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Resident questions WVSA nomination; nominee urges council to put politics aside
Summary
During the Jan. 20, 2026 Kingston work session, resident Christian Krupsha questioned whether William Hardwick could balance a Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority appointment with other community commitments; Hardwick defended his availability and appealed to council for support.
Christian Krupsha, a Kingston resident, told the Town Council on Jan. 20 that while he commended William (Bill) Hardwick’s résumé, he worried Hardwick might struggle to balance the time demands of a Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority (WVSA) appointment alongside other board commitments. Krupsha suggested the council consider appointing someone with more bandwidth to help maintain the critical infrastructure the WVSA manages.
Hardwick, the nominee identified by Mayor Jeffrey Coslett, responded directly to Krupsha. He said his move to Kingston and subsequent involvement in local boards stem from concern for the community and a desire to help. Hardwick described his prior service on the WVW School Board, including time as chair of its Special Education Committee, and said those roles did not prevent him from fulfilling responsibilities. He asked councilors to “put politics, partisan, and self-interests aside” and said that, if appointed, he would prioritize Kingston’s needs and do the necessary work.
The exchange also included a clarification from Krupsha about remarks he made at the Dec. 15, 2025 meeting regarding the publishing of municipal minutes; Krupsha said his earlier comments were not meant as criticism and had been resolved.
The town’s work session recessed into a special voting meeting immediately after adjournment. The transcript of the Jan. 20 work session records the public-comment exchange but does not show a council vote or formal action on the WVSA nomination that evening.
