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Runoff Election 11/4/2008
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Thomas Wills
15,226 votes
32.76%
- Occupation: Attorney
- B.S. - Fordham University
- J.D. - Monterey College of Law
- Graduated 1st in class in law school
- 2007 Lewis Fenton Excellency in Advocacy Award winner, Monterey County Bar Association
- Judge Pro Tem, Monterey County Superior Court
- Member, Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, Monterey College of Law
Priorities:
- Serving the people of Monterey County with hard work, fairness and respect
- Dignified and efficient handling of civil and criminal calendar
- Apply the law firmly and equally to all drawing upon the depth of 30 years of civil law, criminal law and business experience
Mark Hood
13,087 votes
28.15%
- Occupation: Criminal Prosecutor
- Deputy District Attorney for 19 years
- Civil Litigator with Long & Levit, San Francisco
- Graduated with great distinction, McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- Graduated cum laude, San Francisco State University
- Co-founder, Safe Have Animal Sanctuary
- Resident of Pacific Grove, married to Jeanne Heinzen Hood, two children
Priorities:
- We can be tough on violent crime, and smart on prevention
- We can remove the worst criminals from society, and stop youth from getting into trouble in the first place
- Firm, fair and impartial justice is the best protection - for us, our property and our way of life
Todd A. Hornik, Esq.
9,784 votes
21.05%
- Occupation: Monterey County Prosecutor
- Legal Instructor
- Charitable Foundation Director/V.P.
- J.D. University of Florida
- B.A. George Washington University
- 17 years courtroom experience
- Law Enforcement's #1 Choice for Judge
Priorities:
- My experience and perspective as an advocate in Monterey County demonstrates my commitment to serving this community for decades to come.
- I will use my practical knowledge of Monterey County's unique customs and practices to promote fairness, justice and an efficient courtroom.
- I am best able to ensure that the rights of victims are respected and just and appropriate sentences are rendered in our courts.
Luma Serrano Williams
8,387 votes
18.04%
- Occupation: California State Attorney
- Columbia University School of Law
- B.A., UC Berkeley, Phi Beta Kappa
- Alisal High School Graduate
- Los Angeles County D.A's office
- Monterey County Public Defender
- Workers' Compensation defense lawyer
Priorities:
- If elected, I will work closely with law enforcement in an effort to combat gang violence. One of my priorities will be community outreach.
- I am committed to the rule of law, to fairness, justice, and equal protection under the law.
- If elected, I will firmly punish convicted wrongdoers and will ensure that those appearing before me leave with the feeling that justice was served.
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- Hornik-Form 460, 1/1/08 thru 3/17/08
- Wills-Form 460, 1/1/08 thru 3/17/08
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