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Cal VOTE info - Complete-5th District Supreme Court Judges
Basically, vote NO on the first 3 and YES on the last 4.
Refer to:
http://www.judgevoterguide.com/#fresno-county
Tani Cantil-Sakauye—NO
Governor Schwarzenegger, Jerry Brown and Ron George as a committee approved the appointment to the Court of Tani Cantil-Sakauye as our new California Supreme Court Chief Justice. She is considered a “moderate” Republican, leaning liberal on social issues. The liberal Sandra Day O’Connor was her favorite Supreme Court judge.
When the California Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, she performed a same-sex marriage. One of her favorite sayings is, “There is no one truth, only versions of it.” That speaks to a judicial philosophy that bends with political expediency...and frankly,
that scares me a bit. In cases brought before her, she has sided with the nurses union over legitimate cost concerns regarding school district positions and she was soft on a teen’s violent treatment to a girlfriend. On the plus side, she did uphold California’s prohibition against affirmative action and for religious free speech.
Her point of view is a mixed bag, but she hasn’t made enough good decisions from the bench or demonstrated a dependable, consistent, philosophical position to earn our recommendation.
We recommend a “NO” vote.
Ming William Chin—NO
Ming William Chin was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1996 by Gov. Pete Wilson. Since he’s been on the bench, he has voted to overturn parental consent, consistent with his pro-abortion views. He shot down Governor Wilson’s attempt to privatize highway jobs.
He voted against Christian conscientious objections and for trampling religious
liberty. He did vote in favor of traditional marriage and voted to uphold California’s anti-affirmative action law. Despite a few good votes, we recommend a "NO" vote because of his liberal social stands and inconsistency business/property rights issue.
We recommend a “NO” vote.
Associate Justice Carlos Moreno—NO
Justice Moreno has been on the Court since 2001, appointed by former Governor Gray Davis. He is a radical liberal. His favorite Supreme Court Judge is liberal David Souter.
The Lincoln Club recommends a YES vote to retain all four justices.
Brad R. Hill, Candidate for Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5; Presiding Justice
Justice Brad Hill, appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006. Conservative, graduate of CSU Fresno (1977), MBA from CSU Fresno (1979), JD from University of California Hastings College of Law
(1983). Vote YES.
Biographical Highlights
* Occupation: Associate Justice (Nominated for Presiding Justice)
* Superior Court Judge, 1998-2006
* Presiding Judge, Fresno Superior Court, 2003-2004
* Municipal Court Judge, 1991-1998
* Graduate, U.C. Hastings College of the Law, 1983
* Graduate, Fresno State University (Undergraduate Degree in Business Adminstration; Master's Degree in Business Administration, 1977 & 1979).
* Private Law Practice 1983-1991
Top Priorities if Elected
* Follow the law and act to promote justice, fairness and public confidence in the judiciary
* Decide cases fairly and expeditiously
* To improve the quality of justice in California
Bert Levy Candidate for Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
Justice Bert Levy, appointed by Governor Pete Wilson in 1997. Conservative, graduate of Fresno High (1970), magna cum laude from UC
Davis (1974) , and the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law
(1977). Vote YES.
Biographical Highlights
* Occupation: Justice, Fifth District Court of Appeal, 1997-present
* Superior Court Judge, 1989-1997
* Presiding Judge, Family Law Department, 1990-1996
* Municipal Court Judge, 1988-1989
* Private Law Practice, 1977-1988
* Graduate, UOP McGeorge School of Law, 1977
* Graduate, UC Davis, magna cum laude, 1974
Top Priorities if Elected
* Upholding the rule of law as set forth by the Constitution, the Legislature and the voters
* Ensuring that the appellate court operates fairly, efficiently and effectively
* Providing clear and concise opinions that are easily understandable
Jennifer Detjen Candidate for Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
Justice Jennifer RS Detjen, appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2010. She graduated from the University of
Washington in 1997 with a degree in Political Science, and from the
University of San Diego School of Law in 1981. As a former prosecutor,
she accumulated a reputation for being tough on crime. Vote YES.
