Sullivan Announces Candidacy For Homer Town Justice

Current Court Attorney within the New York Supreme Court, Kathleen “Katie” Sullivan, has announced her candidacy for Homer Town Justice. Sullivan will be on the Republican ticket for the primary election on June 24th. The current seat for Homer Town Justice is currently open after current Town Attorney, Randolph “Van” Kruman, is running for Cortland County Judge.

“Her legal experience with bench trials, jury trials, holding attorney conferences, and drafting legal decisions has directly prepared her to take the next step and serve as a local judge herself.”

Sullivan said in her candidacy announcement on Facebook.

According to the release, Sullivan has practiced in the field of law for over 15 years through a variety of legal fields. She has previously worked at Pomeroy, Armstrong and Casullo, LLP where Sullivan gained experience in fields of criminal law, municipal law, matrimonial law, family law, real estate, estate planning, and civil litigation. Sullivan also worked as Chief Social Services Attorney for the Count Department of Social Services for 5 years. 

“Sullivan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science from Niagara University, a Master’s Degree from Temple University, and a Juris Doctor from New England Law. Katie has a history of serving the Homer community, having served on the Board of the Phillips Free Library, coached Youth Soccer for the Homer Recreation Department, and chairs an annual holiday gift drive which provides gifts for Homer children in need.”

The release continued.

The primary election will take place on June 24th with early voting open from June 14-22. The last day an application must be received by the Board of Elections to be eligible to vote in the primary election is June 14th, according to the NYS Board of Elections.