Ed on the Issues
Transparency in Office
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Handling Police Misconduct – Thoroughly investigate all police misconduct and report findings to the public
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Fair & Independent Investigation – Review ALL evidence and present the facts before charging an individual
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Community Advisory Boards – Trusted community advisors will provide oversight by ensuring that prosecution is fair and based on community values
Make appropriate punishment decisions
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Make alternatives to incarceration available and accessible to all
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Move away from reliance of misdemeanor charges
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Cite and release those stopped for minor drug infractions, non-violent crimes
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Target the crimes that matter most
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Less dependence when issuing criminal fines and fees to defendants
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Clearly and properly communicate with local law enforcement
Community Powered Restorative Justice
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Treat addiction as an illness and a public health issue, not a punishable crime
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Treat victims with respect and sensitivity
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Foster police and community relations, increasing efficacy and public confidence in policing
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Provide vital trauma recovery programs and victim services.
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Scrutinize abusive police interrogation techniques
Ending Mass Incarceration
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Support New York’s Bail Reform Laws
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Do our part to close the revolving door to our prisons and jails
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Justice will not be confused with more prison time
Experience to
Lead the Way
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Doctor of Jurisprudence, Syracuse University College of Law
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Lieutenant, US Navy, Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps
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Assistant District Attorney, Pennsylvania
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Police Officer, Fairbanks, Alaska
Accountability
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Engage with our local government, housing, healthcare, education, etc.
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Utilize research, studies, and data that support our initiatives
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Examine the finances of Tompkins County’s justice system and calculate true cost of incarceration
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Collaborate with and build upon existing successful programs and initiatives
Engagement with existing programs
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Collaborate with existing successful programs and initiatives
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Make diversion programs available and accessible for all
Resist the Trump Administration
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Protect immigrants while protecting our communities
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Protect immigrants from fraud and abuse
Ed stands for Justice
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Fight fraud and corruption
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Scrutinize abusive police interrogation techniques
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Stand up for our rights and liberties
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End illegal stop-and-frisk
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Stop civil asset forfeiture abuse
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Provide vital trauma recovery programs and victims’ services
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Collaborate with and build upon existing successful programs and initiatives
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Poverty will not be criminalized