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By Jennifer Learn-Andes [email protected] Luzerne County Council member Kendra Radle is seen in a file photo. Regarding the DA’s race, Radle on Tuesday argued council should be proactive seeking further clarification on an ‘extremely complicated legal issue.’ Times Leader file photo Listen to this In a surprise move, a Luzerne County Council majority voted Tuesday to retain outside legal counsel and seek a court ruling on whether the district attorney’s race should be on the November general election ballot. Republican Sam Sanguedolce, previously first assistant DA, was automatically appointed to fill the post March 25, when Stefanie Salavantis resigned because she is running for county judge. ....
With seat now expected to be on ballot, observers wonder who will run Listen to this Now that the Luzerne County Election Board has voted to place the district attorney race on the November ballot, the obvious question is whether any Democrat is interested. County Manager C. David Pedri has been widely named as a possibility by both county workers and political observers for weeks, but he has not verified any plans. Pedri said Thursday he has no official statement at this time and declined further comment on the topic. “At this moment I am focused on keeping residents safe by setting up a vaccination site and on other duties as county manager,” Pedri said, referring to a mass coronavirus vaccine site that will be open two days next week at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino in Plains Township. ....
By Jennifer Learn-Andes [email protected] A section of staned glass is seen in the Luzerne County Courthouse in this file photo. The Luzerne County Election Board voted Wednesday to place the county district attorney’s race on the November general election ballot instead of waiting until the 2023 primary. Times Leader file photo Listen to this The Luzerne County Election Board voted Wednesday to place the county district attorney’s race on the November general election ballot instead of waiting until the 2023 primary. Three board members voted yes: Richard Nardone, Audrey Serniak and Denise Williams. The two remaining members Kathryn Roth and Missy Thomas abstained. ....