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Marin County, CA June 2, 1998 Primary

District Attorney

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Paula Kamena 33,049 votes 55.5%

  • Occupation: Prosecutor
  • Named Chief of the Criminal Division in 1995
  • Marin's Prosecutor of the Year in 1993
  • Nominated for State Prosecutor of the Year in 1994
  • Special Award by CASA/FSA in 1997 for protecting childrenfor protecting children
  • Married for 29 years and lives in Marin
  • Prosecuted McDonald Murder for hire case
Priorities:
  • Keep Marin safe by vigorously prosecuting violent and serious offenders
  • Prosecution of Child and Elder Abuse, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
  • Keep Community Safe by pairing prosecution with prevention
John Posey 19,835 votes 33.3%
  • Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
  • Career Prosecutor
  • Prosecutor of the Year in 1988
  • Nominated for Statewide Prosecutor of the Year 1989
  • Instructor for the California District Attorney Association
  • Invited to Lecture at the Master Trial Advocacy Program
  • Third generation Marin resident, active in youth sport, Lion's Club
Priorities:
  • Return Attorneys to the Courtroom and eliminate duplication on cases
  • Zero-tolerance for violent crime including domestic violence
  • Operation of a more cost efficient office
Dennis R. Cashman 6,659 votes 11.2%
  • Occupation: Deputy District Attorney
Priorities:
  • Incarceration of Violent Offenders
  • Cost Effectiveness & Fiscal Responsibility for the Office
  • Protecting the Elderly from Abuse & Financial Scams

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