Santa Clara County, CA June 3, 2008 Election
Smart Voter Jesús "Jess" Valencia

Candidate for
Judge - Superior Court; County of Santa Clara; Office 8

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Superior Court Commissioner
  • Judicial Experience (January 2007 to present)
  • Judge Pro Tem Experience (6 yrs.)
  • Civil & Criminal Law Experience (20 yrs.)
  • City of San Jose Elections Commission (3.5 yrs)
  • Santa Clara Law School Bd. of Visitors (12 yrs)
  • SCU Owens Lawyer of the Year Award (2001)
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Bring fresh ideas & approaches to the juvenile justice system.
  • Work with community groups to address juvenile crime & gang violence.
  • Work with community groups to improve access to the courts.
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Questions on Issues

The the Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from Jesús "Jess" Valencia
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Key Endorsements
  • Congresswomen Zoe Lofgren
  • Assemblymembers J. Beall, J. Coto, & S. Lieber
  • San Jose City Councilmembers N. Campos, K. Chu, F. Williams
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Position Papers
Judicial Elections, Part 1
The Importance of An Independent and Unbiased Judge.
Judicial Elections, Part 2
Who Decides Who Gets To Be A Judge?
Judicial Elections, Part 3
Criteria Voters Should Consider In Electing Judges
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.valenciaforjudge.com/
E-mail: jesus@valenciaforjudge.com
Phone: 408-836-9529
 Address:
171 Branham Lane, Ste 10-305
San Jose, CA 95136

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