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Luzerne County controller questions special election reimbursement oversight
January 5, 2023
Luzerne County Controller Walter Griffith said he discovered the county election bureau never obtained $109,602 in state reimbursement for costs associated with last year’s April 5 special election to fill a state representative seat that had been vacated by Tarah Toohil.
Luzerne County Election Board member pushes for review of procedures
January 4, 2023
In light of the general election paper shortage problem, Luzerne County Election Board member Alyssa Fusaro proposed board members review all election bureau policies, including those related to stocking and sealing up voting machines for deployment.
Luzerne County Council updated on prison overseer opening
January 3, 2023
Luzerne County Acting Manager Brian Swetz is continuing John Robshaw’s role as acting prison overseer but told county council he soon hopes to recommend someone to permanently fill the position.
Luzerne County Council sells West Pittston residence for $380,000
January 3, 2023
Convinced a better offer won’t surface, a Luzerne County Council majority voted Tuesday to sell a West Pittston residential property for $380,000.
Luzerne County government study commission debated
January 2, 2023
Luzerne County Councilman Stephen J. Urban is pushing for an elected commission to study the county’s government structure and decide if a change should be put before voters.
Luzerne County Council to interview manager search committee applicants Tuesday
January 1, 2023
The first step to finding a new Luzerne County manager will start at 5 p.m. Tuesday, when county council publicly interviews 10 citizens interested in serving on the manager search committee.
Luzerne County voters will select six county council members this year
January 1, 2023
A majority of Luzerne County Council seats — six of 11 — are up for grabs this year, and two incumbents won’t be in the mix.
Luzerne County Council set to vote on $380,000 sale of West Pittston residence
December 29, 2022
The purchase offer for a West Pittston residential property owned by Luzerne County is $380,000, according to a new agenda posting for Tuesday’s special county council meeting that was scheduled to vote on the sale.
Recovery from water damage continues at Luzerne County’s West Side Annex
December 28, 2022
Luzerne County’s Veteran Affairs Office and the offices of magisterial District Judge David A. Barilla will be closed the rest of the week due to continued recovery from water damage at the county-owned West Side Annex in Forty Fort, officials said Wednesday.
Wednesday’s Luzerne County Council meeting cancelled
December 28, 2022
Luzerne County Council cancelled Wednesday’s special meeting due to an issue with the state Sunshine Act.