Linda Colfax is the best choice for superior court judge (San Francisco Seat #6). She has the dedication and experience to make fair, impartial legal decisions even if they are personally unsettling or politically unpopular. As the only public defender and only woman running, she has unique skills that allow her to see everyone involved in a case as a person rather than a number, and to treat prosecutors, victims, and defendants with the dignity and respect they all deserve. Judicial seats are nonpartisan and nonpolitical, thus judicial elections are somewhat controversial. Linda earned much respect when she decided to run for an open seat rather than against a sitting judge, and only after applying for an appointment with a governor who has appointed only one openly gay judge. Our judges ensure our rule of law, public safety, and humanity, and Linda takes none of these responsibilities lightly. Her commitment to public service is evidenced in her litigation work, ACLU board membership, and community involvement. Her endorsements include more than 25 elected officials; 15 judges; former assistant district attorneys and U.S. attorneys; numerous police and probation officers; the public defender and city attorney; democratic, labor, and community organizations; bar associations; and countless community members.