Biographical Highlights
* Occupation: Associate Justice, State Court of Appeal, 5th District.
* Superior Court Judge, Madera County, 2000-2010.
* Presiding Judge, Madera Superior Court, 2005 and 2006; Superior Court Appellate Division Judge 2001-2006 and 2009-2010.
* Senior Deputy District Attorney 1989-2000, Deputy District Attorney, 1982-1989.
* Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, 1993. Recognized for Outstanding Service by the Board of Legal Specialization, 2004.
* Juris Doctor Degree, University of San Diego, 1981.
* Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Washington, 1977.
Top Priorities if Elected
* Respect, defend, and follow the principles of the Constitution and the rule of law.
* Preserve the integrity of the judiciary.
* Serve the People of the State of California.
Chuck Poochigian Candidate for Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
Justice Charles Poochigian, appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2009. Conservative, graduated from Santa Clara
School of Law in 1975. Justice Poochigian served with distinction in
the California State Assembly from 1994-98 and the California State
Senate from 1998-2006. Vote YES.
Biographical Highlights
* Occupation: Associate Justice, Fifth District Court of Appeal
* Private law practice - Dowling, Aaron & Keeler (2007-2009)
* California State Senator (1998 -2006)
* California State Assemblymember (1994 - 1998)
* Senior Staff, Office of the Governor - Judicial and General Appointments (1988-1994)
* Private civil law practice (1975 - 1988)
* Education: University of Santa Clara, J.D. and California State University, Fresno, B.S., Business Administration
Top Priorities if Elected
* To uphold the rule of law by faithfully following the Constitutions and statutes of the United States and the State of California
* To work hard and decide cases with integrity, efficiency, consistency and clarity
* To treat litigants, counsel and the public with fairness, impartiality and due respect.
Refer to:
http://www.judgevoterguide.com/#fresno-county
Tani Cantil-Sakauye—NO
Governor Schwarzenegger, Jerry Brown and Ron George as a committee approved the appointment to the Court of Tani Cantil-Sakauye as our new California Supreme Court Chief Justice. She is considered a “moderate” Republican, leaning liberal on social issues. The liberal Sandra Day O’Connor was her favorite Supreme Court judge.
When the California Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, she performed a same-sex marriage. One of her favorite sayings is, “There is no one truth, only versions of it.” That speaks to a judicial philosophy that bends with political expediency...and frankly,
that scares me a bit. In cases brought before her, she has sided with the nurses union over legitimate cost concerns regarding school district positions and she was soft on a teen’s violent treatment to a girlfriend. On the plus side, she did uphold California’s prohibition against affirmative action and for religious free speech.
Her point of view is a mixed bag, but she hasn’t made enough good decisions from the bench or demonstrated a dependable, consistent, philosophical position to earn our recommendation.
We recommend a “NO” vote.
Ming William Chin—NO
Ming William Chin was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1996 by Gov. Pete Wilson. Since he’s been on the bench, he has voted to overturn parental consent, consistent with his pro-abortion views. He shot down Governor Wilson’s attempt to privatize highway jobs.
He voted against Christian conscientious objections and for trampling religious
liberty. He did vote in favor of traditional marriage and voted to uphold California’s anti-affirmative action law. Despite a few good votes, we recommend a "NO" vote because of his liberal social stands and inconsistency business/property rights issue.
We recommend a “NO” vote.
Associate Justice Carlos Moreno—NO
Justice Moreno has been on the Court since 2001, appointed by former Governor Gray Davis. He is a radical liberal. His favorite Supreme Court Judge is liberal David Souter.
Moreno was on Obama’s short list for replacing Souter. He was recommended by Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Obama chose Sonia Sotomayor, probably because of Moreno’s vote for homosexual marriage, thus negating the people’s choice for traditional marriage—may have been thought too controversial (and a stumbling block to confirmation) for President Obama. Moreno not only voted in the 4-3 decision to overturn traditional marriage with Proposition 23, he was the only “NO” vote in the 6-1 decision that agreed Proposition 8 vote was constitutional. In the past, he has voted against parental consent, against religious rights and against business.
