Tag Archives: John Lightfoot
David the Goliath
PROFILE | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO The Democratic primary for the State Assembly’s 137th district is sure to be a referendum on the long career of incumbent David Gantt. Gantt has represented the district for more than three decades. On September 13, voters will decide if they still want or need the influence Gantt’s seniority […]
POLITICS: Cruz, Lightfoot petitions upheld
BY JEREMY MOULE State Supreme Court Justice has upheld the candidate petitions of Jose Cruz and John Lightfoot, the Democrats who are challenging incumbent State Assembly member David Gantt in a three-way primary. The validity of the petitions was challenged by Ruth Brooks-Ward. Ark rejected arguments that some of Cruz’s petitions contained fraud and that […]
Lightfoot, Cruz court ruling expected in the next couple of days
BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN Attorney Van White says his clients, John Lightfoot and Jose Cruz, should learn in the next couple of days whether or not they can stay on the ballot for State Assembly. Lightfoot and Cruz hope to take on incumbent Assembly member David Gantt in a Democratic primary next month, but the […]
NEWS BLOG: The week ahead – police oversight report, possible Gantt primary ruling, monthly school board meeting
The group studying how Rochester oversees its police department will present the culmination of a year’s work this Thursday, August 23. The group, led by City Council member Adam McFadden and Police Chief James Sheppard, got off to a rocky start, but has largely flown under the radar since. Some critics had said group membership […]
Decision pending on Cruz, Lightfoot petitions
BY JEREMY MOULE Jose Cruz and John Lightfoot will have to wait for a judge’s ruling on their petitions. The Democrats want to run a primary against incumbent State Assembly member David Gantt. But a citizen, Ruth Brooks-Ward, is challenging the validity of their petitions in State Supreme Court. A second hearing on the case […]
NEWS BLOG: The week ahead – Cruz and Lightfoot vs. Gantt, Round 2
*This is a corrected version of this blog post. John Lightfoot and Jose Cruz are back in court this week to continue their fight to stay on the ballot in the race for the 137th State Assembly District. Lightfoot and Cruz hope to wage a primary battle against Democratic incumbent David Gantt, but a Gantt […]
POLITICS: It’s a waiting game now for Cruz, Lightfoot
BY CHRISTINE CARRIE FIEN Jose Cruz and John Lightfoot will have to wait a few more days to find out if they can stay on the ballot for State Assembly. Cruz and Lightfoot are looking to take on incumbent David Gantt in a Democratic primary election next month, but a Gantt supporter is challenging the […]
WEEK AHEAD: Cruz, Lightfoot petitions head to court on Friday
The viability of the campaigns of Jose Cruz and John Lightfoot will be tested in court this week. Both men are waging a Democratic primary battle against powerhouse State Assembly incumbent David Gantt. A Gantt supporter, Ruth Brooks-Ward, filed challenges to Cruz’s and Lightfoot’s campaign petitions with the Monroe County Board of Elections and State […]
POLITICS: Cruz, Lightfoot petitions are valid
BY JEREMY MOULE The county Board of Elections has ruled that the candidate petitions submitted by Jose Cruz and John Lightfoot are valid. The petitions were challenged by Ruth Brooks-Ward, a known associate of State Assembly member David Gantt. Cruz and Lightfoot are challenging the incumbent Gantt, setting up a three-way Democratic primary for the […]
