Lansing resident and attorney Cynthia Ward has announced her candidacy for 54-A District Court Judge. A former law professor and civil rights attorney, Ward seeks to succeed Judge Frank DeLuca upon his retirement this year.

BY CYNTHIA WARD

People who have run marathons understand the significance of showing up at the starting line on race day. For many, after easily 15 weeks of training, there is a sense of pride just by being on the starting line even before the start horn sounds. That is how I felt when I submitted 901 signatures to the Bureau of Elections in order to have my name placed on the ballot for the August 2018 Primary Election.

BY CYNTHIA WARD

Immediately after work on Election Day 2017, I headed to the Letts Community Center to meet and greet evening voters. In total, I collected over 70 signatures from city of Lansing registered voters on the evening of Election Day.

BY CYNTHIA WARD

I took a break from collecting nominating petition signatures in some busy part of the city. Instead, I spent the morning volunteering at the Race to Restore, which was sponsored by the Friends of Lansing’s Historic Cemeteries.

BY CYNTHIA WARD

The third LSJ Meet the Candidates Forum was held on October 10, 2017 at Eastern High School. This was an opportunity for city residents to meet and hear from candidates for city council at large and mayoral candidates.

BY CYNTHIA WARD

I enjoy attending community events and supporting local talent.  That’s why I decided to spend four hours outside in 90 plus degree weather attending the 2nd Annual Moores Park Neighborhood Porch Festival.

BY CYNTHIA WARD

Fifteen years ago, before I was officially a Lansing resident, I attended my first Blues Festival in Old Town.  I remember the weather being chilly as I had to wear gloves to keep my hands warm.