NYS Supreme Court Justice- Seventh Judicial District
New York State Supreme Court is the state’s highest trial court. The Supreme Court has two branches, Civil and Criminal. The 7th Judicial District composes of 8 counties: Cayuga, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates. Judges serve for 14-years or until they reach age 70. For the 2009 election, there are two openings.
NYS Surrogate Court Judge
The New York State Surrogate Court handles estate and probate issues. Surrogate judges serve a 10-year term. In the 2009 election, there is one opening.
- Edmund Calvaruso (R, I, C)
Monroe County Court Judge
The Monroe County Court Judge is empowered to prosecute felony crimes. But typically this judge handles misdemeanor trials and preliminary proceedings on felonies.
The Monroe County Court Judge serves a 10-year term. In 2009, there is one opening.
Monroe County Sheriff
The County Sheriff is the lead officer responsible for the safety and of county residents. The Sheriff oversees community law enforcement, court security, and three jail facilities in Monroe County, as well as a civil bureau responsible for servicing subpoenas, summons and other documents and enforcing evictions, seizures and other such executions. The Sheriff serves a four-year term.
Monroe County Legislature
The Monroe County Legislature is the county’s chief lawmaking body. It develops laws and policies and has approval over the annual Monroe County Budget. Each of the 29 legislators represents a district of approximately 25,000 people. The position of county legislator is a part time position, so many legislators are employed in other jobs. Legislators serve two-year terms. In 2009, there are races in 15 districts.
2nd District
3rd District
4th District
7th District – Link to District Map
9th District
13th District
14th District
18th District
19th District
20th District
21st District – Link to District Map
23rd District – Link to District Map
24th District – Link to District Map
25th District – Link to District Map
28th District – Link to District Map
29th District – Link to District Map
Mayor of the City of Rochester
The Office of Mayor for the City of Rochester is the head of the executive and administrative branch of city government. The Mayor’s responsibilities include: approving local laws and ordinances and see that they are enforced; prepare and submit the annual budget to the City Council; execute deeds and enter into contracts on behalf of the city. The Mayor serves a four-year term.
Rochester City Court Judge
Rochester City Court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters in the 7th Judicial District. The Court consists of nine Judges. The Judges are elected to ten year terms. There is one opening in 2009.
Rochester City Council
Rochester City Council is the nine-member legislative body for the City of Rochester. Five members are elected at-large to represent the entire city, while four are elected to represent the four Council districts: Northeast, Northwest, South, and east. The five at large representatives are being elected in 2009. All Council members serve four-year terms. One of Council's main duties is the enactment of the City's annual budget. Council sets fiscal policies and approves all spending, whether for operations or capital items.
Commissioner of Schools – Rochester City School District
Rochester City School Board Commissioners, often referred to as school board “members” School board commissioners set the strategic direction of the district, making decisions that are implemented by the school superintendent and staff. Commissioners adopt a school budget, which is taken to City Council for approval. Commissioners select the superintendent and ratify contracts with employee bargaining units. There are three openings in 2009.
