LWV League of Women Voters of California
Los Angeles County, CA November 7, 2000 Election
Smart Voter Steve Cooley

Candidate for
District Attorney; County of Los Angeles

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Head Deputy District Attorney
  • 26 year career prosecutor
  • Honors Graduate Cal State University, Los Angeles BA '70; USC Law Center JD '73
  • Former, Decorated, Reserve LAPD Officer
  • Cal State Los Angeles 1998 Outstanding Alumnus
  • Listed as "one of California's most effective prosecutors" -- California Lawyer Magazine
  • Received major commendation from FBI Director for successful prosecution of violent bank robbers
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Investigate and prosecute public corruption
  • Serve the body politic, not special interests
  • Assure proportional and evenhanded justice within our county's criminal justice system
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Position Papers
Public Corruption -- Who Should Lead the Front
Establishes credentials and accomplishments of Steve Cooley in this area.
Prosecutorial Oversight
Discusses proper role of the District Attorney in independently exercising oversight of public officials and law enforcement officers.
E-Politics
Describes the role of the internet in political races in communicating positions to the voting public.
 
Key Endorsements
  • John Van de Kamp, Former California Attorney General
  • Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs
  • California Narcotic Officers' Association
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Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.cooley4da.org
E-mail: steve@cooley4da.org

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