The Washington State Supreme Court held oral arguments on January 15, 2026, to determine the fate of Judge Pro Tempore David Ruzumna, whose judicial career hangs in the balance following a controversial attempt to secure a parking discount.
I think he should be treated the way he himself ruled as a commissioner. It wouldn’t be that hard to review his court decisions when he sat and heard cases. Was he forgiving or punishing?
I’ve heard it said that a man who cheats in little things, cheats in big things. It was forgery and an abuse of his position. To have a flippant attitude doesn’t help either. He is not above the law — he is the law.
I think he should be treated the way he himself ruled as a commissioner. It wouldn’t be that hard to review his court decisions when he sat and heard cases. Was he forgiving or punishing?
I’ve heard it said that a man who cheats in little things, cheats in big things. It was forgery and an abuse of his position. To have a flippant attitude doesn’t help either. He is not above the law — he is the law.
Over parking?! That is pretty dumb.