League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Santa Cruz County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Superior Court Judge; County of Santa Cruz; Office 10

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Santa Cruz County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Qualifications, Structure of Court System Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. What in your experience makes you a highly qualified candidate for the position of judge? (No candidates submitted answers to this question) 2. What are your thoughts about the new structure for the court system? Answer from Steve Wright: I have spent my entire 32 year legal career inside the courtroom. I have the experience, ability, wisdom and strength to immediately and effectively administer justice in our courts. I fully understand our laws, procedure and how our courts operate. With more than 200 civil and criminal jury trials, including over 10 murder cases, I understand the complex rules of law and evidence to immediately handle even the most serious cases. Most importantly I have earned the respect and trust of both my peers and adversaries. This respect combined with my proven ability to communicate effectively with the people who come through the courts will enable me to promote fair and reasonable resolutions. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' responses are not edited or corrected by the League. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.