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<\/a><\/p>\nThe other 15 incumbents pulled papers to run again. Sitting judges have until Feb. 4 to decide whether to seek re-election. The filing period would extend to Feb. 9 for challengers if an incumbent does not file.<\/p>\n
Three Ready to Run<\/p>\n
Jennifer Hamilton, Daniel Brickey and Noelle Pebet \u2014 all commissioners in the Fresno County Superior Court system \u2014 told GV Wire they are seeking a voter-approved promotion.<\/p>\n
Court commissioners<\/a> are appointed by judges to perform judicial functions and can act as temporary judges in cases.<\/p>\n \u201cI intend to run if there is an open seat available,\u201d Hamilton told GV Wire. \u201cI would be honored to serve as a judge.\u201d<\/p>\n Hamilton has served as a court commissioner for six years and supervises the family division.<\/p>\n \u201cGiven the work I already perform as a court commissioner, and encouragement from colleagues and members of the legal community, I intend to run for Superior Court judge if a seat opens,\u201d Pebet said.<\/p>\n She has served as a commissioner for seven years and was a Fresno County deputy district attorney for 12 years before that.<\/p>\n Brickey has served as a commissioner for three years and currently works in the criminal felony department.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been proud to serve the people of Fresno County throughout my career and hope to continue to do so,\u201d Brickey said.<\/p>\n If an incumbent faces no challenger, that judgeship will not appear on the ballot.<\/p>\n Villaraigosa Heads to Fresno for Fundraiser Antonio Villaraigosa will return to Fresno next month to raise funds for his campaign for governor. Several prominent developers and farmers are hosting the event.<\/p>\n Dennis Parnagian, Ed Kashian, Sal Gonzales, and Stuart Woolf will host the evening event Feb. 4 at a location that has not been publicly disclosed.<\/p>\n Suggested contributions range from the \u201cguest\u201d level at $500 to the \u201cplatinum\u201d level at $5,000.<\/p>\n Villaraigosa has made several Central Valley appearances during his latest campaign.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Antonio Villaraigosa<\/p>\n