It is early but if Deputy DA Clinton Parish thought that Judge Dan Maguire was vulnerable, he may be sorely mistaken. The judge has surged out to a tremendous monetary advantage – holding a nearly 5 to 1 advantage in contributions, an advantage that narrows only slightly on a percentage basis by the fact that both men have dumped their own money into the race as well.For the first six months of the campaign from July 1 to December 31, Judge Maguire raised 24,850 dollars and put in 16,000 dollars of his own money for a campaign war chest of over 40,000 dollars.
Deputy DA Parish raised $5425 and put in $11,000 of his own money.
Currently Judge Maguire has a cash balance of $32,545 while DDA Parish has a cash balance of $14,403.
Judge Maguire’s Filings (Click to enlarge)
Deputy DA Parish’s Filings (Click enlarge)
(filings will be available shortly)
Judge Dan Maguire clearly has support of his colleagues, having received monetary contributions from Yolo County judges that include presiding Judge Dave Rosenberg and Judges Sam McAdam, Stephen Mock, Paul Richardson, David Reed, Steve Basha and Janet Gaard, as well as retired Judge Arvid Johnson.
He has a long list of endorsements as well, including Judge Fall, Judge White, the current Public Defender Tracie Olson and past public defender Barry Melton, along with a number of deputy public defenders and trial lawyers from across the region.
He also has the support of County Supervisors Mike McGowan and Don Saylor, Davis Mayor Joe Krovoza, Mayor Pro Tem Rochelle Swanson, Davis Councilmember Dan Wolk, Woodland Councilmember Tom Stallard, County Clerk Freddie Oakley, County Clerk Cass Sylvia, Retired County Supervisor and Assemblymember Helen Thomson, former Davis Mayors Jerry Adler, Maynard Skinner and Bill Kopper, former Councilmember Michael Harrington and School Board member Richard Harris, among many others.
Deputy DA Clinton Parish does not list his endorsements on his website, though he is publicly backed by his boss, District Attorney Jeff Reisig, and a number of law enforcement members including Sheriff Ed Prieto.
Judge Maguire counters that last endorsement with the endorsement of Ramona Prieto, herself a high commander in the California Highway Patrol and just yesterday Judge Maguire sent out a press release announcing the endorsement of the Yolo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association.
The press release reads in part, “Solidifying his position as frontrunner in his campaign for election, and a day after reporting raising almost five times the amount of his opponent in the latest campaign reports, Judge Dan Maguire announced receiving the endorsement of Yolo County’s largest law enforcement group, the Yolo County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, today.”
“Running for election has been a tremendous experience so far. It’s amazing how much people respect the work that I have done. I’m honored to have my work recognized by a law enforcement group such as the Yolo County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. I’m humbled to know that my approach to applying the law is respected by law enforcement groups as well as elected officials and individuals across the county,” said Judge Maguire.
In the press release from his announcement, Deputy DA Clinton Parish stated that he has prosecuted more than 50 trials including Felony DUI, Sexual Assault, Robbery, Burglary and Murder. He further indicated that he has handled more than 1,000 criminal cases and presented evidence in hundreds of hearings.
Mr. Parish drew attention to the fact that he has been protecting the rights of crime victims for nearly ten years and “Yolo County deserves a judge who knows that criminal defendants and crime victims both have rights.”
According to his bio, Clint Parish graduated from McGeorge Law School in Sacramento. He has lived in the area for 15 years and has lived in Woodland for the past six years.
Mr. Parish was hired as a Deputy District Attorney in 2002 by former District Attorney David Henderson, and has been prosecuting felony cases since 2003. Parish is married with four children.
Judge Maguire previously announced the endorsement from the entire Yolo County Superior Court Bench.
“I am honored to serve as a Judge for the people of Yolo County and look forward to continuing to provide fair, honest and respectful justice to everyone who enters my courtroom,” said Judge Maguire. “And it is a tremendous honor to receive the support of every judge in Yolo County.”
Judge Maguire and his wife Fran have been married 20 years, and they live in Davis with their two daughters. Judge Maguire is active in his community, has taught law at UC Davis School of Law for a number of years and has received awards from the University for outstanding service.
—David M. Greenwald reporting
