing and will have the union bug on the bottom of the card.

Phone Call with Steve Corbett of WILK

WILK has been taking calls from political candidates all week. This has been a great service to the community and is greatly appreciated.

Molly called in to talk with Steve Corbett on Thursday (May 12). You can hear the talk by following the link:


May 12 Call...audio on demand.

Blogger System Burps & Broken Links

We received some technical info from Blogger that they had a slight system meltdown. So...one blog is missing and may not be restored. It concerned the article about lawyer donations. Most of the judicial candidates are accepting donations from lawyers, and Molly is not, to avoid even the suggestion of impropriety (among other reasons). The link to this site is currently broken. If you want to read the article, you can find it here:


Lawyer Donations Debated

Our Billboards

We have several billboards around the county.

Why Blog?

Someone asked a question- why should you spend the time writing posts for a blog? There is a simple answer: blogs have become essential information and news sources.

Think about it for a moment. In the past, you had to own a newspaper, radio station or television station to reach a large number of potential readers, listeners or viewers. The Internet and the availability of blogging tools...such as the one this note will be posted to...has somewhat altered this equation. Almost anyone with access to a computer and the Internet can create an electronic publication that can reach across the globe. It also means that in a free society, a diversity of opinions and voices can be heard. And in an election year, this is particularly salient.

Finally, writing a blog post in of itself does not guarantee that it will be read. But in one sense, that's not the important point. The important issue is that has the potential to be read.

Endorsements

Many political candidates list the endorsements they may have received. I think they're important as they can represent something...or some ideal...you believe in, and those who believe in you.

I have been fortunate to receive 3 endorsements and 1 recommendation that do represent important ideals to me. The 3 endorsements are from the Luzerne County Police Chiefs Association, the Wyoming Valley Fraternal Order of Police and the Hazleton Fraternal Order of Police. These 3 groups represent colleagues that I work with on a daily basis to help preserve the peace. As a judicial candidate, this takes on a personal and professional connotation.

The recommendation is from the PSEA-PACE (the PSEA-PACE recommends and does not endorse candidates). This recommendation is also important to me. Education is a potent force that serves the community and could be used by the judiciary as a proactive tool to educate and subsequently deter an individual from committing a crime. Education could also help eradicate the victimization of children.

Letter to KIng's College Graduates

Hi

As part of the campaign, we're sending letters out to King's College and Bishop O'Reilly graduates (my respective college and high school). A copy of the King's letter is listed, below, in case we missed anyone in the mailing.

Thanks again for everything....

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Dear Fellow King's College Graduates and Friends

My name is Molly Hanlon Mirabito, and I'm a member of the class of 1984. You may know me as Molly Hanlon or, simply, as Molly. I am running for judge in Luzerne County, and I'm writing to ask for your support in the upcoming primary and election.

A number of years have passed since I was at King's, but the lessons I learned have not faded with time. Like you, I was introduced to a world of new ideas--political science, history, philosophy, the sciences and all the other subjects you take in college. It was also a time of opening yourself up to these ideas and making them your own.

After King's, I graduated from the Notre Dame School of Law in 1987. Since that time, I've been a practicing attorney in Luzerne County. This includes my private practice and work as an Assistant District Attorney.

As part of my job, I try cases before juries. I work with and evaluate evidence. I work with law enforcement on crimes ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. I understand the complex issues that may affect a case. This work has prepared me to serve as judge.

I also believe that when applied fairly, the law is the great equalizer. It protects society and the individual. As an attorney and candidate for judge, these words take on a heightened meaning. King's opened my eyes to some of these ideas, and they have since become part of the fabric of my life.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. I appreciate your support in the upcoming primary.


Best

Molly Hanlon Mirabito


PS: If you no longer live in Luzerne County, we would appreciate your help in getting the good word out to our classmates and friends.

Commercials, Billboards and the County

Hi

I'm writing a quick note to let everyone know that our radio spots are playing on stations throughout the county (including WILK). Our billboards are also up...from Hazelton to Kingston and beyond.

This geographic diversity is important since a judge must serve the entire county. While all the candidates have their respective home towns...and possibly home supporters...it's important to remember that a judge works for and serves the county--that is, all the citizens of Luzerne County.

