As Berea judge enters retirement, Democratic nominee seeks to modernize court, address budget

By CHRIS MORAN Staff Writer

Judge Mark A. Comstock, the Berea Municipal Court judge since January 2, 2000, is retiring after his fourth six-year term has concluded, leaving the court which presides over Berea, Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, Olmsted Township, Olmsted Falls, the Metroparks and the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The election to replace

Comstock will be held on Nov.

7. Sean Kilbane, a candidate in the race against Republican contender Michele Lynch, received the Democratic nomination for the seat on March 5.

Kilbane is currently an assistant prosecuting attorney at the Cuyahoga County Prosecutors office. He has spent his legal career in criminal litigation. Kilbane said that he had extensive experience in the court system, including when the process was backed up during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. “I’ve interacted with 50 to 60 judges countywide. I’ve interacted with multiple defense attorneys, bailiffs, police officers, other prosecutors, and I know the challenges that the criminal justice system faces on a daily basis,” Kilbane said. Kilbane said prior experience is important for someone looking to be a judge.

Beach (volleyball), please!

A new beach volleyball club plans to field both competative and recreational teams, allowing students of all abilities to get in on the action.

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