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Luzerne County Manager working to fill election director position
July 27, 2022
Regardless of what happens in the search for a new election director, Luzerne County Manager Randy Robertson said he is confident the election bureau will be prepared for the Nov. 8 general election.
Luzerne County officials pledge to tackle prison options
July 27, 2022
Luzerne County is stepping up its examination of prison options, but officials stressed there are still too many questions and unknowns to proceed down a particular path.
Attorney Harry W. Skene confirmed as Luzerne County’s new chief solicitor
July 27, 2022
Exeter resident Harry W. Skene was hired as Luzerne County’s new chief solicitor/law division head Tuesday at $96,500 annually.
Legality of proposed ballot drop box prohibition questioned
July 25, 2022
Luzerne County Election Board Chairwoman Denise Williams said Monday she has serious concerns about a proposed council ordinance that would prohibit the transporting of mail ballot drop boxes to board-approved sites.
Luzerne County division marks auditing achievement
July 25, 2022
After years of work, five departments in Luzerne County’s Judicial Services and Records Division have received audits with no findings from the State Auditor General’s Office, said Joan Hoggarth, who oversees the county division.
Luzerne County Councilman proposes ban on delivery of mail ballot drop boxes
July 24, 2022
Continuing a push against mail ballot drop boxes, Luzerne County Councilman Stephen J. Urban wants to prohibit the use of any county resources to deliver the boxes to any county location unless drop boxes are “explicitly written into” state election law.
Luzerne County chief solicitor appointment set for Tuesday
July 24, 2022
Luzerne County Council is set to vote Tuesday on the confirmation of Manager Randy Robertson’s nominee for the chief solicitor/law division head position, according to the meeting agenda.
Luzerne County manager wants to address election management turnover
July 24, 2022
Luzerne County Manager Randy Robertson said management turnover in the county’s election bureau must be addressed.
Luzerne County election director resigns
July 21, 2022
Luzerne County Election Director Michael Susek has submitted his resignation, according to county Manager Randy Robertson.
Luzerne County manager provides update on division head vacancies
July 21, 2022
Luzerne County Manager Randy Robertson said Thursday he cannot yet set a date on filling two top division head positions overseeing administrative and operational services.