Quattro announces candidacy for magistrate seat

James “Jimi” Quattro announced his candidacy for the position of Magisterial District Judge for District Court 10-1-03 located in Monessen. This court covers the municipalities of Monessen, North Belle Vernon, Webster, Pricedale, and a portion of Lynnwood and Rostraver Township.

“Magisterial district judges are trusted to make important decisions based on facts and the law. Mr. Quattro promises to uphold these values and use his vast experience, which spans over 33 years in public service, to confidently serve these communities with integrity, compassion, and fairness,” according to Quattro’s campaign announcement.

He was honorably discharged from the United States Army Reserve after completing six years of service.

“My time as a soldier taught me discipline, respect, pride, fortitude, and perseverance. All of these attributes remain with me today and have supported me throughout my career,” he stated.

Quattro’s time serving as a deputy for the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office proved to be both rewarding and educational, he said. While working there, he was assigned various duties such as courtroom security, prisoner transports, and service of civil orders and process throughout the county.

He has 28 years of experience as a police officer, 10 of which have been as a K-9 officer.

“Working as a K-9 officer enabled me to bridge my passion for animals with my passion for helping people and keeping our community safe,” he stated.

He has also devoted his time in law enforcement promoting the D.A.R.E. program in educational settings. D.A.R.E., which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, allows officers to visit local schools to teach youth about the risks of drug use, gang involvement and violence.

“I enjoyed teaching and talking with students, encouraging them to stay drugfree and to become productive members of society,” he said.

He is currently working as a police officer in Carnegie.

Quattro dedicated 12 years working for the Monessen Police Department, in which he worked closely with special agencies like the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, office of the Attorney General, and the Pennsylvania State Police.

He was deputized by and worked with the United States Attorneys’ Office. He has taken strong interest in narcotics investigations and cases, participating in several task forces that aim to combat drugs and crime throughout the Mon Valley. He has served on the Civil Service Board for the Monessen Police Department since 2017.

Quattro attended Westmoreland County Community College and has furthered his education through certification programs at California University of Pennsylvania (now PennWest University), Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Penn State Dickinson School of Law. He holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice, as well as Act 2 and Act 120 Certifications.

He has been an active member of the Monessen Volunteer Fire Department for over 33 years and takes pride in being able to make a positive contribution to the community, his campaign announcement states.

Quattro and his wife, Lisa, have been married over 26 years and are both lifelong members of the Mon Valley community. They have twin sons, Jeremiah and Noah, who have followed in their father’s footsteps, both serving the community as career firefighters.

He has clocked thousands of courtroom hours on both the magisterial and common pleas levels, which has given him considerable knowledge of the operations and functions of the court system and the duties of a Magisterial District Judge, his announcement states.

“I have always aimed to perform my duties with professionalism, integrity and honesty. I promise that I will continue to carry those qualities with me into the courtroom,” he stated. “If elected, I will be a full-time district judge. I will be present, accountable, and readily available to the citizens of the district. I will be fair, compassionate, and just in my decision making. I will keep the best interest and safety of the citizens of the district at the forefront of my decisions.

“I am experienced, qualified, prepared, and ready to be the next Magisterial District Judge of Court 10-1-03. I look forward to engaging with you, the voters of these communities, and earning your support.”

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