Judge Merrell Endorsed by Labor Unions

Judge Charlie Merrell

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Judge Charles Merrell from Lowville, NY, a candidate for Supreme Court Justice in the 5th Judicial District, recently received the endorsement of the three major labor councils in the district.
The Central and Northern New York Building and Construction Trades Council; the Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties Central Trades and Labor Council, AFL-CIO; and the AFL-CIO Central New York Labor Council all unanimously endorsed Judge Merrell. These three labor councils and their numerous affiliates and local unions, represent thousands of working men and women throughout Central and Northern New York.

"To receive the endorsement from the three major labor councils that cover the 5th Judicial District is an honor and a privilege,” Judge Merrell said.  “For over twelve years I’ve worked very hard as a judge, including acting Supreme Court Justice since 2007. It’s nice to know that hard work and experience is appreciated by the labor organizations that represent thousands of working men and women in the district.”

On top of being endorsed by labor councils throughout the district, Judge Charles Merrell was the only candidate to receive the highest rating given by the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission (“IJEQC”).  Out of seven Supreme Court candidates in the 5th Judicial District rated by the IJEQC, Judge Merrell was the only candidate rated “highly qualified”.

In a letter addressed to the Honorable Charles C. Merrell, the IJEQC stated, “after due consideration of your background and qualifications, the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Fifth Judicial District has found that you are highly qualified for election as New York State Supreme Court Justice.”

To see the IJEQC ratings for the 2011 Supreme Court candidates in the 5th Judicial District, visit
http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/ad4/IJEQC/IJEQC-ratings-11-5JD.html

To find out more about Judge Charles Merrell and his campaign for State Supreme Court, visit http://www.electmerrell.com/ or www.facebook.com/electmerrell .