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May 22, 2020

Tone of Fairness

Commissioner Jennifer Lee says being new to the community helps her guard against bias.

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Contra Costa County (Walnut Creek)

WALNUT CREEK -- Unlike most bench officers who are appointed or elected in counties where they've worked for years, Commissioner Jennifer Lee is virtually brand new to Contra Costa County.

Until 2018, she lived and worked in Los Angeles. There are advantages in being a stranger to practically everyone who passes through her courtroom, Lee noted.

"The best part is I have no preconceived n... (continued)

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