TV Ad

Our new TV ad will be shown in Hazelton (SSTV) and, possibly, other media outlets to reach other markets. It defines the campaign's core.

New radio Ad for the Campaign

There's a new radio ad for the campaign being blasted on local/regional radio stations. In case you miss it, you can hear it here.

Panorama Magazine

Hi

We have an ad and accompanying story in the April issue of Panorama Magazine (in Hazelton). We hope you get a chance to read it since it does address some of the reasons why I'm running for judge.

If you want to see the actual article and ad, please follow the URL below. They did. as have all the media/print/graphics companies we have worked with, a great job...and we appreciate it.


URL: Panorama Magazine

Integrity

The term 'integrity' has been used a lot in this election. How do you define it?

According to Merriam-Webster, integrity is the "firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility." (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/integrity). It can also be defined as a personal code…an honor code if you will…that defines your moral values. Just as important, it defines who you are as a person. For a working definition, it might mean that:

--your word is your bond
--you don't sacrifice your values for personal or professional gain
--you don't sacrifice your values even when pressured by outside forces
--you don't sacrifice your values even when it may be expedient to do so
--taking a line from Shakespeare, "to thine own self be true" or being true to yourself so you can be true to others (as one interpretation).

So what does this mean for the election?

I think one's integrity or moral code is a roadmap that defines the way you live…the way you act toward others. As a judge, I believe this takes on heightened meaning since you are now charged with the public trust…and this is a trust that must never be broken.

As a candidate for judge, integrity is not just a word that I throw about. It is and has been a way of life for as long as I can remember. It means that

--my word is my bond
--I have not and will not sacrifice my values for personal or professional gain
--I have not and will not sacrifice my values even when pressured by outside forces
--I have not and will not sacrifice my values even when it may be expedient to do so
--I am true to myself…which has helped me be true to others, in my personal and professional interactions

If I am fortunate enough to be elected to the office, I will continue to follow these lifelong values. They are also fundamental truths, and such truths stand the test of time.

Candidacy Announcments in the Paper

Citizens Voice

Times Leader

UPCOMING EVENTS

Volunteer Meeting Swoyersville American Legion on Shoemaker St. Time: Monday, March 14, 5:30. Light refreshments will be served.

Watch for us in the Sons of Erin Parade in Freeland on Saturday March 12 and the Wilkes Barre parade on March 13.

Candidacy Announcement

I'm officially announcing my candidacy today for Judge of Luzerne County. I'm making it on Sue Henry's show...to be followed by an emailing to regional media outlets. The announcement is as follows:

I am announcing my candidacy for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County.

Luzerne County has been in the news for the last two years. It has been a challenging time, but also a time of change. While we still face daunting tasks, I’m confident that we can work together to keep the county moving forward. The Court has implemented some positive changes and other changes are yet to come. I believe I can best contribute by running for and serving as judge.

John Kennedy once said that candidates should submit their records and views to the voters. I agree. And an important part of this picture is a candidate’s experience—experience in the courtroom and experience working with the law on a day to day basis.

I have this experience.

As an Assistant District Attorney, I prosecute criminals…I work with crime victims and their families... I collaborate with law enforcement officers and agencies.

In my private practice, I advise and represent families and clients on numerous legal matters. I have been a practicing attorney in Luzerne County for over 22 years.

When applied fairly, the law is the great equalizer. It protects society, and it protects the individual. A judge must have integrity and experience with the law …and understand the impact it has in each of our lives.

I expressed these words and ideas in the last election, and I’m repeating them now. I believe they are fundamental truths…and such truths stand the test of time.

Thank you, and I look forward to meeting and talking with you over the coming months.

Running for Judge

I have decided to run for judge in Luzerne County. I hope to use the blog as a way to communicate with voters and to soilcit feedback and ideas.

My tag line, as you'll see throughout the campaign, is

Embrace the Future-Vote for Experience

Experience is an important issue, that is, day to day experience of working with the law in and out of the courtroom. As an Assistant D.A. and private practice attorney, I have such experience. And I hope that I will earn your vote and support in the upcoming primary and election.