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Hi, I’m Charlotte. I want to be a better voter in 2020 – and I’m here to share what I learn with you. Learn with me, and let’s be a knowledgeable, informed voting public in Syracuse NY.

Know your 2020 ballot part II: State Supreme Court Justice, 5th district

This weekend, one office up for election on the ballot is the spot of NY State Supreme Court Justice for the 5th Judicial District. Unlike a typical “supreme court” whose job is to review, overturn, or uphold lower court decisions, in NY state that role is filled by the State Court of Appeals. The NY…

Meet the candidates: Perspectives from 2020 City Court Judge primary hopefuls

While I still feel I have a lot to learn about what average citizens can do to hold elected judges accountable to the action items in that last post, I want to turn now to the city court judge candidates who will be on this year’s democratic primary ballot and where they stand related to…

About: The Syracuse Voter

A democracy only functions when the voting public is informed – and not just about the “big issues” we are coached into taking sides on by the media and major political parties on the national stage. This site is devoted to my own quest to understanding the offices, the candidates, AND the issues. In particular,…

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