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Los Angeles County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Superior Court Judge; County of Los Angeles; Office 29


The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County, an Inter-League Organization (ILO). and asked of all candidates for this office.

See below for questions on Reason for Running, Personal Qualities

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1. Why are you running for Superior Court Judge?

Answer from Gus Gomez:

I look forward to continuing my record of public service as a superior court judge. I've served as a prosecutor and elected official; now, I believe I can do more as a public servant from the bench.

Answer from Lori Jones:

I believe our community needs judges who will maintain the highest ethical standards and treat all litigants with respect. As a judge, I will maintain these standards and I will not be swayed by race, religion, or economic, or political pressure. I will base my decisions on the merits of each case and I will follow the law. I believe our judges should reflect the diversity of our community and should have life experiences that mirror those of the parties before them.


2. What are the personal qualities which best equip you to serve as a judge?

Answer from Gus Gomez:

I'm qualified to serve based on the breadth of my experience as both a civil and criminal prosecutor. In addition, I have significant quasi-judicial experience.

Answer from Lori Jones:

I have been the lead prosecutor in over a hundred serious felony trials. In every case, I have strived to be fair and to treat everyone, including the defendants, with respect. I am an intelligent, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and experienced criminal prosecutor, and I will bring these same qualities to the bench.


Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League. 

The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.


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