We recommend a “NO” vote.
AND, the last 4 on your ballot researched at:
http://www.fresnolincolnclub.org/?pg=guideThe Lincoln Club recommends a YES vote to retain all four justices.
Brad R. Hill, Candidate for Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5; Presiding Justice
Justice Brad Hill, appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006. Conservative, graduate of CSU Fresno (1977), MBA from CSU Fresno (1979), JD from University of California Hastings College of Law
(1983). Vote YES.
Biographical Highlights
* Occupation: Associate Justice (Nominated for Presiding Justice)
* Superior Court Judge, 1998-2006
* Presiding Judge, Fresno Superior Court, 2003-2004
* Municipal Court Judge, 1991-1998
* Graduate, U.C. Hastings College of the Law, 1983
* Graduate, Fresno State University (Undergraduate Degree in Business Adminstration; Master's Degree in Business Administration, 1977 & 1979).
* Private Law Practice 1983-1991
Top Priorities if Elected
* Follow the law and act to promote justice, fairness and public confidence in the judiciary
* Decide cases fairly and expeditiously
* To improve the quality of justice in California
Bert Levy Candidate for Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
Justice Bert Levy, appointed by Governor Pete Wilson in 1997. Conservative, graduate of Fresno High (1970), magna cum laude from UC
Davis (1974) , and the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law
(1977). Vote YES.
Biographical Highlights
* Occupation: Justice, Fifth District Court of Appeal, 1997-present
* Superior Court Judge, 1989-1997
* Presiding Judge, Family Law Department, 1990-1996
* Municipal Court Judge, 1988-1989
* Private Law Practice, 1977-1988
* Graduate, UOP McGeorge School of Law, 1977
* Graduate, UC Davis, magna cum laude, 1974
Top Priorities if Elected
* Upholding the rule of law as set forth by the Constitution, the Legislature and the voters
* Ensuring that the appellate court operates fairly, efficiently and effectively
* Providing clear and concise opinions that are easily understandable
Jennifer Detjen Candidate for Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
Justice Jennifer RS Detjen, appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2010. She graduated from the University of
Washington in 1997 with a degree in Political Science, and from the
University of San Diego School of Law in 1981. As a former prosecutor,
she accumulated a reputation for being tough on crime. Vote YES.
Biographical Highlights
* Occupation: Associate Justice, State Court of Appeal, 5th District.
* Superior Court Judge, Madera County, 2000-2010.
* Presiding Judge, Madera Superior Court, 2005 and 2006; Superior Court Appellate Division Judge 2001-2006 and 2009-2010.
* Senior Deputy District Attorney 1989-2000, Deputy District Attorney, 1982-1989.
* Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, 1993. Recognized for Outstanding Service by the Board of Legal Specialization, 2004.
* Juris Doctor Degree, University of San Diego, 1981.
* Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Washington, 1977.
Top Priorities if Elected
* Respect, defend, and follow the principles of the Constitution and the rule of law.
* Preserve the integrity of the judiciary.
* Serve the People of the State of California.
Chuck Poochigian Candidate for Justice, California State Court of Appeal; District 5
Justice Charles Poochigian, appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2009. Conservative, graduated from Santa Clara
School of Law in 1975. Justice Poochigian served with distinction in
the California State Assembly from 1994-98 and the California State
Senate from 1998-2006. Vote YES.
Biographical Highlights
* Occupation: Associate Justice, Fifth District Court of Appeal
* Private law practice - Dowling, Aaron & Keeler (2007-2009)
* California State Senator (1998 -2006)
* California State Assemblymember (1994 - 1998)
* Senior Staff, Office of the Governor - Judicial and General Appointments (1988-1994)
* Private civil law practice (1975 - 1988)
* Education: University of Santa Clara, J.D. and California State University, Fresno, B.S., Business Administration
Top Priorities if Elected
* To uphold the rule of law by faithfully following the Constitutions and statutes of the United States and the State of California
* To work hard and decide cases with integrity, efficiency, consistency and clarity
* To treat litigants, counsel and the public with fairness, impartiality and due respect.
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