CANDIDATOS | Helen L. Halpert |
1. What position are you running for? | Incumbent and Candidate Position 31, King County Superior Court |
1. Para que posicion se postula? | Titular y Candidata, Posicion 31, Tribunal Superior del Condado King |
2. Why do you think Hispanics should know about the position you are running for? | King County Superior Court hears a wide variety of cases: civil, criminal, family law, juvenile and mental health. Excellent judges are needed to resolve these cases justly and fairly. |
3. Why are you running for this position? | I have presided over all types of cases and am a recognized court leader. I am excited to continue in my job and to continue to contribute to our community. |
4. For the Hispanic community, what do you view to be the most important agenda items you will take action on if you get elected? | A judge must consider all the consequences of a ruling, be sensitive to issues of explicit and implicit bias, and be committed to applying the law fairly in all cases. |
5. Any additional message you wish to share with the Hispanic Voter? | I was honored to receive the highest possible rating from the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington. I am endorsed by The Honorable Veronica Alicea Galván, among other Hispanic community leaders. |
5. Tiene algun mensaje especial que desee compartir con los votantes Hispanos? | Tuve el honor de recibir la máxima puntuación posible de la Asociación Latina/o de Abogados de Washington. Estoy siendo respaldado por la Honorable Veronica Alicea Galván, entre otros líderes de la comunidad hispana. |