City judge position carries huge responsibility

This November the voters of Saratoga Springs will have the opportunity to elect a new Saratoga Springs City Court Judge who will serve our City for the next decade. This is an important decision as the City Court Judge has a huge responsibility as the gatekeeper for promoting the values and safety that make up the fabric of the community. I am proud to offer my experience for your consideration as a candidate for City Court Judge.

Although I am a complete newcomer to politics I am no stranger to City Court. I have been employed by the Saratoga County Public Defender’s Office since 2007 and have been handling all of the cases assigned to our office out of Saratoga Springs City Court during that time. This is the busiest court in Saratoga County and I have handled over 5,000 criminal cases arising out of city court during that time, ranging from the most serious felony cases down to minor traffic offenses. I have an intimate familiarity and understanding of the litigants, personnel and subject matter of the court. My transition to the bench in this court would be seamless and orderly.

In addition, for the past four years I have been the First Assistant Public Defender of Saratoga County in which my responsibilities have been to litigate the most serious and complex Felony cases in Saratoga County Court. Moreover, throughout my entire tenure in the Saratoga County Public Defender’s Office I have been the primary Felony litigator and have successfully tried to jury verdict the most serious Felony cases in the County. During my years in the Public Defender’s Office I have been assigned to represent both guilty and innocent people and this experience gives me the capacity and ability to many times recognize the difference.

I’m running for City Court Judge because Saratoga Springs is a very special and unique community and I believe that City Court can provide a valuable service to the residents of the city. I believe my ten years of experience working in this court will enhance my ability to be a positive representative of the people of Saratoga Springs. The top priority of my candidacy is to ensure that the law is applied equally and unbiasedly to all the citizens of Saratoga Springs.

The people of Saratoga Springs deserve a Judge who they can trust and believe in, someone who brings integrity, impartiality and intellect to the bench. I look forward to meeting many of you on the campaign trail, and earning your votes on Election Day. Andrew Blumenberg

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