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On February 19th, the Staten Island Democratic Party held a nominating convention. The result was a unanimous vote to support Michael McMahon for District Attorney, Judge Orlando Marrazzo for Civil Court Judge District #1, and Sheila McGinn for Countywide Civil Court Judge. 
 
Here’s what you should know - some Democrats actively worked against the only female candidate running for public office this election cycle. 
 
Following the nominating convention; certain members of the county committee purposely printed separate petitions that omitted Sheila McGinn. The same committee members who omitted Sheila McGinn's name from the petitions gave their full support to her nomination at the county convention. What is the motivation behind this? And where is the transparency and justice that our party so proudly values?
 
Let's make this clear, The Democratic Committee of Richmond County is for ALL Democrats. It is an umbrella organization for all to come together and help elect Democrats to public office without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, etc. We respect political freedom and expression.
 
Staten Island voters have been disenfranchised of a choice of a countywide judicial candidate at the ballot box. What is incredibly unfortunate is that voters were denied a choice not because of a Republican operative but by our very own local Democrats. Without democratic candidate Sheila McGinn on the ballot, a Republican candidate will run unopposed, and the Democratic voices of Staten Island were denied the chance to be heard.

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After 12 years of service to the Staten Island Democratic Party as Chairman - John Gulino has decided not to seek re-election stating a desire to dedicate more time to his law practice, family, and friends. First and foremost we all thank him for his years of humble and committed service to the Democratic Committee of Richmond County. As Chairman his record is unequaled. He became County Chair in 2007 and has accomplished so much for the Democratic Party. His accomplishments include nominating successful countywide candidates, bringing qualified professionals and diversity to the bench, bringing young professionals into the Party, expanding the Democratic Party base to individuals of various backgrounds, establishing and sustaining our headquarters, creating a digital footprint for the Party, ensuring that Staten Island had liaisons for City and State officeholders, serving as Treasurer of the New York State Democratic Party, and strengthening the Staten Island Democratic Party at the local, city and state levels. 

In a statement, Chairman Gulino said “I am thankful to have had the absolute honor and privilege to be the Chairman of the Staten Island Democratic Party for the last 12 years.”

From the Gotham Gazzette - The Staten Island Democrats, which operates in an area represented by several Republican elected officials, including Borough President James Oddo, appears more outreach-oriented, with a website inviting Staten Islanders to run for office, and promoting a leadership initiative.

Chairman Gulino was recognized for establishing a digital footprint for the Staten Island Democratic Party. He takes pride in this initiative and plans to expand the website in the near future as a means to invite more people into the Staten Island Democratic Party.

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