His career is an almost textbook example of political ascent. He worked in a few civic organizations, was elected to the city Democratic Central Committee, then later to the City Council.
When a seat on the County Council opened up, he ran for that and was elected.
Now that Mayor Ellen O. Moyer is leaving her position because of term limits, he's running for her job.
But Cohen is anything but typical in the way he became the Democratic nominee.
Cohen...
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St. John's - 2009-10-29 16:00:42
I don't know if it is fair to criticize Cohen for not finishing his degree at St. John's. St. John's has a peculiar class style which some people don't succeed at. Plus it is relatively easy to be kicked out, asked to leave, and/or decide it isn't the right place for you, especially during the first and second years.
As a graduate of St. John's I can say I've met many fine people who were asked to leave only because it wasn't the right place for them and not because they were particularly bad students (although sure, there were a fair share of those as well).
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ouch - 2009-10-29 14:01:01
This article is largely about Zina... if I was Josh, I would be livid.
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Never forget he lost !!!!!! - 2009-10-28 21:36:37
Cohen Lost to Pierre; in this instance he hardly ascended, he may have pushed the person above him out of the way. He will never be a candidate above our suspicion and perhaps he may be beneath contempt. Not sophisticate, not a classic winner, just a salesman--JOSH !!
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Really? - 2009-10-28 20:17:56
He's running on the promise to change the vibe in City Hall. To do that he is criticizing Cordle and he has turned his back on Momma Ellen - even citing a litany of high profile mistakes. That certainly is a different vibe.
I also chuckle that he was selected to replace Pierre because of his electability, days after he lost a Democratic primary. Classic.
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failure to launch - 2009-10-28 19:56:44
"a year before he was kicked out - he said he didn't apply himself while there."
There are plenty of other candidates that are not suffering from the above disorder. Cohen is is this for his own ego as shown by his inability to stay on task.
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Lemony Snicket - 2009-10-28 16:42:43
Josh Cohen's life is a series of unfinished events:
1. Went to St. Johns and left after a year
2. Took courses at UB but didn't finish
3. Elected to City Council but didn't finish term
4. Elected to County Council but is running for another job
5. Spent timea as a parole and probation officer
6. Spent time as a trainer for the Hotspots grant
7. Spent time working for the County under Janet Owens
Now he is currently working under a 4-year grant, but odds are he leaves after the third year.
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