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Attorneys representing DNC contest Luzerne County manager’s authority over drop box decision
September 27, 2024
Attorneys representing the Democratic National Committee, Pennsylvania Democratic Party and other related entities emailed a letter to Luzerne County solicitors Friday contesting county Manager Romilda Crocamo’s authority to eliminate the county’s four mail ballot drop boxes.
Study commission hears more feedback on Luzerne County home rule charter
September 26, 2024
Luzerne County’s Government Study Commission heard presentations Thursday from two citizens involved in developing the current home rule charter — Christopher Kersey and Gerald Cross.
Luzerne County releases statistics on mail ballot drop box usage
September 26, 2024
In response to media requests, Luzerne County’s Election Bureau released figures Thursday on mail ballot drop box usage in the last six elections.
Sen. Flynn, county Manager Romilda Crocamo seek state attorney general investigation over drop box elimination
September 25, 2024
In opposition over the elimination of four Luzerne County mail ballot drop boxes, State Sen. Marty Flynn and county Manager Romilda Crocamo both sent letters Wednesday asking state Attorney General Michelle A. Henry to investigate.
Luzerne County Election Board chair and county manager issue dueling Wednesday drop box statements
September 25, 2024
The back-and-forth over mail ballot drop boxes continued Wednesday, with Luzerne County Election Board Chairwoman Denise Williams issuing a statement and county Manager Romilda Crocamo replying in disagreement.
Mail ballot drop box opinions dominate public comment at Tuesday’s county council meeting
September 24, 2024
Mail ballot drop boxes weren’t on Luzerne County Council’s agenda, but the issue dominated public comment at Tuesday’s meeting.
ACLU seeks restoration of Luzerne County mail ballot drop boxes
September 24, 2024
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania is urging Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo to withdraw her elimination of four mail ballot drop boxes for the Nov. 5 general election.
Luzerne County releases figures on voter registration processing
September 23, 2024
Luzerne County’s election bureau had approximately 4,100 voter registration applications to process as of Monday afternoon — with the lion’s share of it being online, according to a new report.
Luzerne County Election Board chairwoman calls for staffing to keep two of four mail ballot drop boxes
September 23, 2024
Luzerne County Election Board Chairwoman Denise Williams is calling for the county to provide and staff two mail ballot drop boxes in Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre for the Nov. 5 general election.
Luzerne County manager details plans for election security
September 23, 2024
Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo issued a statement Monday disclosing some of the enhanced security measures that will be introduced for the Nov. 5 general election.