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In this story by Jennifer Learn Andes in the TL none of them definitely said they will run again but they all sound like candidates. The new form of government is a work in progress and except for 2 members the council seem to be trying to make it work. It will take a few more years to iron out all the kinks and these people want it to work.
This time around we will see plenty of candidates starting to circulate petitions starting Feb. 19th but fewer 3rd party and independent bids.
Republican candidate in 2011 Kathy Dobash sent this along:
I have gone to many Luzerne County Council meetings throughout the year, made comments and it resulted with a lack of response.
I remember a contingent of
elderly veterans came to the Luzerne County Council meeting and had to
wait over 3 hours before given an opportunity to speak because Mr.
Bobeck refused to place them on the agenda.
Many left because of their age and I still recall the words: "Shame on you!"
Many left because of their age and I still recall the words: "Shame on you!"
The 2012 budget contained a tax
increase. Was it really necessary? The 2013 budget gave a $1,000
bonus for non union employees.
Mr. Lawton was late presenting
the 2013 budget and did not comply with the Home Rule Charter. The 2013
budget revenues are questionable. It is highly likely the revenue will
not materialize without future borrowing. I have seen Mr. Lawton keep
County Council members in the dark about issues facing Luzerne County.
Updates must be provided by the County Manager on County business as
required by the Home Rule Charter. Why is the Charter ignored?
Throughout the year there was
much discussion about the County debt, however the majority of Council
has continued to spend Bond money without a plan. Many Council members
complain about the County debt but foolishly spend over $30 million of
Bond money left over by previous administration. They raised taxes
and gave out bonuses. This sounds like tax the people and spend their
money to me.
I will continue to attend
Luzerne County Council meetings in 2013. I will question our County
officials on issues important to the residents of Luzerne County.
Happy New Year to the all citizens of Luzerne County,
Kathy Dobash
Hazleton, PA
1 comment:
Thank you for referring them by their actual titles - Councillors.
Gramatically, they're not councilmen or councilwomen or councilmembers... they're Councillors. That's not my opinion; that's the English language.
Thumbs up, Gort.
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