Earlier this month, members of the Skidmore community gathered virtually to hear from Professors Winston Grady-Willis and Terry Diggory along with Jason Golub, one of the Co-Chairs of the task force. The task force, composed of 13 members – 8 of whom identify as people of color – is charged with reviewing the policies of the Saratoga Springs Police Department (SSPD).
Read moreSaratoga’s First Woman City Court Judge Seeks Election
Judge Francine Vero is the first woman appointed to the position of City Court Judge in Saratoga Springs. She is seeking election by the public in the upcoming election on Nov. 7.
Read moreThe Public Defender Has A History with Skidmore
Andrew Blumenberg, a candidate for Saratoga Springs City Court Judge, has been a public defender for the past 10 years, handling over 10,000 cases in the process. One of these cases was the case of Thomas H. Gorman, the drunk driver who killed a Skidmore student and injured two others on Halloween of 2015.
Read moreLeague of Women Voters Endorses Proposed City Charter
On Thursday Sept. 21, the Saratoga Springs branch of League of Women Voters came out in support of the proposed Charter. The League believes that under the new charter, participation and efficiency would increase, while the government would save hundreds of dollars.
Read moreGetting to Know Joanne Yepsen: the Mayor of Saratoga Springs
Joanne Yepsen is serving her second term as the Mayor of Saratoga Springs. She believes Skidmore students are a vital part of the community and encourages students to get more involved.
Read moreVote... Because You Can
Increased community-campus dialogue would encourage Skidmore students to engage politically at the local level and ameliorate the controversial nature of their participation.
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