- >. | 0 2 he, TE PO WIRE, We BET Be. 3 RN. AX TN. NAN The Dallas Post | ~ Voters Guide for the Municipal Election of November, _PUBLISHED BY- THE NONPARTISAN LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE WILKES-BARRE AREA 1991 investment in democracy. THE POLICY OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS is to study and take action on governmental measures and policies in the public interest. It does not support or oppose any political. parties or candidates, but it encourages its members to participate, as individuals, in the party of their choice. Membership in the League of Women Voters of Wilkes-Barre is open to any interested woman or man. The League is supported by the dues of its members and by public-spirited men and women who consider their contribution an THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS publishes this information neither to endorse nor to reject the views of any candidates quoted. It does not assume ieresponsibilily for the contents of any candidates’ replies. THE SOURCES OF THE VOTERS GUIDE INFORMATION are the signed answers of the candidates to the questionnaires sent by the League of Women Voters. Candidates’ replies are printed exactly as submitted, although in the interest of space, standard abbrevia- tions are occasionally used. Candidates are listed in the order in which they appear on the ballot unless otherwise noted. Because of space limitations, the Voters Guide has omitted the biographies and questionnaires of those candidates who are unop- posed or who received both the Democratic and Republican nomi- nations. LOUISE WASSEROTT-President MOLLIE KATRENICZ, Editor Anonymous The Dallas Post The league would like to publicly acknowledge and thank the following for their support of the League's voter service activities. - A Friend of the League awick & Jones Printing Co., Inc. Eastern Pennsylvania Supply Company ‘First Eastern Bank Franklin First Federal Savings Bank Golden Business Machines, Inc. Enid Harris, Esquire Patient Care, Inc. Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald Sunshine Market, Inc. Union Paper & Supply Company United Penn Bank U.S. SENATOR (Vote for one) Term-4 years Salary: $125,100 Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government, is com- posed of two houses. The upper house is for the Senate; the lower house is the House of Representa- tives. A majority vote by both houses is necessary to pass a law. TION 1. What do you bel¥&¥e the president and Congress need to do to get our fiscal house in order? What spending cuts and tax increases would you support to reduce the national deficit? QUESTION 2. Do you believe the government should be involved with the individual's right of pri- vaey to make reproductive choices? gEENoCHATIC HARRIS WOFFORD Bryn Mawr 20.B.: 4/9/26 . cation: BA, Univ. of Chi- cago’ JD, Yale Univ., Howard Univ. Occupation: United States Sena- tor : Qualifications: 1 bring to the Senate a lifetime of public service; I have fought for jobs, educational excellence, health care, and vol- untary national service. Assistant to President John F. Kennedy; Assoc. Dir., Peace Corps; Presi- dent of two colleges; author of four books; PA Secretary of Labor and w : 1swer to questions: 1. To bring fiscal responsibility to federal spending, I support the Balanced Budget Amendment. We can no longer afford expensive give- aways to foreign countries. Ameri- cans still spend $170 billion annu- ally to subsidize our most prosper- - ous allies’ defense. I passed an amendment to the Defense Au- thorization Bill to help make our allies pay their fair share of the costs. I also proposed cutting wasteful programs from the for- eign aid budget—Ilike worldnet, the government's $22 million televi- fj to foreign countries. 2. support a woman's option to choose for the first six months ‘subject to reasonable regulations. I support reasonable regulations such as parental nétification or consent laws that include reason- able bypass procedures and op- pose unreasonable regulations like ~ the Gag Rule. 1 oppose abortions in the seventh, eighth and ninth ‘month unless a woman's life is at risk or she would suffer major health problems as a result of carrying the pregnancy to term. REPUBLICAN RICHARD THORNBURGH Pittsburgh D.O.B.: 7/16/32 Education: B. Eng., Yale Univ., © 1954; J.D. (high honors), Univ. of Hw Pittsburgh, 1957. Occupation: Attorney, Kirkpa- ‘ trick & Lockhart Qualifications: As U.S. Attorney ~ General from 1988-91, I cracked down on illegal drug cartels, ob- . tained convictions of nearly 600 | savings and loan officials, and * obtained the first and only convic- | tion against BCCI. As Governor from 1979-87, I cut both individ- ‘ual and business tax rates. | Answer to questions: . Failed to reply. . Failed to reply. JUDGE OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DEMOCRATIC JOSEPH M. AUGELLO Pittston Age: 42 Education: Bachelor of Arts- Univ. of Scranton; Juris Doctor- Temple University Schl. of Law Occupation: Judge of Court of Common Pleas Training and Experience: Ihave served as a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas since February 1990. I have been assigned to preside in civil and criminal trials including murder cases. Prior to becoming judge, I had 15 years experience as a district justice and + trial attorney in Luzerne County. 