Office: Franklin County – Franklin County Court of Common Pleas,
General Division
Age: 34
Residence: Columbus, OH
Email: Jaiza.Page@gmail.com
Website: N/A
Occupation: Attorney and Columbus City Councilmember
Education: BA in Government from Georgetown University and J.D.
from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Work Experience: Columbus City Attorney’s Office, December 2010
to January 2015; Columbus City Councilmember January 2015 to
Present; Eastman & Smith LTD, 2016 to Present
Affiliations: Columbus Bar Association, Women Lawyers of Franklin
County, Legal Aid Society of Columbus Board Member, Central State
University Foundation Trustee, Central Ohio Youth for Christ,
Gracehaven, Incorporated Board Member
Endorsements: Franklin County Democratic Party, Stonewall
Democrats of Central Ohio
Bar Association Ratings: N/A
(1) List your judicial experience (courts and years):
For four years, as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Columbus, I
litigated and tried environmental cases before the Franklin County
Municipal Court, Environmental Division on behalf of the City of
Columbus. Also, while an Assistant City Attorney I presented oral
argument before the 10th District Court of Appeals for the State of
Ohio. Currently, I am Of Counsel with the law firm of Eastman & Smith,
LTD where I represent clients before both the Franklin County
Municipal and Common Pleas Courts.
(2) What about your non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a
judge?
I believe that being a judge requires great listening skills, the ability to
make fair decisions, good temperament and a commitment to treating
every individual in the courtroom with decency. I believe that my legal,
educational and personal experiences have provided me with a unique
perspective that will allow me to make tough and fair decisions with the
understanding that the decision will impact everyone involved.
While in the Columbus City Attorney’s office I litigated environmental
and public nuisance issues and I held property owners accountable for
plaguing our community with illegal drugs, illegal alcohol sales, vacant
properties and unsafe living conditions. I saw firsthand the impact that
the Judge’s decisions had not only on the individuals standing before
the bench but on our entire community. I do very similar work now as I
am Of Counsel with the law ×rm of Eastman & Smith, LTD where I
practice environmental and public law.
My experience as a Columbus City Council member has afforded me the
opportunity to continue to serve my community by solving problems on
a daily basis. Listening to my constituents is a priority for me and with
that, I understand it is my responsibility to address their issues
legislatively. I know that my experience examining pressing issues and
working on legislation will be very useful and it will provide me with a
unique perspective when making decisions.
(3) Why are you running for this particular court seat?
It was at a very young age that I knew I wanted to be an attorney
because I believed that I could help others by using the law. I have
always been passionate about the law and fairness. I hold judges in the
highest regard and over my career practicing law, I have seen first hand
the impact that judges’ decisions have on our community. I want to
continue to serve my community and I believe that I can have a greater
impact from the bench.
Additionally, as a member of Columbus City Council my commitment to
strengthening my community has grown even stronger and I would like
to do more to make our community safe and strong from the bench. I
am running for the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General
Division because I want to continue to serve my community and I
believe I can have a greater impact if I’m afforded the opportunity to
serve on this Court. I have an understanding of many of the issues
plaguing our community and my experience serving others in the
Courtroom and in City Hall has given me the tools I need to make fair
and just decisions