*Provide leadership in mending rift between communities and police.

*Vigorous prosecution of violent offenders who prey upon women, children,
and the elderly.

*Prosecution of hate crimes, corporate and government corruption.

*Holding police accountable for the use of excessive force and for conspiring
to give false testimony which leads to the wrongful conviction of defendants.

*Reviewing cases of individuals who are allegedly wrongfully convicted and
acting quickly to determine the merit of each case.

*Staffing the State's Attorney Office to reflect the population diversity of this
County.

*Relieving jail overcrowding by setting bonds that are fair and appropriate
without sacrificing public safety.

*Working with Governor and the General Assembly to pass legislation for crime
prevention programs. Such programs would include job training and drug
treatment.

*Supporting new laws that will allow for the expungement of some drug
convictions.

Other Key Issues

*In favor of keeping the moratorium on the statewide death penalty.

*In favor of severely restricting hand guns.

*Supports GLBT community and is in favor of civil unions.

*Supports women's issues: equal pay for equal work, pro-choice, will help to
go after deadbeat dads for child support.

*Supports affirmative action.

*Supports unions.
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