1 believe that I have proven to be a capable, competent and efficient judge, and that I can preside with diligence, dignity and integrity. ANN H. LOKUTA Dupont Age: 37 Education: King's College- Bachelor of Arts, Government and Politics, Maxima Cum Laude; Juris Doctorate, Hofstra Law School, Hofstra University. Occupation: Attorney Training and Experience: My previous experience as a Federal law clerk ‘in the United States District Court as well as an Assis- tant District Attorney in both Lackawanna and Luzerne Coun- ties. The most important assets I bring to this responsibility are the values my parents instilled in me as a youth. Values of honesty, integrity, hard work and compas- sion. This is my message. It is a | message of the people. HUGH F. MUNDY Dallas Age: 51 Education: University of Notre Dame Law Schl. J.D. 1969; King's College, A.B. 1962 Occupation: Judge - Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County Training and Experience: I am presently sitting as a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County having been appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Senate, and having won both nominations in the May Primary. Prior to that I was a court room lawyer for more than twenty years, initiallyas a ProsecutorintheD.A.'s office, handling trials involving the entire gamut of criminal conduct. Subsequently, I built a successful law practice based upon my ac- complishments as a successful trial attorney. I am a Veteran, having served two tours of duty in Viet Nam. CORREALE F. STEVENS Hazleton Age: 44 Education: Wyoming Seminary, Penn State Univ., Dickinson Schl. of Law Occupation: Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Training and Experience: For- mer District Attorney. Former member of the House of Represen- tatives. Currently presiding over trials and performing other court duties. I appreciate the confidence and support the people of Luzerne County have shown in me and in the belief that I have the necessary background and experience to be Judge. | REPUBLICAN Joseph Augello WILLIAM R. KELLER Forty Fort Age: 57 Education: University of Roch- ester-1956; Dickinson Schl. of Law- 1964 Occupation: Senior Trial Attor- ney in Luzerne County District Attorney's office and general prac- tice of law. Training and Experience: I have tried well over 100 jury trials in the civiland criminal courts of Luzerne County. During my 13 years as Assistant District Attorney I have tried 6 homicide cases gaining convictions in all, the most recent being a third degree murder con- viction of Dr. Glen Wolsieffer in "November, 1990. Hugh Mundy Correale Stevens DISTRICT ATTORNEY TERM:4 years Salary: $64,000 JOB DESCRIPTION: The district attorney signs all bills of indictment and conducts, in court, all criminal prosecutions for the state. He ap- pointsassistants, detectivesand clerks to assist in criminal investigation and prosecution of the cases before him. DEMOCRATIC PETER PAUL OLSZEWSKI Wilkes-Barre Age: 31 Education: Penn State, B.A. in Pre-Law, 1981; Dickinson Schl. of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1984 Occupation: Attorney Training and Experience: As a former Assistant District Attorney of Luzerne County, I earned a jury trial conviction rate of over ninety (90%) percent, securing convictions in twenty of twenty three criminal cases. lam a Board Certified Criminal Trial Spe- cialist, one of only thirteen in the state of Pennsylvania. I am the first candidate in history to be endorsed for District Attorney by the Pennsyl- vania State Police FOP at Wyoming, the Pennsylvania State Troopers As- sociation and the Wyoming Valley Fraternal Order of Police. REPUBLICAN THOMAS M. MARSILIO Mountaintop Age. 43 ; Education: B.S. U.S. Naval Acad- emy, J.D. Dickinson Law Occupation: Assistant - District Attorney Training and Experience: Three and one half years as Assistant Dis- trict Attorney with seven homicide trial convictions, five life sentences, and a 100% conviction rate in mur- dertrials. Endorsed by Attorney General Ernie Preate and District Attorneys Jerry Cohen and Mike Barrasse. Twenty-five years of Navy and Marine Corps service. Currently Lt. Col. USMCR. Have convicted murderers, drug dealers, child and elderly abus- ers, etc. Only candidate to ever win a murder trial or seize a house for illegal drug activity. Experienced and mature. COUNTY COMMISSIONER TERM: 4 years SALARY: $27,000 CHAIRMAN: $1,000 Three county commissioners (no more than two representing the same party) supervise: voter regis- tration and elections; assessment of personal and real property; administration of human services; veteran affairs; and appointment of county personnel. They adopt county budgets, levy taxes, borrow funds for capital projects and dis- burse federal and state monies. DEMOCRATIC FRANK P. CROSSIN Kingston Age: 37 Education: Villanova Univ.