Point No. 1

I commit to

• complete and publish investigation reports in a timely manner 

• track and publish annual demographic data about every decision-making point in the prosecution process

• treat victims, families, witnesses and defendants with compassion and respect throughout the prosecution process

• fully fund and support a Conviction Integrity Unit to evaluate unfair prosecutions and excessive sentencing practices with a special focus on racially-biased prosecutions and take remedial steps as soon as they are found warranted.

Point No. 2

I commit to

• be a champion and supporter of gun violence reduction strategies proven to reduce shootings, rather than over-relying on ineffective prosecutions

• provide all victims of gun violence and their families with greater support and trauma-informed assistance

• be an advocate for better and more prompt investigation and resolution of cases involving violence in our community

• use the resources of my office to prevent and reduce gun violence in every city and unincorporated area in Alameda County

Point No. 3

I commit to

• fully fund and implement fair justice measures, including

• support and advocacy for neighborhood courts, services to victims, diversion programs, race-neutral bail and sentencing reforms 

• addressing discrimination and/or bias based on race, sex, gender identity (LGBTQ) and/or immigration status

• pursuing comprehensive alternatives to incarceration for those who come in contact with the criminal justice system, especially those suffering from mental illness

Point No. 4

I commit to

• stop over-criminalizing our youth

• stop charging and/or incarcerating youths under the age of 18 as adults

• establish age-appropriate programs to address criminal violations by youths between 18 and 25

POINT NO. 5

I commit to not seek the death penalty, in alignment with the voters of Alameda County who voted twice to abolish the death penalty

POINT NO. 6

I commit to

• protect immigrant and indigenous communities

• enforce and follow the mandates and spirit of the sanctuary City resolutions adopted throughout Alameda County  

Point No. 7

I commit to

• hold law enforcement officers accountable for unlawful conduct. We will no longer "turn a blind eye" to:

• unjustifiable homicides

• human and sex trafficking

• domestic violence

• excessive and/or discriminatory use of force

• sexual assaults

• theft

• perjury

• or any other unlawful acts 

POINT NO. 8

I commit to

• establish and enforce progressive metrics for evaluating prosecutor's job performance that are not just conviction rates

• evaluate diversion and positive intervention rates

• develop systemic tracking of individual prosecutors' outcomes that will be considered for purposes of promotions, demotions or terminations  

• address public corruption in my office and ensure that bias and/or conflicts of interest are addressed and evaluated in every case, including matters involving police, public and elected officials

POINT NO. 9

I commit to

• fully fund and implement effective reentry programs for returning citizens

• assist in removing barriers to employment and education

• address ineffective and inequitable criminal justice-related fines and fees

• create institutional support for family reunification, access to housing, job training and opportunities, healthcare and legal services

POINT NO. 10

I commit to

• support greater investment in public health strategies

• foster economic opportunities and better educational outcomes

• support social service interventions that reduce harmful behavior without law enforcement involvement