Retired county judge backs Susan Howard to be county’s next DA

Editor:

Susan Howard appeared before me when I was Orleans County Court Judge hundreds of times over the course of two of my three decades on the bench. She was one of the most active attorneys in Orleans County.

She was consistently well prepared and professional. She handled a wide variety of cases, but her career has been mostly devoted to criminal prosecution. As first assistant to District Attorney Joseph Cardone, she handled felonies, taking them to trial whenever justice demanded. She is a fine trial attorney. Her work ethic, intelligence and knowledge of the law were always evident.

Susan has a polite and kind demeanor, but she has demonstrated great toughness when it was called for. She has dealt with some dangerous characters boldly and without fear. Is I see it, this combination is the best of all worlds.

I served as Orleans County District Attorney and I know what is required to do the job. Susan has what it takes, and I am confident that she will make a fine District Attorney. I am happy to endorse her candidacy without reservation.

She is motivated by her desire to contribute to the county she has called home her entire life. She will not let you down.

Sincerely,

James Punch

Medina