By Daily Press staff
Donna Groman, a former Santa Monica Superior Court Commissioner and candidate for Superior Court Judge on the November ballot, has won the endorsements of several prominent law enforcement officials and organizations.
Groman won the endorsement of the Santa Monica Police Officers’ Association last week, and is also supported by Santa Monica Police Department Chief James T. Butts.
Groman has won the support of three countywide law enforcement organizations: LASPA, the Los Angeles Sheriffs’ Protective Association; PPOA, the Professional Peace Officers’ Association; and the Los Angeles County Probation Officers.
“We are consistently impressed with Commissioner Groman’s ability to run an efficient court, respect police officers’ time, and make the judicial process work smoothly for all parties involved,” said Bob Hernandez, chairman of the Santa Monica Police Officers’ Association. “We enthusiastically endorse Donna Groman because she is the best candidate for the job.”
Groman’s strong support from the law enforcement community reflects her ongoing positive relationship with the deputy sheriffs, bailiffs and police officers she sees in her courtroom every day.
“I’m proud to have broad support of law enforcement officials and organizations from across Los Angeles County,” Groman said. “As a Superior Court Judge, I will continue to respect law enforcement officials’ time and participation in my courtroom.”
Groman is the leading candidate for Superior Court Judge, office #69, on the November ballot. She also has been endorsed by both of Santa Monica’s representatives in Sacramento: Assemblywoman Fran Pavley and State Senator Sheila Kuehl.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 17, 2004. Read the original PDF.