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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.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).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.)
- criminal prosecutor 24yrs.
- prosecuted over 100 gang murderers
- prosecuted environmental polluters
- helped pass laws to make workplaces safer
- trains prosecutors and law enforcement
2. Why are you running for Superior Court Judge? (No more than 75 words total for questions 2 and 3.)
To improve the criminal justice system. The system needs to do a better job of identifying at risk youth and provide intervention before they become violent criminals. And the courts need to treat victims of crime with greater respect.3. What experiences and personal qualities best equip you to serve as judge? (No more than 75 words total for questions 2 and 3.)
Prosecuting serious and violent crimes has given me a prespective on how the system can prevent minor offender from graduating to violent criminals. I also understand how violent crimes impact victims and their families.
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.Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).
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