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It has been our pleasure to meet and get to know Shanda Harry, candidate for Superior Court judge in Lake County.
In talking with her and reviewing her credentials and experience, we were extremely impressed. We especially appreciate her judicial philosophy which includes the goal that everyone in her courtroom understand the procedures: the plaintiffs, defendants, jurors and witnesses. She believes it is her responsibility to help everyone understand their rights and duties.
Shanda Harry has a strong work ethic, an impressive background and a breadth of experience that will serve our community well. Please join us in voting for Shanda Harry for Superior Court judge.
Roberta and Harry Lyons live in Lower Lake, Calif.
In talking with her and reviewing her credentials and experience, we were extremely impressed. We especially appreciate her judicial philosophy which includes the goal that everyone in her courtroom understand the procedures: the plaintiffs, defendants, jurors and witnesses. She believes it is her responsibility to help everyone understand their rights and duties.
Shanda Harry has a strong work ethic, an impressive background and a breadth of experience that will serve our community well. Please join us in voting for Shanda Harry for Superior Court judge.
Roberta and Harry Lyons live in Lower Lake, Calif.
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District 3 voters have an important choice coming up on June 5. I’m supporting businesswoman and East Region Town Hall Chair Denise Loustalot for county supervisor.
Here’s why:
1) Denise is an experienced public servant who understands how to solve problems by working effectively with others;
2) Denise is an independent community leader who will put the concerns of local residents ahead of special interests; and
3) Denise is a successful local businesswoman with the skills needed to attract new jobs and opportunities to our struggling Lake County communities.
Let’s make the right choice by electing Denise Loustalot as our new District 3 county supervisor.
Jamie Yates lives in Clearlake Oaks, Calif.
Here’s why:
1) Denise is an experienced public servant who understands how to solve problems by working effectively with others;
2) Denise is an independent community leader who will put the concerns of local residents ahead of special interests; and
3) Denise is a successful local businesswoman with the skills needed to attract new jobs and opportunities to our struggling Lake County communities.
Let’s make the right choice by electing Denise Loustalot as our new District 3 county supervisor.
Jamie Yates lives in Clearlake Oaks, Calif.
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The forum for candidates for Lake County district attorney, held at the courthouse on May 14, quickly turned into an evaluation of the eight-year tenure of current District Attorney Don Anderson, now a candidate for Superior Court judge. The forum gave very good insight to voters about who their choice for Judge should be.
The forum’s overarching discussion was about the numerous ethical lapses made by District Attorney Don Anderson. It covered his very questionable alternative sentencing program, which allowed those with money to buy their way out of community service, with the money, up to $270,000, going to local charities of Mr. Anderson’s choosing alone. Both current DA candidates, Steve Brown and Susan Krones, are not comfortable with this program and would stop it immediately.
In 2016, Anderson set up a special perjury unit which, to date, has only resulted in three convictions, despite Mr. Anderson’s claim of nine. Are taxpayers getting a return on this focused “unit” when perjury can and should be prosecuted through normal resources?
Additionally, it was discussed that during his tenure as DA, Mr. Anderson did not treat his position as a full-time commitment, leading to his mismanagement of the DA’s Office. He carried on a private law practice in other counties using the phone number, office premises and a car, all paid for by Lake County taxpayers.
There were also allegations of him giving preferential treatment to certain defendants, including a specific incident that was truly disturbing.
Delays, improper filings and/or notifications, refusing to refile dismissed cases because of errors on the part of the district attorney, all cost taxpayers. One particular example in 2014 led to an individual who ran a sophisticated drug operation getting back hundreds of seized guns that enriched the criminal and endangered public safety.
Mr. Anderson is basing his candidacy for judge almost entirely on his experience. But how much experience does a candidate for judge need to have to overcome years of perceived ethical violations?
In my book, a lifetime of experience can never outweigh ethical lapses – especially when it comes to a judge. Let’s elect a judge who brings new ideas, works hard and make us proud every day. A leopard doesn’t change his spots.
Shirley Howland lives in Clearlake, Calif.
The forum’s overarching discussion was about the numerous ethical lapses made by District Attorney Don Anderson. It covered his very questionable alternative sentencing program, which allowed those with money to buy their way out of community service, with the money, up to $270,000, going to local charities of Mr. Anderson’s choosing alone. Both current DA candidates, Steve Brown and Susan Krones, are not comfortable with this program and would stop it immediately.
In 2016, Anderson set up a special perjury unit which, to date, has only resulted in three convictions, despite Mr. Anderson’s claim of nine. Are taxpayers getting a return on this focused “unit” when perjury can and should be prosecuted through normal resources?
Additionally, it was discussed that during his tenure as DA, Mr. Anderson did not treat his position as a full-time commitment, leading to his mismanagement of the DA’s Office. He carried on a private law practice in other counties using the phone number, office premises and a car, all paid for by Lake County taxpayers.
There were also allegations of him giving preferential treatment to certain defendants, including a specific incident that was truly disturbing.
Delays, improper filings and/or notifications, refusing to refile dismissed cases because of errors on the part of the district attorney, all cost taxpayers. One particular example in 2014 led to an individual who ran a sophisticated drug operation getting back hundreds of seized guns that enriched the criminal and endangered public safety.
Mr. Anderson is basing his candidacy for judge almost entirely on his experience. But how much experience does a candidate for judge need to have to overcome years of perceived ethical violations?
In my book, a lifetime of experience can never outweigh ethical lapses – especially when it comes to a judge. Let’s elect a judge who brings new ideas, works hard and make us proud every day. A leopard doesn’t change his spots.
Shirley Howland lives in Clearlake, Calif.
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After carefully reviewing the records of the two District 3 candidates, I have chosen to support Denise Loustalot for county supervisor.
As a local businesswoman, town hall chair and former mayor, Loustalot has the right mix of experience to represent the people of the north county. Her successful record as an elected community leader is especially impressive.
Loustalot has been walking door to door to listen to residents’ concerns and share her vision for a better Lake County. That is the kind of inclusive leadership we need on the Lake County Board of Supervisors.
This is an important election and I encourage everyone to look carefully at the candidates. When you do, I believe you will see the same positive qualities about Denise that I found.
Please join me in voting for Denise Loustalot for supervisor on June 5.
Faye Lambert lives in Clearlake Park, Calif.
As a local businesswoman, town hall chair and former mayor, Loustalot has the right mix of experience to represent the people of the north county. Her successful record as an elected community leader is especially impressive.
Loustalot has been walking door to door to listen to residents’ concerns and share her vision for a better Lake County. That is the kind of inclusive leadership we need on the Lake County Board of Supervisors.
This is an important election and I encourage everyone to look carefully at the candidates. When you do, I believe you will see the same positive qualities about Denise that I found.
Please join me in voting for Denise Loustalot for supervisor on June 5.
Faye Lambert lives in Clearlake Park, Calif.
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