 19 years as a criminal prosecutor. Civil litigation experience for a major law firm. An unmatched reputation for expertise, integrity and fairness. Endorsed by judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, police associations, and community leaders across the county. Mark Hood is ready to be the kind of judge that Monterey County needs now. Mark believes that justice – firm, fair and impartial – is the best guarantee of public safety. Hardened criminals need to go to prison. Nonviolent offenders can often be rehabilitated, and intervention can keep youth out of gangs in the first place. Learn more about Mark Hood... | |
What People Are Saying"Mark Hood has the knowledge, experience and character to be a great asset to the Monterey County Courts." - Judge John Phillips (Ret.), founder of the Rancho Cielo youth program "Mr. Ethics... Hood says community change at the judicial level needs to start with how courts deal with gangs. He suggests programs that have long been successful in other crime-specific courts like domestic violence, family court, juvenile and drug courts, can work with gangs, too. 'They need review periods,' he says, 'someone to check to see that they’ve had tattoos removed, that they’re doing what they’re supposed to be doing, going to school, not affiliating with other gang members.'" - Monterey County Weekly From a recent Letter to the Editor: "Mark is about as close to my idea of the perfect citizen as I have seen. He cares about people, he is friendly, responsible, reasonable, hardworking, and he loves this community. Choosing a judge is one of the most significant votes a citizen will cast. How are we to choose a candidate for this critical position? Simple—look for experience and integrity. Mark Hood's experience stands out from the other candidates. As the only candidate who has worked as both a criminal prosecutor (nearly two decades) and a civil attorney, he is perfectly prepared for the job. As for integrity, if I were in court, whether as juror, victim, plaintiff or defendant, Mark Hood is exactly the type of person I would want sitting on the bench." |
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Local Judges, Attorneys Overwhelmingly Endorsing Mark HoodOf the 15 local judges endorsing in the November 4th election, 12 endorse Mark Hood. They are joined by Hon. Justice Nat A. Agliano (Ret.), Presiding Justice, California Court of Appeals. And in a recent plebiscite held by the Monterey County Bar Association, 60 out 77 attorneys supported Mark. Organizations representing Monterey County sheriffs, police and court employees have also given their endorsement to Mark's candidacy:
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Help Mark WinReceived 78% of the vote from the responding members of the Monterey County Bar Association plebiscite (60 out of 77 Bar Association Members)
Endorsed by 80% of the local judges endorsing in this race (12 out of 15) Endorsed by the largest law enforcement organization in Monterey County and in the State Also endorsed by: ~ Hon. Justice Nat A. Agliano(Ret.), Presiding Justice, California Court of Appeals ~ Hon.Judge William Curtis (Ret.), Former Monterey County District Attorney ~ Hon.Judge Robert Foley ~ Hon.Judge Larry Hayes ~ Hon.Judge Alan Hedegard (Ret.) ~ Hon.Judge Robert M. Hinrichs (Ret.) ~ Hon.Judge Efren Iglesia ~ Hon.Judge Albert Maldonado ~ Hon.Judge Robert Moody (Ret.) ~ Hon.Judge John Phillips (Ret.) ~ Hon.Judge Jonathan Price ~ Hon.Judge Russell Scott, Monterey County Presiding Judge ~ Hon.Judge Richard Silver (Ret.) _________________________ ~ Chuck Della Sala, Mayor of Monterey ~ Joe Grebmeier, Greenfield Police Chief ~ Monterey County Business PAC  ~ The Monterey County Deputy Sheriffs' Association~ Monterey County Hospitality Association ~ Operating Engineers Local #3 ~ Peace Officers Research Association of California ~ More on our Endorsements page... |