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This Voter Guide contains information about: STATE BALLOT PROPOSITIONS and about the following non-partisan Los Angeles County Offices: LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISOR, DISTRICTS 1 AND 3 On June 5, 2018, voters will also be voting for: Candidates for statewide office—Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Controller, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, and Superintendent of Public Instruction Board of Equalization candidates Federal Congressional and Senate candidates State Assembly and State Senate candidates For more information about candidates, issues, and voting, go to: www.votersedge.org/ca or www.lavote.net

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Readytostart on your path? Visit one of our 73 libraries, call, or visit us online. 213.228.7272 www.lapl.org 2 Voter Guide for Los Angeles County LOS ANGELES COUNTY Los Angeles County Elections for Superior Court Judges in Los An- There are 483 judicial offices in 12 judicial dis- geles County are held in even numbered years tricts in Los Angeles County. When a judge at the scheduled Primary Election. The Califor- runs for re-election and there is no other candi- Superior Court nia Constitution requires that a candidate for date for the same office, his/her name does Superior Court Judge be a member of the State not appear on the ballot. In cases where more Judge Bar for ten years or serve on a court of record. A than two candidates are running and no one term: 6 years vacancy in a Superior Court office is to be filled candidate receives more than 50% of the votes, term begins: January 2019 by appointment by the governor. The appoint- a run-off is held at the November General Elec- ed judge must stand for election at the next tion. In the June 2018 election, eleven Superior salary: $190,219 per year general election. Court offices are being contested. Each candidate for Superior Court Judge was asked to submit a statement of qualifications and respond to the following question using no more than 50 words. Most defendants are held in County jail before trial because they are not able, due to low income or homelessness, to secure bail imposed by the Court at their arraignment. Does California’s system of imposing bail on defendants need reform? If so, what would you recommend? Superior Court Judge Office 4 CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS ANSWER

Alfred A. occupation: u LA Judge, Roy Paul has endorsed The judicial code of ethics precludes me Coletta Deputy District me for his Seat #4. from expressing an opinion regarding con- Attorney, u 31 years criminal and civil trial troversies that may come before me. I am Los Angeles experience aware the legislature has drafted Senate County u 120 felony jury trials to verdict Bill 10 to reform bail. As a judge I will re- website: u 43 murder jury trials to verdict spect any new bail law and apply the law www.colettafor- u fairly, objectively and with integrity. judge.com Prosecuted police officers and lawyers

A. occupation: u Superior Court Commissioner, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye convened a Verónica Superior Court Los Angeles County (2015- present) committee of judges to explore the current Commissioner, Sauceda u Non-profit attorney (2002-2015); money bail system. The committee made Los Angeles helped clients assert rights; removed various recommendations, including a new County barriers and helped them access justice system based on pretrial assessments of a website: u J.D. UCLA School of Law, 2001 defendant’s flight risk and danger to public www.saucedafor- u B.A. Political Science and Chicana/o safety. The committee raised valid con- judge.com Studies, UCLA 1997 cerns on how the system can be improved.

Matthew occupation: Schonbrun Deputy City No response provided as of the press deadline. No response provided as of the press deadline. Attorney III, City of Los Angeles e-mail: matthew4judge@ gmail.com Superior Court Judge Office 16 Patricia occupation: u Over 30 years experience Bail reform is happening in California. A re- “Patti” Deputy City u Prosecuted thousands of criminal cases cent ruling in the Humphrey case requires Attorney, City of judges to consider a defendant’s financial Hunter Los Angeles u Jury trials include: domestic violence, child endangerment, driving under the situation when setting bail. Courts may only website: influence, firearm crimes and more set unaffordable bail for those who are too www.pattihunter- dangerous to be released before trial. 4judge.com u Criminal and civil background u Extensive trial experience

Herbert occupation: u Gang Murder Prosecutor A hybrid system may be appropriate. For S. Yun Deputy District u Deputy District Attorney, Hardcore violent and/or serious offenses, the current Attorney, County Gang Division system will keep most offenders, rich or poor, of Los Angeles u Supported by Judges, Law in custody while awaiting trial, ensuring pub- website: Enforcement and Attorneys lic safety. For all other crimes, an individual- www.yunforjudge. ized assessment of the offender, including u Civil litigation experience com criminal history and finances should be un- u Graduate of Loyola Law School dertaken before setting bail.

