Luzerne County settles litigation with former budget/finance deputy
Council also publicly interviewed the three remaining applicants for a vacant council seat.
In the Magni matter, the county already has paid approximately
The insurer recommended the settlement and will pay the portion not covered by the deductible to end the Magni suit, which had been set for trial in federal court Monday, Crocamo said.
Council Chairman
McGinley and council colleagues
Council members
"I think we could have prevailed," Haas said after the meeting. McClosky Houck said several terminated employees have sued, and she does not believe a settlement is always in the county's best interest.
Both council members last year voted against two litigation settlements that had been filed by former chief public defender
The county law division has cautioned that the county could be on the hook for all additional litigation costs and possibly the plaintiffs' legal fees if the county lost in court.
Council applicants
Some highlights from the three council applicants interviewed Tuesday:
--Martin Dartoe, of
Dartoe said he is new to politics but has courage and is willing to "learn and grow." He said the county needs someone with "guts," and he would work with council to make rational decisions while "listening to the voices of the people that we need some changes in the county."
Councilman Schnee thanked Dartoe for recently helping to detain a suspect who was fleeing from state police following a traffic stop. Dartoe said he doesn't consider himself a hero but will take action if warranted.
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Maddon Curry said she won't be running for a four-year council seat and decided to apply for the council vacancy because she believes in good government and realizes how many rely on county services, including some of the most vulnerable residents.
Her major strength would be her ability to "hit the ground running" due to her past council experience, she said. In addition to focusing on quality services amid the county's continued financial struggles, Maddon Curry said she would want to use her time on council to bring more diversity to the county's outside boards.
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McGlynn said saving money for taxpayers is one of his chief priorities in his job and on borough council, and he described himself as a strong negotiator.
His 15 years of experience on borough council would allow him to more easily transition to county council, he said, emphasizing he is a team player and believes county council and managers are "doing a great job."
Council plans to fill the seat vacated by
The other nine contenders were interviewed Monday:
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