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Lackawanna County commissioners accept Matt McGloin resignation amid dispute over replacement process
Summary
The Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners accepted Commissioner Matt McGloin's resignation and faced public criticism and internal dispute over how his replacement would be chosen, with several speakers and at least one commissioner calling the nominee-selection process opaque and potentially improper.
The Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners on March 5 accepted the resignation of Commissioner Matt McGloin, effective as submitted, and heard public criticism and internal dispute over the process for naming his successor.
The resignation was moved and seconded during the meeting and approved by voice vote. Commissioners said the court of common pleas will oversee the replacement process consistent with state law.
The issue drew a string of public comments accusing commissioners and other local actors of…
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