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Sydne occupation: u Senior deputy city prosecutor The bail system in California needs reform. Jane Senior Deputy u Prosecuted complex criminal cases, The Constitution allows for reasonable bail. City Prosecutor, Michel including serious violent crimes Courts should consider personal factors of a City of Redondo defendant in deciding on conditions of pre- Beach u Partner in premiere international civil law firm trial release and make use of non-monetary e-mail: conditions, if possible, to ensure that the de- u Endorsed by Hon. , former www.michelfor- fendant returns to court and does not en- district attorney for Los Angeles County, judge.com danger the community. numerous Superior Court judges Superior Court Judge Office 20

Mary Ann occupation: u 30 years of experience as a deputy There needs to be a balance between public Escalante Deputy District district attorney safety and the rights of the accused. Al- Attorney, County u Gang homicide and child molester prosecutor though destitute defendants can end up of Los Angeles u Tried over 100 jury trials including 34 murders spending more time in custody than those website: defendants of means, abandoning the sys- u Endorsed by the presiding and assistant www.escalantefor- tem may put victims in jeopardy. The bail presiding judges of all of the Superior judge.com schedule is put in place to assure court at- Courts tendance and for public safety...*

Wendy occupation: u I am a 28 year attorney with extensive California’s system of imposing bail on de- Segall Deputy District legal experience in civil, criminal defense fendants was in dire need of reform. Today, Attorney, County and prosecution that bail system has fundamentally changed; if of Los Angeles u I am a career public prosecutor with a court finds a defendant does not have the website: 23 years of service financial ability to pay the bail, the court is www.wendysegall- u I am endorsed by over 100 Superior obligated to consider less restrictive alter- forjudge.com Court judges, labor unions and law natives to continued confinement in jail. enforcement

* Complete information at: www.votersedge.org/ca/en/ballot/election/area/69/contests/contest/16407?&county=los%20angeles%20county&election_authority_id=19 Superior Court Judge Office 60

Holly occupation: u 12-year defense counsel to thousands Yes, the system of securing bail has been Hancock Attorney at Law of clients made unaffordable by all but the wealthy. I e-mail: u Tried to verdict 55 cases; 34 felonies; acquit- would venture to say that in Los Angeles skyspeak1@gmail. tals in 29 felonies and 18 misdemeanors County the middle class struggle to put up com u Straight not guilty verdicts on the secured property sufficient for a bond release. last 11 trials Remember that this is pretrial detention...* u Flight attendant for United and union representative for AFA trials

Ben occupation: u Deputy district attorney, over 28 years California’s bail system is broken, and reform Colella Deputy District of extensive experience is needed. The right to remain free should Attorney, County u Seasoned in alternative justice including not depend upon the size of one’s wallet. A of Los Angeles juvenile mental health and drug courts pretrial release assessment must occur using e-mail: u Efficient, thousands of cases yearly in a series of risk factors which need to include colella4judge@ the busiest juvenile court in Los Angeles history and character, probability of return- icloud.com ing to court, and victim impact. u Skilled trial prosecutor, 50+ jury cases

Tony C. occupation: u Over 17 years of legal experience in The Judicial Ethics Canon 5B(1) prohibits a Cho Deputy District both civil and criminal law candidate in a judicial election from making Attorney, County u 13 years as a LA County deputy district statements that would commit the candi- of Los Angeles attorney, with 68 jury trials date with respect to issues that could come website: u Specialized in elder abuse prosecution before the courts. I would note, however, that www.cho4judge. for the past 5 years the Chief Justice of the California Supreme com Court has publicly stated that the bail system u 8 years as a military lawyer with the is in need of reform…. CA State Military Reserve *

* Complete information at: www.votersedge.org/ca/en/ballot/election/area/69/contests/contest/16408?&county=los%20angeles%20county&election_authority_id=19 4 Voter Guide for Los Angeles County LOS ANGELES COUNTY Superior Court Judge Office 63 CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS ANSWER

