Twelve candidates are vying to be the next Los Angeles County District Attorney, including the man who holds the seat, George Gascón. (You can read more about the office, and what the L.A. District Attorney does, here.) We gave all the candidates the opportunity to speak directly to the voters and answer the following questions in no more than 300 words apiece:
- What do you think is the No. 1 thing that needs to change at the D.A.’s office and how would you change it?
- Do you think the county justice system needs reform and if so, how would you reform it?
- What is your philosophy on sentencing enhancements and prosecutions of misdemeanors?
- What is your position on Prop. 47 — which turned many drug and property crimes into misdemeanors, rather than felonies?
- What’s your stance on bail reform?
On a lighter note, we also asked the candidates to share something surprising about themselves, something voters might find revealing. Answers were lightly edited for style and clarity. Candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot.
Also, LAist’s AirTalk program, which airs on 89.3 FM and is hosted by Larry Mantle, has extended invitations to all 12 candidates — and you’ll find nine interviews below. Additional interviews will be added as they become available.
Here’s what the candidates had to say, in their own words:
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