{"id":64194,"date":"2015-10-21T14:00:01","date_gmt":"2015-10-21T18:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=64194"},"modified":"2015-10-20T19:51:03","modified_gmt":"2015-10-20T23:51:03","slug":"vote-for-marian-j-cerio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=64194","title":{"rendered":"Vote for Marian J. Cerio"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"letters<\/a>To the Editor:<\/p>\n

(Madison County, NY \u2013 Oct. 2015) This may be an \u201coff year\u201d for elections, with all of the media focus on the 2016 Presidential candidates, but we have an important election in Madison County on\u00a0November 3: the election of the next Madison County Court Judge.\u00a0 The County Court Judge in Madison County wears three hats and presides over three courts: Family Court, Surrogate\u2019s Court and County Court, our Criminal Court.<\/p>\n

It matters who wins.\u00a0 The outcome of the judicial election is sure to have a direct impact on the lives of people you know, your families, your neighbors and friends, if not you personally.\u00a0 This is because the majority of the work done by our Madison County Judge is in Family Court.\u00a0 It matters that we elect the candidate whose career of experience in Family Court and in working as an attorney for children far surpasses her opponents.\u00a0 It matters that we elect Marian J. Cerio as our next Madison County Judge.<\/p>\n

Family Court is where decisions are made that directly impact the daily lives of children, parents and grandparents.\u00a0 Family Court Judges decide issues such as child custody (which parent does the child of divorced parents live with?) parental visitation rights (how often does a parent get to see his or her children? ), rights of grandparents and child support. These are emotional, heart-wrenching and life changing decisions.<\/p>\n

Marian J. Cerio\u2019s experience in Family Court matters makes her uniquely suited for our next County Court Judge. She has the most relevant experience and the qualities you should want in a Judge.\u00a0 She was born and raised in Madison County, chose to raise her children in her hometown of Canastota and chose to have her law practice in Canastota for 30 years.\u00a0 She has devoted her law practice primarily to Family Court matters and has handled hundreds of trials in Family Court.\u00a0 Marian has been an Attorney for the Children, working with and helping children through the Family Court process for over 30 years.<\/p>\n

In addition to experience, what qualities, or traits, are important for a Judge, particularly a Family Court Judge?\u00a0 Honesty.\u00a0 Integrity.\u00a0 Compassion.\u00a0 The ability to listen. The ability to make decisions based on what is right and fair as opposed to being influenced by personal feelings or bias.\u00a0 I have had the privilege of serving with Marian Cerio on the Canastota School Board for the past 3 \u00bd years where she currently is the President.\u00a0 From that experience, I can say that Marian embodies all of these qualities.<\/p>\n

Marian has a compassionate and caring approach to students and parents.\u00a0 She treats everyone with dignity and respect.\u00a0 Her focus is on reaching a just and fair decision in every instance.\u00a0 She listens to all sides of issues and searches for what is fair and right. \u00a0 Working with Marian, I have seen her tireless dedication, her ability to relate to children and parents, her ability to make everyone feel valued and at ease.\u00a0 Through her service on the Canastota school board, Marian\u2019s pride and compassion for her community and the residents of Madison County shines through.<\/p>\n

Marian has protected children in Family Court for over 30 years.\u00a0 Marian knows how to protect children and families in crisis.\u00a0 She understands what families, parents, grandparents and most importantly, children, are going through when they are faced with issues in Family Court<\/p>\n

Please join me in voting for Marian J. Cerio as the next Madison County Judge on\u00a0Nov. 3.<\/p>\n

Martha L. Berry, Canastota<\/strong><\/p>\n

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