Malcolm occupation: u Elected to Judge of Los Angeles Superior Yes, it should be reform. I recommend that H. Judge, Court, 1988–2018 the bail system be modified to allow defen- L.A. Superior u Elected Judge of Los Angeles Municipal dants to be released to their own recogni- Mackey Court Court, 1978–1988 zance while awaiting trial where it appears website: u Trial lawyer—own law practice for 19 years they would be able to return to court. www.mackey- u 4judge.com Associate Attorney, Bolton, Groff & Dunne u Southwestern Law School, L.L.B. Juris Doctor

Anthony occupation: u Career dedicated to fighting People should not be punished for being poor. Lewis Attorney at Law discrimination, harassment, and abuse The current bail system causes great harm website: u Experienced criminal and civil trial attorney to many poor people (and their families) who www.tony4judge. u Experienced appellate attorney will not be convicted of any crime and who com do not pose any public threat. Change is u J.D. Northwestern University School of needed. We should take approaches that Law (1999) are better at protecting the public ...* u M.P.A. Florida State University School of Public Administration and Policy (1996)

* Complete information at: www.votersedge.org/ca/en/ballot/election/area/69/contests/contest/16409?&county=los%20angeles%20county&election_authority_id=19 Superior Court Judge Office 67

Onica occupation: u Career prosecutor w/ Ivy League education Yes, we need to reorganize our priorities, Valle Attorney/Mother u Significant jury trial and courtroom for example what is often prosecuted with- Cole website: experience in the City of Los Angeles as a misdemean- www.onicafor- u Married to law enforcement officer and or, is often prosecuted as a felony. judge.com committed to protecting our community u Appointed as a judge, Los Angeles Supe- rior Court, Temporary Judge Program u Committed to fairness and transparency

Maria occupation: u Judge of the State Bar Court, appointed Yes, too many people are held in County Lucy Judge of the State in 2007 Jail simply because they are too poor to Bar Court, State u Presided over thousands of cases post bail. Armendariz Bar of California in 11 years website: u Entire career dedicated to public service www.judgelucy2018. u com UCLA and UC Hastings Law School educated

Dennis occupation: u USAF retired Bail reform is underway in California. (See Vincent Deputy District u 2017 Deputy District Attorney of the Year “In Re Humphrey”.) I cannot comment further Attorney, County u because the Code of Judicial Ethics prohibits of Los Angeles Criminal prosecutor with 23 years of courtroom experience judicial candidates from making state- e-mail: ments that commit them in cases, contro- u Handled hundreds of serious and violent dennisvincent- versies, or issues that are likely to come felonies 4judge@outlook. before the courts. I’m sorry but Bail is one com u Alternative sentencing subject matter such issue. expert Superior Court Judge Office 71

Danielle occupation: u Current Superior Court commissioner, As a current bench officer, I am not permit- R. A. Superior Court I am already doing the job of a judge ted to make any recommendation regard- Commissioner, u Currently presiding over a Domestic ing the status of bail reform. Gibbons County of Los Angeles Violence Prevention Act restraining order courtroom website: u Over 18 years of legal experience www.daniellegib- bons4judge.com u Endorsed by over 70 judges and commissioners

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David A. occupation: u Career public prosecutor with 22 years Judges must consider whether the accused Berger Deputy District of service can afford bail, and whether any less-re- Attorney, County u Extensive legal experience with victims of strictive means than incarceration exists of Los Angeles domestic violence, child and elder abuse (e.g. electronic monitoring, drug testing) website: u Endorsed by over 100 Superior Court while still ensuring public safety. I would fol- www.bergerfor- judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys low any further reform to bail either through judge.blogspot.com the proposition process (e.g. Prop 47) or u I will provide balance, fairness, and legislation (e.g. AB109). access to justice Superior Court Judge Office 113

Javier occupation: u Prosecutor for approximately 27 years Too many people are held in custody be- Perez Deputy District u Tried misdemeanor and felony trials, fore trial because of their economic condi- Attorney, County assigned to special units such as major tions. A recent case held that a person’s fi- of Los Angeles narcotics and environmental crimes nancial situation should be considered in website: u Worked throughout the county in nine determining bail. Other factors to be con- www.javierperez2018. different courthouses sidered are safety to the community and com securing the defendant’s appearance in u Supervised in excess of one-hundred court. employees over seven years

