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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
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Jim Garo Baklayan
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Judge-Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 131

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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. Please provide a brief list of your qualifications in bullet format, using an asterisk (*) to represent a bullet. (No more than 25 words for this section.)

2. Why are you running for Superior Court Judge? (No more than 75 words total for questions 2 and 3.)

After hearing and deciding over 300 small claim cases for the County of Los Angeles, during my volunteer work as a temporary judge, I discovered that it was something that I felt honored and privileged to do. I also felt that I had the honesty and integrity to do the job well.

3. What experiences and personal qualities best equip you to serve as judge? (No more than 75 words total for questions 2 and 3.)

My experience as a temporary judge has taught me that in order for people to feel as though they are getting a fair hearing, they need to be heard with patience and respect. I feel that I have what it takes to be a fair, patient, and honest judge.

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Until 5:00 p.m. on April 5, 2010, candidates for Superior Court Judge must limit their answers to 100 words total for all questions so that a paper Voters Guide may be published. Specific word limits are as follows: 25 words for question 1; 75 words total for questions 2 and 3. After 5:00 p.m. on April 5, 2010, word limits will no longer apply.

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