Episode 5 - Whit Davis for District Judge

Episode 5 - Whit Davis for District Judge

Author: Vote On Purpose Inc. August 27, 2020 Duration: 43:35

This week's special guest is Mr. Whit Davis. Whit is on the ballot for Forsyth County District Judge. We had a great convo discussing multiple topics highlighted below. Whit is currently a Public Defender for Forsyth County. We hope this information and interview give you new insight to his platform and what he stands for.  

  • Tell us about what you are doing now and how does that transfer into District Court Judge. 
  • In your current role, have you been working with and assisting under-served communities and how do you deal with that? 
  • What do you believe the root cause of the high level of juvenile offenders is? 
  • What do you think that stems from? 
  • What can the court system do to reduce that or offer alternatives? 
  • What can the community do to help?  
  • How is diversity on the bench important or do you feel it's something that is needed? 
  • How do you feel about the Black Lives Matter Movement? Do you see any push back from the system?    
  • Meredith and Brian explain how Black Lives Matter ties into Vote On Purpose.
  • Getting young voters out to vote. How to break the stigma of your vote doesn't count.  
  • Ethical dilemmas that you've faced in your current role as a public defender. 
  • Do you feel like judges have an obligation to educate the public on the preceedings? 

Helpful Links: 

https://www.whitdavisforjudge.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitdavisforjudge/


Behind every ballot is a story, a purpose, and a community's hope for tangible change. Vote On Purpose Non-Profit is a space where those stories are centered, moving beyond the noise of election cycles to focus on the sustained, grassroots work that empowers voters. This podcast, from the team at Vote On Purpose Inc., delves into the practical realities of building political power within Black communities and beyond. You'll hear directly from organizers and local activists who are on the ground, discussing not just why voting matters, but how to effectively access and leverage every available resource to make an impact. Each conversation is rooted in the organization's core mission: providing an all-in-one platform for voting resources and creating lasting change for Black lives. It’s a frank look at the business of social good, exploring the strategies, challenges, and personal commitments that drive non-profit work forward. Tune in for honest dialogues that connect civic engagement with daily life, offering clarity and actionable insight for anyone who believes their vote-and their voice-can be a deliberate tool for shaping a better future. This is where purpose meets the polling place.
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