Candidate for
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Monterey; Office 3

"Having worked closely with Steve for over a decade, he has distinguished himself as one of the most respected, competent and conscientious trial attorneys in Monterey County, handling the most serious and complex criminal cases. His dedication to achieving justice is unparalleled. He has consistently demonstrated superior legal knowledge and common sense in evaluating his cases. His entire professional career has been dedicated to serving the community, doing his best as a prosecutor to assure that justice is administered in court. I know what it takes to be a judge and Steve Somers knowledge of the law and ability to adhere to strict ethical standards make him the most qualified candidate for this seat."

Judge Russell D. Scott, retiring from this seat after 20 years

ORGANIZATIONS

City of Marina Police Officers Association
City of Monterey Police Officers Association
City of Salinas Police Officers Association
Monterey County Deputy Sheriffs' Association
Monterey County Probation Officers Association
Monterey County Prosecutors Association
Peace Officers Research Association of California*
(*PORAC members include: Carmel Police Officers Association, King City Police Officers Association, Monterey County Deputy Sheriffs' Association, Monterey Police Officers Association, Salinas Police Officers Association, Seaside Police Officers Association, Soledad Police Offices Association)

JUDICIAL
MONTEREY COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES:

Judge Robert A. Burlison
Judge Pamela L. Butler
Judge Julie R. Culver
Judge Mark E. Hood
Judge Sam Lavorato, Jr.
Judge Albert H. Maldonado
Judge Russell D. Scott
Judge Robert Moody (Ret.)

Judge David Hirsch + Ventura County
Judge Tim Kam + Solano County

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Sheriff Scott Miller
Marina City Councilmember Nancy Amadeo
Ron Stefani, Castroville Community Services District
Michael Breeden, Chair, Santa Cruz County Democratic Central Committee
Kathleen Lee, Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District

COMMUNITY LEADERS

Peter Austen
Rita Boudreaux Ballard, Structural Integration Pacific Grove
Steve Bernal
John Boekenoogen
Andy and Theresa Briant
Dennis and Janice Caprara
John Coletti
Michelle Cordova
Carlo Cortopassi
Paul Cortopassi
John Crocker, Retired Fire Captain
Paul Demetros
Lisa and Henry Dill
Natalie Dill, Investigative Aide for Monterey County District Attorney's Office
Scott Donahue, Monterey County Deputy District Attorney
Robert and Jennifer Empasis
Margo and Donald Fuselier, Retired Police Chief
Fred Garcia
Catherine Gardner, Monterey County Deputy District Attorney
Christina Gunter
Anthony and Michele Gutierrez
Gerardo Velazquez Hernandez
Emily Hickok
John Hubanks, Monterey County Deputy District Attorney
Kelly Kafel, Shasta County Senior Deputy District Attorney
Terry Kaiser, Monterey County Sheriff's Office
Sam Lavorato, Sr.
Rob Lee
Fred Lombardi
Billy Massa
Doug Matheson, Monterey County Deputy District Attorney
Daniel McCormick
Sarah McCormick
Angela McNulty, Monterey County Deputy District Attorney
Marisol Mendez
Chief Paul Miller, Gonzales Police Department
Dominic and Martha Muzzi
Jeannine Pacioni
Justin Patterson
Pamela Patterson
Perry Ramirez, Perry's Computers
Angie Ramos
Ralph Salas, Ralph's Autobody
Nina Sandhu, Monterey County Deputy District Attorney
Dr. Harsimrat Sandhu
Margaret Skillicorn
Gary Thelander, Monterey County Deputy District Attorney
Elizabeth Thomas
Maribel Torres-Hart
Archie Warren
Plasha Fielding Will