For use by Stonewall Democrats of Dallas 2014 Judicial Candidate Questionnaire: (Note: Judicial candidates are asked to ONLY answer the Judicial Candidate questionnaire, and NOT the County or State Level questionnaire!) CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR JUDGE KATY HUBENER DEMOCRATIC, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 4-2 1. Why are you seeking the endorsement from Stonewall Democrats of Dallas? I am and have been a progressive Democrat all my life. I strongly believe in civil rights for every citizen including the right to freely marry. 2. What are your plans to participate in a coordinated campaign in the general election? I am certain that if I am reelected I will fully participate in the coordinated campaign and help turn out votes for the Democratic ticket. I am certain this will include both the giving of time and money. 3. Will you use the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas endorsement in or on: a) your website -yes b) your campaign literature and mailers —most likely, if my stuff isn 't already printed at the time of the endorsement c) your social media assets (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) -yes d) your campaign advertisements —most likely, if my stuff isn't already printed 4. When elected, how will you recruit, retain, and create a friendly environment for LGBT and LGBT- friendly staff? / have hired and recruited LGBT candidates at my office. I believe I foster an environment that is LGBT friendly. 5. Would you be willing to appoint a liaison to meet with the LGBT community on a ongoing basis? If not, why? I believe 1'would /are that person. 6. Understanding that administrative matters can take up a significant percentage of your work day, what are some ideas for policies or procedures that you think you can improve court operations for the court which you are seeking office? What are the most important policies or procedures you've identified as needing improvement? When I took office the court was in complete disarray. In some cases documents hadn 't been filed in more than three years, the courthouse was literally full of boxes to the point that the court couldn 't properly operate. I have cleaned up that mess. I have expedited trials. I have improved both the function and administration of the court. I honestly believe that my three opponents have a track record of negligence and inattentiveness to the details that will make a difference to a courthouse. I, JUDGE KATY HUBENER amseeking an endorsement from the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas. Signed / \pff/^ y^-^t^X ' Date December 16, 2013

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For use by Stonewall Democrats of Dallas2014 Judicial Candidate Questionnaire:

(Note: Judicial candidates are asked to ONLY answer the Judicial Candidate questionnaire, and NOT theCounty or State Level questionnaire!)

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR JUDGE KATY HUBENERDEMOCRATIC, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 4-2

1. Why are you seeking the endorsement from Stonewall Democrats of Dallas? I am and have been aprogressive Democrat all my life. I strongly believe in civil rights for every citizen including the right to freelymarry.

2. What are your plans to participate in a coordinated campaign in the general election? I am certain that if Iam reelected I will fully participate in the coordinated campaign and help turn out votes for the Democraticticket. I am certain this will include both the giving of time and money.

3. Will you use the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas endorsement in or on:a) your website -yesb) your campaign literature and mailers — most likely, if my stuff isn 't already printed at the time of the

endorsementc) your social media assets (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) -yesd) your campaign advertisements — most likely, if my stuff isn't already printed

4. When elected, how will you recruit, retain, and create a friendly environment for LGBT and LGBT-friendly staff? / have hired and recruited LGBT candidates at my office. I believe I foster an environment that isLGBT friendly.

5. Would you be willing to appoint a liaison to meet with the LGBT community on a ongoing basis? If not,why? I believe 1'would /are that person.

6. Understanding that administrative matters can take up a significant percentage of your work day, what aresome ideas for policies or procedures that you think you can improve court operations for the court which you areseeking office? What are the most important policies or procedures you've identified as needing improvement?When I took office the court was in complete disarray. In some cases documents hadn 't been filed in more thanthree years, the courthouse was literally full of boxes to the point that the court couldn 't properly operate. I havecleaned up that mess. I have expedited trials. I have improved both the function and administration of the court.I honestly believe that my three opponents have a track record of negligence and inattentiveness to the details thatwill make a difference to a courthouse.

I, JUDGE KATY HUBENER amseeking an endorsement from the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas.

Signed / \pff/^ y^-^t^X ' Date December 16, 2013