Direct letter to Governor Schwarzenegger about lack of African American Superior Court judges
In Plain English
Contra Costa County currently has no African American judges on its Superior Court. The council wants to send a formal letter to the governor highlighting this lack of representation. Superior Court judges handle criminal cases, civil disputes, and family matters that affect all county residents.
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Approve preparation of letter from Mayor to Governor Schwarzenegger's Office
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