By: ANDREW J. BERNSTEIN, The Saratogian

SARATOGA SPRINGS - An independent screening panel has reviewed two of three candidates running for City Court judge, and is expected to review the third.

The Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission in the Fourth Judicial District, which includes Saratoga County, allows judicial candidates the opportunity for a voluntary review. According to the commission’s Web site, the state court system is required to convene the review commission, which appoints 15 members in each district, including lawyers and non-lawyers.

Former City Attorney Matthew J. Dorsey, who has been endorsed by the city GOP Committee, was reviewed and found “qualified” by the committee, as was one of two Democratic candidates, James A. Montagnino. Read the rest of this story »