League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
	Valerie Salkin Answers Questions Candidate for Judge-Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 107

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.)

• Criminal prosecutor for twelve years in the L.A. District Attorney's Office

• Two years in the Hardcore Gang Division prosecuting gang murders

• Completed 100 jury trials

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

We need strong judges who will enforce California's tough laws on gang and gun violence while guarding the rights of victims, defendants, and witnesses. My cases have given me courtroom expertise and a broad perspective on our justice system. I want to use my knowledge and skills to continue my career in public service. Website: http://www.valeriesalkin.com.

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

I am open-minded and fair. My twelve years working in courtrooms have prepared me to become a judge.

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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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