Several prominent law enforcement labor partners are pleased to announce a District Attorney Candidate Forum and Debate on Wednesday, October 18. The event will provide an invaluable platform for the public to hear from the candidates running for Los Angeles County District Attorney.
On March 5, 2024, voters will face a critical decision: to re-elect incumbent George Gascón or choose a new leader from a diverse pool of candidates. If no candidate wins a majority in the nonpartisan primary election for Los Angeles County District Attorney, a runoff election will be held on November 5, 2024. Seven of the Los Angeles County District Attorney candidates have confirmed their participation in the event. The District Attorney Candidate Forum and Debate promises to be informative and engaging, shedding light on the issues facing Los Angeles County and the candidates’ proposed solutions.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM (PST)
Location: Pacific Palms Resort, 1 Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry, CA 91744
Moderator: Veteran KNX News reporter Pete Demetriou
Participating Hosts:
- Association of Deputy District Attorneys (ADDA)
- Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS)
- Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association (PPOA)
- Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL)
- Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
- Long Beach Police Officers Association (LBPOA)
The two-hour debate will follow a structured format, including opening introductions from the candidates, long-form questions, yes/no response questions, and closing remarks. This format aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of each candidate’s vision and approach to the crucial role of District Attorney. The event will also be live-streamed through a shareable link that anybody can view.
Candidates Confirmed:
- Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell
- Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge (ret.) David S. Milton
- Superior Court Judge Debra Archuleta
- Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Eric Siddall
- Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeff Chemerinsky
- Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney John McKinney
- Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami
- Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Maria Ramirez
- Former U.S. Assistant Attorney General Nathan Hochman
Current District Attorney George Gascón has received an invitation but has not yet confirmed his attendance.
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