**Nicoletti lost in the Democratic primary with 3,240 votes September 15, 2009.**

Occupation — director of operations, City of Syracuse (1997-2001); deputy commissioner, Syracuse city’s Parks and Recreation Department; youth development coordinator, Office of Federal and State Aid

Education — B.A. Syracuse University; M.A. Syracuse University, Maxwell school of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Family — daughter, Elizabeth

Community Involvement — chairperson, Our Lady of Pompei-St. Peter’s Parish Council

Record —

- oversaw renovation of Clinton Square

- worked to reduce lead in drinking water, renovate housing and madate smoke detectors

Key Issues —

- supports Say Yes to Education and expanding technical training programs

- supports making absentee landlords meet housing codes

Democracywise coverage of Nicoletti:

Mayor's Race 09: Nicoletti Returns to Democratic Politics

State Assemblyman 120^th district (1991-1994);Syracuse Common Councilor (1978-1991); ran for mayor in 1985, but lost in the Democratic primary

Local 400 of the American Federation of State; county and municipal employees; Syracuse municipal blue-collar workers union

P.O Box 11403

Syracuse, NY 13218
(315) 383-6469

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