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complex information. Forty-six years of observations and experiences in his district make him an excellent predictor of long-term outcomes. He is a lover of problem-solving, and his respect for all stakeholders and grasp of realities result in solutions with high probabilities of success. His energy, productivity, and list of accomplishments are enormous (www.madrone4supervisor.com/professional-background/accomplishments/# 1651971787081-22145499-1bee). And as a human being: He is motivated by the common good, and measures himself not by position or gain, but by his service to community. He is devoted to the family he and his wife have raised — four children and 16 grandchildren, most of whom remain close by. His approach to all life is positive and respectful, giving him long and loyal personal and professional relationships. We need four more years! Joyce King, McKinleyville
Superior Court Judge Editor: While home on summer break in 2015, I had the privilege to intern for then-Deputy Public Defender Ben McLaughlin. Ben inspired me to pursue a legal career. I was impressed with Ben’s intelligence, fair-mindedness, legal acumen and ability to objectively view cases from both sides while simultaneously preparing a vigorous defense for his client. Presently a Santa Clara County Deputy Public Defender, I interact daily with the bench and have gained insight into what differentiates great judges from mediocre ones: Impartiality and intelligence. The ability to appreciate and enforce the complexities of law while not allowing them to bog down the legal system. The ability to balance the interests of our society against the constitutional rights of the individual. Ben McLaughlin’s long experience in civil litigation, prosecution and public defense finely tuned those attributes in him, which is why I wholeheartedly endorse his candidacy for superior court judge. Dalton Bradbury, San Francisco Editor: Having spent four years as a deputy district attorney and now serving as Humboldt County’s Public Defender, I have worked alongside Ben McLaughlin for 11 years and have had many opportunities to appreciate his skills, both as an attorney and as a carefully reasoned human being. I know what we need in a Judge, a
