Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard is asking candidates who have submitted validated petitions to run for mayor a weekly issue-oriented question. The candidates get up to four days to reply and must limit responses to 250 words or less.

This week’s question: Who has been a key mentor or role model for you in politics, and what important lessons have you learned from this person?

Thomas Babilon (R): I worked with many politicians at city hall. They each taught me something different.

I worked mostly with Democrats. Republicans, please don’t get offended. I’m still one of you.

Van Robinson reinforced the importance of having a friendly and kind demeanor. Van always brought his fabulous smile into every room. He was a SURA board member, and we met monthly for years. He was a great

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