"Ursula Jones Dickson, appointed DA, stated, 'I feel like we lost sight of that over the last several years,' emphasizing the importance of focusing on victim's rights and maintaining competence without politicization."
"Gopal Krishan, a family law attorney, expressed his commitment to being 'tough on organized crime' and ensuring that 'no hate crime goes unpunished,' reflecting the fears of the families he represents."
"Pamela Price described the election as a test for Alameda County, stating, 'It's a question of whether we will continue to move forward with criminal justice reform or whether we will return to the failed practices and policies of the past.'"
Alameda County is set to vote for district attorney on June 2, with three candidates: Ursula Jones Dickson, Pamela Price, and Gopal Krishan. Jones Dickson emphasizes victim's rights and competence over politicization. Krishan focuses on combating organized crime and protecting immigrant communities from ICE. Price views the election as a referendum on criminal justice reform versus returning to past policies. The DA's role includes significant discretion in charging decisions, managing a large staff and budget.
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