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September 18, 2007
PRIMARY DAY, TODAY: Campaign for Surrogate Judge
Did anyone know that there is a primary today in Brooklyn for Surrogate Judge? Although this might not be a position directly related to Atlantic Yards, it is notable that the big names opposing Atlantic Yards are supporting Judge Diana Johnson. Vito Lopez (of the Ratner carve-out) supports Shawndya Simpson.
From voteowens.com:
Dear Friends and Neighbors: Next Tuesday, September 18, is the Democratic Primary election in New York. In Brooklyn, the contests are limited to three judicial races, one of which is critical: Surrogate Court.The turnout in the September 18th Democratic Primary election will be incredibly low, but the Primary winner will become the next Surrogate Judge. Every vote will matter. And voters should support Judge Diana Johnson for Surrogate Court.
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As of today, Judge Johnson has received the following endorsements (partial list; [more on website]):
* NY Daily News
* Our Time Press
* Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats (reform Democrats)
* Independent Neighborhood Democrats (reform Democrats)
* Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn
* State Senator Velmanette Montgomery
* City Councilmember Letitia James
* Retired Congressman Major R. Owens
* District Council 1707
* TWU, Local 100
* Ken Diamondstone
Posted by amy at September 18, 2007 9:18 AM