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Norwich City Court Judge Republican primary: Steve Natoli
With local primary elections approaching, The Evening Sun met with both Republican candidates in the run for Norwich City Court Judge––an elected position held for the last 17 years by the Hon. James Downey, who is retiring at the end of this year. The 10-year term pays a salary of $108,800. What follows are the two candidates' stories, and why they see themselves as fit to sit as the next city court judge. Primary elections are slated for next Tuesday, September 12.
Steve Natoli is a local attorney running for Norwich City Court Judge.
“Norwich City Court handles traffic matters, criminal matters, small claims, landlord-tenant––I have appeared on all of those matters, in one form or another,” said Natoli.
Graduating from Norwich High School in 1993, Natoli went on to continue his studies at the College of Saint Rose in 1997, and then at Albany Law School.
After getting his degree in law in 2000, Natoli worked in Albany as counsel to a New York State senator.
“[Working in the legislature] instilled in me a passion for public service that has continued to this day,” said Natoli.
“Not only in my professional life where I represent several local governments and also act as an attorney for children, but also as a volunteer for community organizations such as Catholic Charities, The Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation, and Commerce Chenango.”
Natoli returned to Norwich in 2006 with his wife, Lisa, where the two opened up their general practice law firm, Natoli & Natoli LLP.
“Both my wife and I grew up here and we both knew that we wanted to raise our family here,” said Natoli.
“It's been an outstanding experience. We have a great community here, a community that really comes together––both during the good times and the bad.”
Asked how his campaign compares to that of his opponent's, Natoli said, “With regard to my campaign, I was given some excellent advice early on when I was told to keep the message positive and to run for the position, not against an individual.
“With that in mind, I have worked hard to speak with as many people in Norwich as possible so that they can learn about me and what I can bring to the position of Norwich City Court Judge.”
Steve Natoli is a local attorney running for Norwich City Court Judge.
“Norwich City Court handles traffic matters, criminal matters, small claims, landlord-tenant––I have appeared on all of those matters, in one form or another,” said Natoli.
Graduating from Norwich High School in 1993, Natoli went on to continue his studies at the College of Saint Rose in 1997, and then at Albany Law School.
After getting his degree in law in 2000, Natoli worked in Albany as counsel to a New York State senator.
“[Working in the legislature] instilled in me a passion for public service that has continued to this day,” said Natoli.
“Not only in my professional life where I represent several local governments and also act as an attorney for children, but also as a volunteer for community organizations such as Catholic Charities, The Chenango Memorial Hospital Foundation, and Commerce Chenango.”
Natoli returned to Norwich in 2006 with his wife, Lisa, where the two opened up their general practice law firm, Natoli & Natoli LLP.
“Both my wife and I grew up here and we both knew that we wanted to raise our family here,” said Natoli.
“It's been an outstanding experience. We have a great community here, a community that really comes together––both during the good times and the bad.”
Asked how his campaign compares to that of his opponent's, Natoli said, “With regard to my campaign, I was given some excellent advice early on when I was told to keep the message positive and to run for the position, not against an individual.
“With that in mind, I have worked hard to speak with as many people in Norwich as possible so that they can learn about me and what I can bring to the position of Norwich City Court Judge.”
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