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- Written by: Roberta Lyons
It’s time for a change. Experience as a district attorney does not necessarily equate to becoming a good judge.
Harry has fresh and forward-looking ideas. Let’s vote for a change and for someone with the education, experience and philosophy to fulfill an extremely important position.
Roberta Lyons lives in Lower Lake, Calif.
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- Written by: Barbara Christwitz
While a judicial race is supposed to be nonpartisan, in this time of acrimonious political turmoil, it is a joy to see that people from all political backgrounds are enthusiastically supporting Ms. Harry.
They have many different reasons for doing so – her first-class education, her years of public service, the diversity of her work experience, her exciting plans to bring more transparency to the court processes, especially for those who are in court without an attorney, and her plans to institute a mental health court.
All agree, she will make a wonderful judge with a long career ahead of her, as is her predecessor, Judge Hedstrom, who will soon have served 18 distinguished years.
I hope you will join with me to vote for Shanda Harry for Superior Court judge and ensure she is soon installed on the bench.
Barbara Christwitz lives in Clearlake, Calif.
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- Written by: Mitchell Hauptman
I have practiced law in Lake County for 40 years. I have spent most of those years as a criminal defense lawyer. It is in that capacity that I have come to respect the integrity of my opposition, District Attorney Anderson.
I have interacted with Don in all of his many public service roles, as well as his role as a private lawyer. I have never had occasion to doubt his word or to believe that he had some secret agenda. Other than the occasional business lunch, I have never socialized with him. I have no secret agenda in my support for Don. I am convinced that he is not only the most professionally qualified contender, he is the single contender most likely to bring the necessary compassion and judicial temperament to our courts.
While no one can match Judge Hedstrom’s stellar work ethic or depth of judicial experience, Don Anderson is most likely to achieve the appropriate temperament.
We have a proud history on our bench of former district attorneys, including Judge Robert Crone and Judge Stephen Hedstrom. They had “conflicts” as former district attorneys, but those conflicts paled into insignificance in the light of the vast experience they brought to the bench.
It is not only guilty people who come before the courts. Someday, you or a close friend or family member may find yourself wrongfully accused. When that happens, you are going to want to have Don Anderson acting as your judge.
Do yourself a favor, vote for Don Anderson.
Mitchell Hauptman lives in Lakeport, Calif.
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- Written by: Kathy Windrem
Her plans for making our courts more efficient are impressive. She is committed to making the courts a fair and effective process for all those involved – plaintiffs, defendants, families, jurors, lawyers and law enforcement who assist.
Having served as a juror on a six-week trial last fall, I know that her experience and commitment to making our courts work more efficiently will serve our court system well.
Shanda is extremely well educated and qualified, and will be ready to go to work her first day on the bench.
I am thankful to have such an outstanding choice for Superior Court judge.
Kathy Windrem lives in Kelseyville, Calif.