Steven occupation: u After working as a legal aide in the Recent case law has addressed the issue of Schreiner Deputy District Santa Clara County Public Defender’s low income defendants being unable to se- Attorney, County Office, I joined the Los Angeles County cure bail due to economic circumstances. of Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office in 1987. In Courts now must consider this issue, and website: the ensuing 31 years I have done balance it with the need to assurance the de- www.schreinerfor- misdemeanor trials, felony trials, the fendant’s appearance at trial and public safe- judge.com Career Criminal Unit... ty. As a judge I would take all these issues into consideration...*

Michael P. occupation: u Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles County; No one should be in jail simply because they Ribons Arbitrator/Lawyer 8 years hearing approximately 300 are disadvantaged. I support bail reform for website: calendars and over 7,500 cases low-level offenses/low-risk defendants. www.ribonsfor- u Fee Arbitrator, Judges would set bail terms as appropriate, judge.com Bar, State Bar provided the public is not in danger and there is a high likelihood the defendant will appear u Civil litigator 22 years in court as required. u Realtor u J.D., Whittier Law School

* Complete information at: www.votersedge.org/ca/en/ballot/election/area/69/contests/contest/16402?&county=los%20angeles%20county&election_authority_id=19 Superior Court Judge Office 118 David D. occupation: u Litigated thousands of misdemeanor The current changes to the bail system are Diamond Police and felony matters more than overdue. New case law requires Commissioner/ u LACBA indigent criminal defense a Judge to make a full and detailed inquiry Attorney appointments, appointed counsel about an individual’s financial status. This website: u Handled hundreds of civil law matters will allow many to return to their families www.diamondfor- and places of employment while the court u Argued before the District Court of judge.com process moves forward and allows for a Appeals multiple times just resolution...* u Argued before the Los Angeles and...

Troy Davis occupation: u Extensive experience prosecuting felony Pursuant to California Supreme Court Judi- Deputy District child molestation, child physical abuse, cial Canon 5(B)(1)(1), a candidate shall not Attorney, County violent sex crimes, human trafficking, “make statements to the electorate...that of Los Angeles and domestic violence commit the candidate...with respect to...is- website: u Reputation for remarkable ethics, sues that are likely to come before the www.troydavisfor- fairness, and discretion courts.” However, I will strongly consider judge.com u Commitment to ensuring justice is served, all legal factors in determining appropriate holding the guilty accountable, while... bail in each person’s situation.

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Ken Fuller occupation: u Criminal prosecutor of gang murder, A judge’s duty in setting bail is assessing to Deputy District environmental crimes, child molestation, what extent the defendant is a flight risk Attorney, County and domestic/elder abuse and also the danger to the community if the of Los Angeles u J.A.G. military in-house counsel/officer defendant were released based on the al- website: with criminal and civil experience leged facts of the crime. Deviations from www.fullerfor- u Tried 75 jury trials and 150 court trials the bail schedule can be made based on judge.com economic hardship and lack of resources...* u Endorsed by elected officials, judges, prosecutors, and unions

Rene occupation: u Prosecutes child abuse cases in Los California has been in need of bail reform. Caldwell Senior Deputy Angeles Juvenile Court The recent First District Court of Appeal County Counsel, Gilbertson u Served as legal advisor for the County (Humphrey) case gives direction in this re- County of Los gard and emphasizes that the bail system Angeles Sheriff’s Department u Represented indigent children and youth should not imprison a defendant solely be- website: in the foster care system cause of poverty and an inability to afford www.gilbertson- bail. Unaffordable bail must be justfied by u Dedicated 24 years to protecting the forjudge.com factors... children of Los Angeles County *

Shlomo occupation: u J.D. NY Law School Because California’s bail system needs re- Frieman Attorney/ u B.S. ChemE/B.A. Liberal Arts Rutgers form and because alternative release sys- Volunteer University tems exist, we should determine which al- Adjudicator u Temporary Judge, LA County Superior ternatives achieve the best results and are website: Court potentially suitable for California; pilot test www.facebook.com/ the most promising alternatives; implement u Volunteer Mediator, LA County, Shlomo-Frieman-for-LA- the best alternative throughout California; County-Superior-Court- Court-Connected Mediation Program Judge-153702252070393 then, when needed, modify or change it to u Volunteer Mediator, LA City Attorney’s obtain further improvements...* Office, Dispute Resolution Program

