- Occupation: Criminal Prosecutor
 - Deputy District Attorney for 19 years
 - Civil Litigator with Long & Levit, San Francisco
 - Graduated with great distinction, McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
 - Graduated cum laude, San Francisco State University
 - Co-founder, Safe Have Animal Sanctuary
 - Resident of Pacific Grove, married to Jeanne Heinzen Hood, two children
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- We can be tough on violent crime, and smart on prevention
 - We can remove the worst criminals from society, and stop youth from getting into trouble in the first place
 - Firm, fair and impartial justice is the best protection - for us, our property and our way of life
  
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- Monterey County Deputy Sheriff's Association
 - Peace Officers Research Association of California (Central Coast)
 - Operating Engineers Local 3 (representing police)
  
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