Quick Facts
Biography
Judith Paulette "Judi" Guthertz is an educator and former Democratic Party of Guam politician in Guam. Guthertz served as senator in the Guam Legislature for 3 consecutive terms.
Early Life
Judith Guthertz was raised on Guam by her parents, Harry and Josette Guthertz. Guthertz attending public and private schools and graduating from the Academy of Our Lady of Guam. Guthertz earned her Doctor of Public Administration degree from the University of the Philippines.
Guam Constitutional Convention of 1977
A special election was held on April 16, 1977, at which Guthertz was elected to the Constitutional Convention. The Convention was convened on May 4, 1977 and by December 15, 1977, the delegates signed the draft constitution. The draft constitution was rejected in the 1979 referendum.
Career
Guthertz served as Director of Public Safety and acting Chief of Police for 3 years.
Gurthertz worked at the University of Guam as a tenured Professor of Public Administration and Legal Studies at the School of Business and Public Administration for 28 years. Guthertz has served as Chair of the Public Administration and Legal Studies. Gurthertz served as Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of Guam from April 1997 through January 2001, and was appointed acting President by the Board of Regents from August to December 2000.
Since the end of her terms in the Guam Legislature, Guthertz has been a classroom teacher in the Guam Department of Education.
Guam Legislature
Elections
| Election Year | Guam Legislature | Primary Placement | General Placement | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 28th Guam Legislature | 6 | 20 | Not elected |
| 2006 | 29th Guam Legislature | 7 | 14 | Elected |
| 2008 | 30th Guam Legislature | 10 | 13 | Elected |
| 2010 | 31st Guam Legislature | 6 | 11 | Elected |
| 2012 | 32nd Guam Legislature | 12 | 19 | Not elected |
| 2014 | 33rd Guam Legislature | 10 | 22 | Not elected |
Leadership Roles
| Guam Legislature | Term | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 29th Guam Legislature | 2007-2009 | Assistant Majority Leader |
| 30th Guam Legislature | 2009-2011 | Assistant Majority Leader |
| 31st Guam Legislature | 2011-2013 | Assistant Majority Leader |
| Guam Legislature | Term | Position | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Guam Legislature | 2009-2011 | Chairperson | Committee on the Guam Military Buildup and Homeland Security |
| 31st Guam Legislature | 2011-2013 | Chairperson | Committee on the Guam Military Buildup and Homeland Security |