- By Virginia Mansfield-Richardson
- Opinions
I encourage voters to cast their Lansing Town Justice ballots for Maura Kennedy-Smith. As a private practice attorney, she served over a thousand clients with problems pertaining to local disputes. Her mastery of statutes pertaining to criminal law, traffic infractions, landlord/tenant law and domestic violence makes her an ideal candidate for Town Justice.
For much of her career, Maura represented people in Lansing Town Court. Many individuals arrive at court woefully unprepared for such proceedings. In this regard, Maura is deeply familiar with county-wide public services and she's deeply engaged with programs designed to assist persons going through such proceedings, such as emergency rental assistance for tenants, and substance abuse and/or mental health services for people facing criminal charges.
Knowing the law is important. But the greatest achievement is making an enormous difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors. I encourage Lansing voters to cast their Town Justice ballots for Maura Kennedy-Smith.
With great appreciation,
Virginia Mansfield-Richardson
Lansing, NY
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