League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Los Angeles County, CA June 3, 2014 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 113

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Qualifications, Alternative Sentences for Non-Violent Offenders Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What specific personal qualities make you especially qualified to be a judge? Answer from Steven Klaif: I am a judicial officer with years of experience in court. I manage full calendars, render difficult rulings, and treat parties and personnel with dignity and respect. I have sound judgment and even temperament. I have been rated "well-qualified" by the LA County Bar Association. Answer from Stacy Wiese: I am hard-working, compassionate, calm, fair, ethical, and open-minded. I believe that my background and work experience have provided me with the knowledge and skills to run a successful court. 2. Do you favor alternative sentences for non-violent offenders in view of the current prisoner overcrowding problems, and if so, what options should be available? Answer from Steven Klaif: As a judicial officer and judicial candidate, I must exercise caution in taking positions on matters that may come before me and may reflect on my impartiality. I have been studying the principles of restorative justice and alternative sentencing, and I am intrigued by innovative ideas that lead to offender accountability and restoring balance to the lives of victims and communities. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' answers are presented as submitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.