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Residents, some commissioners urge special election to fill vacancy on County Commission
5783806 · September 17, 2025
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Summary
Speakers at the Sept. 3 meeting pressed for a special election to fill a vacant county commissioner seat; election officials explained special-election filing requirements and deadlines.
Several speakers at the Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners meeting on Sept. 3 urged the board to call a special election to fill a vacant county-commissioner seat rather than allow party processes or court appointments to determine the replacement.
Mike Janetta of Scott Township asked the commissioners to schedule a special election immediately so county voters can decide who…
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