Deb Apicella, Fayette Countyâs chief deputy treasurer of eight years, has announced her candidacy to succeed the late county treasurer Nancy Lee Wilson.
Apicella, a Democrat who has worked in the office for 15 years, is a lifelong county resident and lives in Menallen Township.
She has 19 years of experience in county government, including four years as a confidential secretary in the commissioners office.
Through her years of work, Apicella said she acquired knowledge of how county government operates, in particular the importance and intricacies of the treasurerâs office.
âI have diligently learned and acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively run this multifunctional office, and am truly qualified to hit the ground running,â she said. âMy hard work, dedication to the taxpayers and proven leadership have helped this office run efficiently and effectively over the years. Iâm ready, willing and able to take the next step without miss