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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Answer from Donna Groman:

My name is Donna Groman, and I am running for Superior Court Judge, Office #69. For the past seven years, I have served as a Superior Court Commissioner and Referee, serving the same functions as a judge. In my 24 years as an attorney, an advocate, and a bench officer, I have worked in many different areas in the judicial system. As a bench officer, I have overseen juvenile dependency, juvenile delinquency, misdemeanor jury trials, small claims court, family law and traffic matters. As a lawyer, I specialized in child custody matters.

For the past year I have presided over the arraignment master calendar, hearing approximately 120 cases each day.

I strive to apply the law in an even-handed manner, conscientiously, objectively, and fairly. I believe these are the foremost qualities of a judge, and I believe my independence and experience makes me the best-qualified candidate for Superior Court Judge in office #69.

I am running for Superior Court Judge so that I can take a more active role in the leadership and organizational structure of the court, to make it more efficient and responsive for everyone.

Answer from Judy Levey Meyer:

Ambition and conquest, without contribution, is without significance. How will history remember you? What will your contribution be? Our community needs judges who are respectful and courteous to the participants in the court system, as well as the process. I will be such a judge. A judge that contributes by effectively and respectfully delivering tough justice and strict sentences to violent and repeat criminal offenders, while protecting and enforcing the rights of victims.

Answer from Judy Levey Meyer:

My temperament, integrity, dedication and intellect, provide the foundation for excellence, the essential qualities to be both a competent and reputable Superior Court Judge. When I preside over a case, I will provide fair and equal administration of the law, without corruption, greed, prejudice, or favor. This is my obligation to you and to our system of justice.

Answer from Donna Groman:

I am the best-qualified candidate for Superior Court Judge in my race. While the other candidates are all experienced attorneys, I have seven years as a judicial officer, hearing and deciding cases, presiding over jury trials, and issuing sentences. This experience makes me the best-qualified candidate in this race.

I have served the legal profession for 24 years, 17 years as a lawyer and 7 on the bench as a Superior Court Commissioner and Referee. As a judicial officer, I have mastered each of my assignments, receiving praise from each of my supervising judges. Being a good judge is more than just locking up criminals -- a judge is a public servant and must treat all who come before him or her with dignity, respect, patience and fairness. There is no way to tell in advance whether a person would make a good judge until he or she is actually tested in a courtroom environment. My abilities on the bench are proven. My ability to mete out appropriate consequences for certain actions has been demonstrated as well as my ability to conduct myself in an appropriate manner.

Moreover, as a judicial officer, I have been actively involved in the community the court serves. I take advantage of whatever public speaking engagements are offered to us, such as speaking at schools or lecturing community groups. I maintain contact with community agencies that serve our court's population and I am open to accommodating their needs.

The order of the candidates is random and changes daily.