LWV LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Orange County, CA March 7, 2000 Election
Smart Voter Gary Paer

Candidate for
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Orange; Office 10

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Orange County Superior Court Commissioner
  • 3 years on the Municipal and Superior Court bench, presiding over felony, misdemeanor, and civil court proceedings
  • 12 years Orange County Deputy District Attorney; 8 years specializing in felony gang prosecutions
  • Successfully obtained murder convictions in the "paint roller" gang slaying of San Clemente student Steve Woods
  • Former F.B.I. Agent and Graduate of the F.B.I. Academy, Quantico, Virginia
  • Active in Community Activities that focus on educating our youth in areas of personal responsibilty and accountability
  • Bi-Partisan Choice for Judge-Endorsed by Democratic Leader Wylie Aitken and Republican Leader Tom Fuentes
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Protecting our families from criminals will continue to be my first priority, especially in cases involving drunk drivers, drug dealers, and gangs
  • Protect the rights of innocent victims and support the Victims' Bill of Rights
  • Sentence gang members, domestic violence offenders, and repeat offenders as hardened criminals, not "misguided individuals"
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Position Papers
A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM GARY PAER
My entire career since my graduation from law school has always been involved in public service and public safety positions. My 21 years experience as a judicial officer, gang prosecutor, F.B.I. Agent, and police officer has provided the foundation for my dedication to community safety.
CRIME VICTIM'S CHOICE FOR JUDGE
Endorsed by the top 3 Crime Victim Groups in California because of my strong support for the Victim's Bill of Rights.
COMMUNITY SERVICE UPDATE
I believe in educating our younger members of society in areas of personal responsibility, making correct choices, and being accountable to others. I take personal satisfaction in being able to share my 21 years of experience in the justice system with students from all walks of life.
 
Key Endorsements
  • Sheriff Mike Carona, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, and 100 Judges
  • Over 125,000 Law Officers from 23 agencies, including Anaheim Police Assn.
  • Assns. of Deputy Sheriffs, Marshals, District Attorneys, and Firefighters
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Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.paerforjudge.com

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