Blog – The Syracuse Voter

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…

October 30, 2020

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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…

June 14, 2020June 23, 2020

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Voting guide 2020: Offices up for election

In today’s post, we’ll preview November’s election for Syracuse residents, looking at which offices are up for vote this cycle.

June 13, 2020

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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,…

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020

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About Me

Hi, I’m Charlotte. My research background is in mathematics education, but on this blog I’m here, with you, as a learner. I want to learn more about the role of local government – in particular, electable offices in Syracuse – in shaping the lived experiences of citizens in our city. Going into the 2020 election cycle, I want to understand how the offices and individuals on the ballot can be part of anti-racist action and lasting change.

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