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Armando occupation: u Elected by the 500 judges of Los Yes. But the new system should not solve Durón Superior Court Angeles Superior Court to serve as one problem and create another. The pro- Commissioner, Commissioner in 2015 cess should be tested before it is imple- County of Los u mented to make sure that it will work for Angeles Three important assignments: domestic violence restraining orders the defendants, victims and the public. website: u Requiring specific skills: Manage heavy www.duronfor- judge.com calendar; everone feels they were heard; render just and fair decisions

Emily occupation: u Prosecuting rapists, child murders and How a judge determines bail is based on a Theresa Deputy District molesters, and gangs subjective interpretation of a set of criteria. Attorney, County u Over 59 complex litigation felony trials This highlights the need for judges who are Spear of Los Angeles to verdict temperate, level headed, and thoughtful, as website: u 2014 Deputy District Attorney of the Year whatever further reform is determined, ulti- www.emilyspear- mately there will be an element of subjec- u Train with support dog to comfort child forjudge.com tivity in these determinations. molestation victims

JUNE 5, 2018  STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION League of Women Voters® 7 Elections for Los Angeles County Board of has administrative, legislative, and qua- Los Angeles County Supervisors are held in even numbered si-judicial duties; provides for county-wide years. In 2018, Supervisors in the First and services; is local government in unincorpo- Board of Third Districts are up for election. Supervi- rated areas; governs many special districts; Supervisors sors are limited to 12 years in office. adopts County budget. Each district has a population of approximately 2 million res- term: 4 years The five member Board of Supervisors acts idents. term begins: December 5, 2018 as the governing body of Los Angeles County; salary: $190,219 per year Each candidate for Supervisor was asked to submit a brief statement of qualifications, and to answer the following two questions: question 1: How can the level of services to the mentally ill in LA County be improved? What more effective programs can the County implement as an alternative to jail? question 2: What steps do you think the Board of Supervisors should take to improve the foster care system and in particular to provide safe emergency or temporary placement for infants and children?

Supervisor District 1 Los Angeles County Supervisor for District 1 is running unopposed. At press time, there was no response from the following candidate for the position of Supervisor District 1: Hilda Solis

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Eric occupation: u Since 2015, Eric and his brother Joshua Q1: Haven of Hope has been operating in San Preven Journalist Preven have been writing a watchdog col- Antonio, Texas for the past eight years, during website: umn for CityWatchLA.com. About a year which time the number of people experienc- www.ericpreven. ago the column started running as “The ing unsheltered homelessness in that city has com Preven Report.” Government and politics decreased by 15%. Haven of Hope is cen- in Los Angeles is the focus of their work. tered on a 22-acre “one-stop shop” campus, In June Eric and Joshua won the 2017 LA where 30 agencies provide services such as Press Club Award for Online Political Com- housing, food, job training, child care and mentary for their CityWatchLA article...* even kennels for pets. Mental health and ad- diction treatment is done across the street at the Restoration Center...* Q2: There is a good ‘simulation’ training pro- gram currently in use, where actors play the roles, and new social workers can break down the scenes in the interest of learning. I think more seasoned workers, should participate, too. Everyone can improve. And those who don’t want to improve, ought to call it quits. Trainings like this can also give supervisors a real feeling for who would be best for various assignments...*

Daniel occupation: No qualifications provided at time of printing. No responses provided at time of printing. Glaser Owner/President at Dan Glaser No photo provided Properties website: www.facebook.com/ danielglaserLA- County

At press time, there was no response from the following candidates for Los Angeles County Supervisor District 3:

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8 Voter Guide for Los Angeles County LOS ANGELES COUNTY Los Angeles County duties: The County Assessor locates all fore the Assessment Appeals board, lists the taxable property in the County and identifies value of all property on the assessment roll by Assessor ownership, values all property taxation, reas- Assessor’s parcel number, produces Asses- term: 4 years sesses property upon change of ownership or sor’s parcel maps, and processes all property term begins: December 1, 2018 completion of new construction, appears be- tax exemptions. salary: $209,912 per year

Each candidate for Assessor was asked to submit a brief statement of qualifications, and to answer the following two questions: question 1: What criteria should voters use to evaluate candidates for Assessor? What are your strongest qualifications for office? question 2: What steps would you take to reduce the possibility of favoritism or corruption when reassessing property in Los Angeles County?

