Posts by Lynda Banks
Marin DA candidate claims ‘outright lies’ by rival
By RICHARD HALSTEAD | October 22, 2018 — The Nov. 6 contest between Lori Frugoli and Anna Pletcher for Marin County district attorney isn’t getting any friendlier. On Monday, Frugoli, a Marin County deputy…
Read MoreCA Attorney General Becerra Endorses Anna Pletcher for Marin DA
“As a former Federal Prosecutor, experienced manager and passionate community leader, Anna has what it takes to keep Marin safe and just.” — Xavier Becerra, California Attorney General SACRAMENTO, CA…
Read MoreIJ editorial makes case for Anna Pletcher
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | October 16, 2018 Marin voters should read the whole Marin IJ editorial (Oct. 7) about who it’s endorsing for Marin County district attorney (Lori Frugoli) — and…
Read MorePletcher would bring a ‘fresh perspective’
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | October 16, 2018 — In a recent article about experience in the Marin D.A.’s race, candidate Lori Frugoli acknowledged the obvious, that the office needs change. After…
Read MorePt. Reyes Light Endorses Anna Pletcher for DA
By Wade Holland | October 10, 2018 — Your guide to the Nov. 6 ballot Is it possible that tiny Inverness could play a major role in a statewide election? Perhaps…
Read MorePletcher well qualified for Marin DA’s post
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | October 10, 2018 — Anna Pletcher is probably the most qualified candidate for district attorney that Marin has ever had. Her education at Yale and Berkeley,…
Read MorePletcher is a ‘real world’ highly qualified prosecutor
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | October 3, 2018 — Thank you for recognizing that Dick Spotswood’s Sept. 22 column regarding the Marin district attorney’s race contained multiple errors. Although you appropriately…
Read MoreTwo prosecutors in Marin DA’s race both claim mantle of experience
By RICHARD HALSTEAD | Sept. 29, 2018 — The contest for Marin County district attorney, the premier local race on the Nov. 6 ballot, pits Lori Frugoli, a veteran Marin County prosecutor, against Anna…
Read MoreSpotswood column erred about Pletcher
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | September 27, 2018 — Dick Spotswood wrote in his Sept. 23 column that the two-way runoff for Marin district attorney is the most important Marin County…
Read MoreDick Spotswood: Marin voters face important choice in D.A. contest
By DICK SPOTSWOOD | PUBLISHED: September 22, 2018 | UPDATED: September 25, 2018 — CORRECTIONS: This column was edited Sept. 22, 2018 to correct an error after initial publication. Paul Cohen, who…
Read MoreLeague of Women Voters DA Debate, Sept. 2018
Pletcher offers ‘fresh ideas on pressing issues’
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | September 18, 2018 — Anna Pletcher earns voter support the honest way. She offers fresh ideas on pressing issues, and she lets her accomplishments speak for themselves. Unlike…
Read MoreGeorge Russell: Marin DA race is getting lively
September 16, 2018 The Marin Democratic Party’s endorsement in the Marin County district attorney’s race has taken center stage. Last month, candidate Lori Frugoli objected to her opponent, Anna Pletcher,…
Read MoreMarin DA race roiled by party endorsement controversy
By RICHARD HALSTEAD | September 12, 2018 The Marin Democratic Party’s endorsement in the Marin County district attorney’s race has taken center stage. Last month, candidate Lori Frugoli objected to her opponent, Anna…
Read MorePletcher represents progressive values
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | September 7, 2018 — The IJ reported that Marin district attorney candidate Anna Pletcher will be allowed to keep a reference in her candidate statement to perhaps the…
Read MoreVoters have clear choice in Marin DA contest
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | September 4, 2018 — Marin County Superior Court Roy Judge Chernus properly ruled that Anna Pletcher, the district attorney candidate endorsed by the Marin County Democratic Party,…
Read MoreMarin DA hopeful beats complaint over alleged ballot violation
By RICHARD HALSTEAD | August 30, 2018 Anna Pletcher, who is vying with prosecutor Lori Frugoli to become Marin County’s next district attorney in November, came out on top in a legal skirmish…
Read MoreMarin boasts crowded November ballot after final filing deadline
By KERI BRENNER| August 20, 2018 Dozens of candidates are seeking office on a crowded Nov. 6 ballot that gained clarity this week after the extended filing period closed Wednesday. In addition…
Read MorePletcher has the right experience to be a DA
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | June 1, 2018 — I write in support of Anna Pletcher for district attorney and to dispute Dick Spotswood’s column (May 22) on the DA race.…
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