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Mark Ridley-Thomas
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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).Questions & Answers
1. Please provide a brief list of your qualifications in bullet format. (No more than 25 words for this section.)
- State Senator
- Elected and civic leader for over 30 years
- Former Los Angeles City Councilmember
- Voting Rights Leader
- Teacher
2. What measures do you propose to improve health care delivery in the 2nd District? How will the county pay for these services? (No more than 150 words total for questions 2 and 3.)
.3. How do you propose to address the specific needs of 2nd District residents? (No more than 150 words total for questions 2 and 3.)
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Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League. Until 5:00 p.m. on September 5, 2008, candidates for Superior Court Judge must limit their answers to 175 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; 150 words total for questions 2 and 3.After 5:00 p.m. on September 5, 2008, word limits will no longer apply. Candidates' responses are not edited or corrected by the League or by Smart Voter, and must comply with California law as stated in California Election Code sections 13307 and 13308. Candidates are restricted to identifying their own qualifications and may not comment on any other candidate’s qualifications, character, or activities.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).
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