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King County Superior Court

"*"= incumbent

Judge Position 2 |Judge Position 6| Judge Position 9 | Judge Position 26 |


Position 2

Name: Harriett Cody *

Campaign phone: 325-6685

E-mail: codysadis@aol.com

Birthdate: 8-23-45

Occupation: King County Superior Court judge

Education: B.A., Stanford University; J.D., Seattle University

Political history: King County Superior Court, 1993-present

Family: spouse: Harvey Sadis; daughter Halley Jean, 8

Endorsements:
King County Women's Political Caucus, Washington State NOW/PAC, King County Democrats, Joint Council of Teamsters

Why are you running for this office?
The dramatic increase in trials involving families in crisis reflects the critical need for judges who share my particular experience and skills, including 15 years in private practice emphasizing families and children.


Position 2

Name: Bruce Gardiner

Campaign phone: 823-9456

E-mail: bruceg@neda.com

Birthdate: 1942

Occupation: attorney, civil (business) law

Education: B.A., University of Washington; J.D., University of Puget Sound

Military service: retired Lt. Col, U.S. Army Reserve

Political history: Northshore Utility District commissioner

Family: spouse: K.K.; two adult sons

Endorsements: none

Why are you running for this office?
I have a desire to improve the quality of the judiciary. My 20 years experience as a volunteer lawyer in three free legal clinics, my experience as an arbitrator and mediator qualify me for the King County Superior Court.


Position 6

Name: Joan B. Allison

Campaign phone: 522-1780

Birthdate: 7-14-34

Occupation: lawyer

Education: B.A., Whitman College; M.A., J.D., University of Washington

Military service: none

Family: spouse: George; three adult children, four adult stepchildren

Why are you running for this office?
I believe my background and interest in family and children's issues make me an important voice on the bench, where often such issues are given short shrift. I have a deep commitment to serving the public. My character and intellect support my desire to work to keep the courts competent and caring.

What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. careful decision making
2. work to improve access to justice
3. work to highlight family and children's needs in court


Position 6

Name: Phil Hubbard

Campaign phone: 522-3275

E-mail: phubbard1@aol.com

Birthdate: 10-17-46

Occupation: attorney

Education: B.A., University of Iowa; J.D., University of Michigan

Family: spouse: Sue; children: Anthony, 19; Monica, 16

Endorsements:
dual endorsement from 46th District Democrats; Teamsters, Local 28

Why are you running for this office?
I am running for Superior Court Judge because I believe there is a need to maintain a strong judiciary comprised of lawyers with a breadth and depth of legal experience, committed to even-handed justice for all.

What will be your top three priorities if elected?
1. to be decisive and fair
2. to promote access to justice
3. to do my best to maintain and improve the quality of the bench




Judge Position 2 |Judge Position 6 | Judge Position 9 | Judge Position 26 |






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