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Krish occupation: u Bachelor of Arts in Economics Q1: The Assessor office should be run by someone that Indra Deputy Assessor, from the University of has worked in the office as an appraiser for many years. Los Angeles California, Riverside 2004 This will allow the Assessor to really understand how to Kumar County u Santa Barbara County do this job and how to run the office effectively. website: Assessor’s Office 2006- Q2: Part of my campaign is not to take donations, there- www.krishkumar. 2007 com fore if elected there would not be any suspicion of favorit- u Los Angeles County ism. Also I would want to make the office as transparent Assessor’s Office as possible. This includes openly making public reductions 2007-Present made in assessments and the reasons why they were done. u State Board of Equalization It is public information anyways but I want to make it Advanced Appraisal much easier displayed. Certificate 2009

Jeffrey occupation: u Los Angeles County Q1: With 1400 employees and a nearly $200 million bud- Prang Assessor, Los Assessor since 2014 get, the Assessor’s Office is a complex agency that re- Angeles County u West Hollywood Mayor/ quires an experienced administrator. The Assessor needs website: Councilmember, 1997-2014 to work effectively with other county departments to sup- www.jeffreyprang. u Over 25 years in public port vital local services. As the incumbent, with extensive com service in LA County experience as an elected official and public administrator, I have undertaken substantial technological innovation, in- u Assessor Jeffrey Prang’s creased access to information, and worked with other leadership has earned the county offices and the State to improve the quality of pub- endorsements of U.S. lic service. Senator , and LA County Supervisors Q2: I can proudly say that I have worked successfully in Sheila Kuehl, Hilda Solis, my first term to address these issues. Our new technology , and Mark system has multiple layers of security to prevent abuse at Ridley-Thomas any level. Additionally, we have implemented a Quality Assurance Unit, and new policies that limit the assess- ment authority of any individual employee and mandate supervisorial review of assessment changes. If reelected, I will continue to ensure the utmost integrity in the Assess- ment process.

Sandy occupation: u Deputy Assessor, Los Q1: In 168 years, there has never been a female Assessor. Sun Deputy Angeles County (2000 - As an 18 year veteran of the Assessor’s Office, I’m fully Assessor, Los current) trained in both Real and Personal Property Appraisal. Ap- Angeles County u 18 years in public service praisal is the primary job at the Assessor’s Office. With 18 website: u Advanced Appraisal years actual hands-on work experience in multiple sec- www.sandysun.net Certificate, State Board of tions and regions throughout the years; I bring a wealth of Equalization (2004) knowledge and skills to this position. I have the qualifica- tions, desire and passion to serve the public...* Q2: In order to stop favoritism and/or corruption it would require complete transparency and accountability, starting with top management on down to the employees. If elect- ed, I would have an open door policy where employees can share their concerns freely without fear of retaliation. At press time, there was no response from the following candidates for Los Angeles County Assessor: John “Lower Taxes” Loew * Complete information at: www.votersedge.org/ca/en/ballot/election/area/69/contests/contest/16398?&county=los%20angeles%20county&election_authority_id=19

JUNE 5, 2018  STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION League of Women Voters® 9 Los Angeles County duties: The County Sheriff administers the crime and suppression of delinquency; directs police function of the County, and is responsible and coordinates emergency services; main- Sheriff for enforcement of all laws and regulations as tains security and assists in the functions of term: 4 years required or requested by statute, participates the Superior Courts; and operates five County term begins: December 1, 2018 in programs for rehabilitation, prevention of jail facilities. salary: $303,098 per year Each candidate for Sheriff was asked to submit a brief statement of qualifications, and to answer the following two questions: question 1: What can the Sheriff do to deal more effectively with mentally ill prisoners incarcerated in County jail? question 2: What steps do you feel should be taken to correct the problems of brutality that have been identified within the County jails?

