On May 4, 2013, Steve Thompson won the Syracuse Democratic Committee’s designation for the Common Council District 2 seat. It is left vacant because incumbent Pat Hogan has reached his term limit.

Biography

Occupation:  Former Syracuse police chief. Was a police officer for the city of Syracuse for 35 years. He turned in his badge in 2005 after he was accused of driving under the influence. In March 2013, Thompson told Democracywise after he retired, he sought help and hasn’t had a drink for eight years.

Education: Syracuse University, BS in policy studies; MA in public administration from Syracuse University

Family: married to Bridget Thompson, an assistant district attorney for Onondaga County. Three adult children, three grandchildren

Community Involvement: Coached little league and Babe Ruth baseball for 12 years

Contact Information

564 Bryant Ave.
Syracuse, NY, 13204
(315) 481-1885

Fundraising

New York State Board of Elections

District 2 Description/Map

District 2: is northwestern Syracuse and includes the neighborhoods of Westside, Far Westside, Near Westside, Lake Front and Skunk City. District 2 Map