*Philip Benedict ran for County Legislator- District 12 in the fall of 2011, but lost to David Knapp by about 1,400 votes.

Biography

Occupation – maintenance supervisor, Syracuse University; part-time peace officer for the town of Pompey; former road patrol deputy, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office; served in the Air Force, the Air National Guard and the naval reserves. Was chair of the SU staff complaint board, and chair of Pompey’s Environmental Conservation Commission.

Education: B.A. in liberal studies from Syracuse University in 2009; also graduated from the Central New York Police Academy and the Oswego Police/Peace Officer Academy. Pursuing a master’s degree at SU part-time. Trains in boxing, kickboxing and other martial arts; was selected for the 1980 Olympic Trials.

Family: son Joshua. Has lived in Pompey since 1990.

Political Philosophy/Views/Stands on Key Issues: “Renewing the connection between the legislature and the people it services; increasing services while reducing costs by cutting wasteful spending, improving communication between the city, towns, and villages.”

Democracywise Coverage of Benedict

For Sheriff, Four Challenge Incumbent Walsh

In 2010, Philip Benedict lost the county Democratic nomination to run for sheriff against incumbent Republican Kevin Walsh.

Contact Information

Carolyn Hilleges — Campaign Manager
Phone:  (315) 440-8815