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Alex occupation: u Sworn member, Los Angeles County Q1: We can start by diverting many of those who Villanueva Sheriff’s Sheriff’s Department, 1986-2018 suffer from mental illnesses from ever setting foot Lieutenant, u Planning Commissioner, La Habra in the County jail. Those initial contacts in the Los Angeles community are the vital first step towards triaging County Heights, 2015-present u Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice, the mentally ill person and finding ways to ac- website: California State University, Long commodate the intervention and treatment in the www.alexvillan- Beach 2006-2010 least restrictive environment available. That means ueva.org finding alternative housing and sufficient support u Doctor of Public Administration, resources to keep them engaged with their...* University of La Verne, 2005 u Founding President, Los Angeles Q2: In order to properly address the issue of bru- Sheriff’s Professional Association tality, or better yet described as violence within the County jails, requires a healthy organizational culture within the entire department, one that values the services provided by those who are assigned to the County jails. There needs to be a robust force prevention effort, coupled with quality training that complies with Standards of Training for Corrections (STC), mandated by the state....*

At press time, there was no response from the following candidates for Los Angeles County Sheriff: Jim McDonnell, Robert “Bob” Lindsey

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How Do I Evaluate Ballot Propositions? ☞ u Examine what the measure seeks to accomplish. Do you u Does the measure deal with one issue that can be easily agree with those goals? Is the measure consistent with decided by a YES or NO vote? Or, is it a complex issue that your ideas about government? Do you think the proposed should be thoroughly examined in the legislative arena? changes will make things better? u If the measure amends the Constitution, consider whether u Who are the real sponsors and opponents of the measure? it really belongs in the Constitution. Would a statute accom- Check where the money is coming from on the Voter’s plish the same purpose? All constitutional amendments Edge California website: www.VotersEdge.org/ca require voter approval; what we put into the Constitution would have to come back to the ballot to be changed. u Is the measure written well? Will it create conflicts in law that may require court resolution or interpretation? Is it u Be wary of distortion tactics and commercials that rely on “good government,” or will it cause more problems than it image but tell nothing of substance about the measure. will resolve? Beware of half-truths. u Does the measure create its own revenue source? Does it earmark, restrict, or obligate government revenues? If so, weigh the benefit of securing funding for this measure against the cost of reducing overall flexibility in the budget. u Does the measure mandate a government program or ser- vice without addressing how it will be funded? www.votersedge.org

10 Voter Guide for Los Angeles County LOS ANGELES COUNTY © 2018 League of Women Voters of California Education Fund About Bonds: Why are Bonds Used? Projects such as roads, What are the Direct Costs of Bond Financing? educational facilities, prisons, parks, office build- The state must repay the principal amount What are Bonds? Bonds are a form of long- ings, and housing for veterans involve large dollar of the bonds, plus interest, over time to the term borrowing that the state uses to raise costs, and are used over many years. The use investors until the bonds are fully paid off. money for infrastructure projects. The state of bonds helps to fund the initial large dollar The interest cost of repaying bonds depends sells bonds to investors and agrees to repay costs, which would be hard to fund out of day- primarily on the current interest rate and on the investors, with interest, according to a to-day operating revenues. Also, the repayment the time period over which the bonds have to specified schedule. of these bonds over time means that future tax- be repaid. payers who benefit from the facilities will help to pay for them.

JUNE 5, 2018  STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION League of Women Voters® 11 12 Voter Guide for Los Angeles County LOS ANGELES COUNTY JUNE 5, 2018  STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION League of Women Voters® 13 14 Voter Guide for Los Angeles County LOS ANGELES COUNTY The League of Women Voters of California Education Fund (LWVCEF) produced these nonpartisan explanations of state propositions, with supporting and opposing arguments. The arguments come from many sources and are not limited to those presented in the Official Voter Information Guide. The LWVCEF does not judge the merits of the arguments or guarantee their validity. Visit our website, CAvotes.org, to: • Learn more about the ballot measures and voter registration • See a list of local Leagues • Sign up and become a member, and to donate or volunteer

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