Candidate for
Superior Court Judge; County of El Dorado; Office 5

NEW IDEAS:

• Streamline Procedures to Reduce Waiting Time & Save
  Money: Set up court hearings on a staggered calendar,
  and allow witnesses to be "on call" with one hour's
  notice to appear in court.

• Outreach Programs: Most people who come to court
  represent themselves, because they simply cannot afford
  an attorney. Other counties have "kiosks" where people
  can put information into a program, and get printed out
  forms; I would like to install these in the distant
  areas of all of El Dorado County.

• Child Care: Some space in the court must be set aside for
  children who come to court, with their parents who are
  witnesses or serving on a jury, or because the children
  are witnesses or victims of a crime.

• Grants to Provide More Services to the Public: There are
  grants and programs available to assist rural counties
  in serving their far flung residents, and expand the
  services their courts can provide. I want to ensure that
  El Dorado County gets a fair share of the available
  monies, as a return of taxpayer funds for local needs.