A Judge should serve the people.
It is important to Amanda that people from diverse backgrounds are represented on her committee. After all, the individuals who enter the District Courtrooms of the 53rd Judicial Circuit are as diverse as the service it provides. Below you will find Citizens for this District who know Amanda to be the best candidate for the job. Since District Court Judges preside over juvenile criminal cases, there is even an opportunity for our youth to get involved!
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YOUTH COMMITTEE
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Alexis (Allie) Blair - Chair
Allie is a junior at Martha Layne Collins High School in Shelby County where she lives with her mother and step father Libby and Keith Nethery.
Allie is active in Y Club where she serves in various roles in Kentucky Youth Assembly and Kentucky United Nations Assembly. She is also active in the choral department at her school. Allie is excited to be joining Amanda’s team and supporting her campaign.
She is interested in the campaign process and “how things work” and is grateful for the opportunity to have a seat at the table.
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Wyatt Shafer
Wyatt is a Freshman at Martha Layne Collins High School and the son of Allison and Scott Shafewr. He plays football, basketball, and baseball for the Titans. He has been a member of the Kentucky State Champion Shelby County Mock Trial Team for 4 years. He enjoys listening to music, playing the guitar, and hanging with friends. He has known Amanda for as long as he can remember and is excited to get involved to support her campaign.
FAMILY COMMITTEE
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Dave and Bobbie Hardin
Amanda’s mother Bobbie, and stepfather Dave, are two of Amanda’s most committed supporters.
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Elizabeth Scearce Price
Elizabeth Price is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She obtained her Bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and her Master’s degree from the University of Louisville. She was born and raised in Shelbyville and now resides in Simpsonville with her husband Kevin and two daughters who attend school in the Shelby County school system. Elizabeth is excited to join Amanda’s campaign. She has known Amanda all of her life and is proud to stand by her in support.
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Emily Scearce
Emily Scearce is a medical sales representative for Abbott Diabetes. She lives in Northwest Shelby County and her son John is a freshman at Western Kentucky University.
Emily graduated with a psychology degree from the University of Kentucky in 2000 and worked in the pharma and medical sales industry for nearly 20 years. She fully supports and stands proudly behind Amanda Wills Cypert in this race for District Judge.
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Ben & Laura Coppelman
Amanda’s sister Laura, her husband Ben, and their son Kai are residents of Asheville, North Carolina. They are thrilled to act as Amanda’s media team for this campaign.
ANGELS COMMITTEE CHAIR
H. Park Wills, Jr. (1952-2021)
Message from Amanda:
As I contemplated whether to file for office I relied heavily upon guidance from those closest to me. I want to thank my husband Tom, daughter Lana, step-son Bradley & wife Catherine, Mother Bobbie, Step-father Dave, sister Laura, and brother-in-law Ben for standing with me always. Your love and support is what drives me to want better for myself and my community.
Many years ago as I made my way through college, my father often mailed me hand-drawn pictures and notes of encouragement. They were usually accompanied by a $5 or $10 bill for “spending money” and humorous depictions of our family adventures. We lost my dad, H. Park Wills, Jr., in February 2021 to cancer. As I searched through boxes of old photos to prepare for his funeral, I came across a stack of these old letters. I placed them in the back of my desk unread with plans to revisit them at a later date. Throughout the process of making this decision, I can’t begin to count how often I wished that he was still here to offer his advice and support. In early fall 2021, I remembered that pile of letters I found and decided to pull them out and give them a read. I had no idea at the time that his guidance patiently waited there for my discovery.
When I unfolded the letter pictured below I was blown away. I assume this was sent around the time I was accepted into law school, although it is undated and I have no independent memory of it. Rediscovering it has brought me such peace. The message, although penned more than 20 years ago, gave me the validation I needed that I was on the right path. Miss you everyday Dad - I promise I’ll make you proud!