- Business Administration Occupation: County Commis- ~ sioner & Ihsurance Broker Training and Experience: As a Luzerne County Commissioner, I am committed to improving the quality of life for our residents. My voting record on economic, human service, environmental and edu- cational issues confronting our county has been both progressive and positive. There are many complex problems that must be addressed in the upcoming years. During my tenure in office, I have demonstrated that I am not afraid to tackle these challenging issues. Your support will enable me to - continue working in the best inter- est of Luzerne County and its resi- dents. ROSE S. TUCKER Nanticoke . Age: 61 Education: Nanticoke High School, 1947; Numerous Credit and Non-Credit Courses LCCC and Wilkes Univ. Occupation: Director, Public Affairs-Maternal & Family Health Svcs. Training and Experience: Exec. Dir., Tri County Migrant Program; Exec. Dir. Luzerne /Wyoming Drug and Alcohol Program Exec. Dir., Community Cancer Corp. Dir, Cancer Screening Program, MFHS (15 counties); Owned and oper- ated Travel Agency, Antique Shop and Service Station. Community Sve: Board-PA Cancer Control Board; Chairperson-AIDS Aware- ness Committee; Board-Wyo. Val. Alcohol and Drug Program; Com- mission for Women; Member- American Bus. Women's Assoc.; Interfaith Resource Center; League of Women Voters. REPUBLICAN JIM PHILLIPS Forty Fort Age: 58 Education: B.S. in Commerce & Finance, Wilkes College, 1954 Occupation: Food Broker Training and Experience: I am currently serving as a county” commissioner, having over 7 years experience on the job. My many years of business experience has helped tremendously in carrying out the duties of this office. JIM NELLIGAN Harveys Lake Age: 62 Education: King’ s College - B.S. - Accounting Occupation: Retired : Training and Experience: 35 years of federal and state govern- ment experience, legislative and executive, as an accountant, audi- tor, Congressional investigator, manager, Pennsylvania Deputy Secretary of Revenue, Director of the Pennsylvania Governor's Wash- ington, D.C. office, and Member of the U.S. Congress from Pennsyl- vania’s 11th Congressional Dis- trict. SHERIFF (Vote for one) TERM: 4 years The sheriff, as an officer of the court, serves writs, warrants, summons, and other judicial docu- ments, impanels jurors, executes sheriff's sales, and carries out orders of the county court. DEMOCRATIC FRANK JAGODINSKI Plains : Age: Not given Education: Graduate Plains High School; U.S. Marshall's Se- curity Course; various seminars. Occupation: Sheriff, Luzerne County Training and Experience: Full- Time sheriff, 19 years; Deputy Sheriffs’ Education and Training Board; Brought personnel train- ing and departmental equipment up to modern standards; increased courthouse security with a trained staff and specially secured court annex, concern for citizen safety reflected in the creation of a county- wide search and rescue unit. Pri- orities: Continued Professional Sheriff/Police Relations, Assis- tance to any agency involved in drug law enforcement, advanced training for deputies, Maintain modern criminal records retrieval system. REPUBLICAN ROBERT M. PUCHALSKI Wilkes-Barre Age: 31 Education: Highest Grade Level: 3rd yr. college level Colleges: Luzerne County Com- munity College, King's College, Wilkes College Occupation: Former Deputy Sheriff - presently, building con-. tractor, developer and consultant. Training and Experience: Mili- tary: U.S. Navy enlisted (highest rank achieved: E-3) Wilkes College U.S. Air Force ROTC (2 yrs.) Pri- vate Sector: Management and administration skills in the opera- tion of my construction/develop- ment company I have shown the ability and expertise to manage a small business from all aspects (building trades, contract negotia- tions, labor negotiations, contract and building laws, regulations, codes, etc.). CLERK OF COURTS (Vote for one) TERM: 4 years The clerk of courts is the chief clerk and record-keeper for the criminal proceedings of the Court of Common Pleas. Additional du- ties include issuing marriage li- censes. ¥ DEMOCRATIC ROBERT F. REILLY ! Wilkes-Barre ’ Age: 38 Education: B.A. Political Sci- “ence, King's College Occupation: Clerk of Courts Training and Experience: [ have : a 16 year record of unblemished public service, the last 4 years as the Clerk of Courts. Since taking over this office in 1988, we have strived to be more efficient and responsive to the public needs. We have completely computerized the office and initiated a new collec- tion system which generated over one million dollars in revenue for Luzerne County Taxpayers. REPUBLICAN ROBERT W. BOGUMIL Wilkes-Barre A Age: 57 Education: Graduate of Wilkes- Barre Business College Occupation: Rental Real Estate : Developer Training and Experience: | have run a successful business for the past 30 years and am now retired to collecting rent from my rental income properties. I have plenty of time and ability to be of service to the people of Luzerne County. RECORDER OF DEEDS (Vote for one) TERM: 4 years The recorder of deeds maintains the records of real property in the county and collects real estate transfer taxes. In addition, he keeps other records, i.e. military dis- charges, plot plans for develop- ments, and characters of non-profit organizations. DEMOCRATIC FRANK CASTELLINO Pittston Age: 74 Education: Graduate Pittston High School, attended Wilkes- Barre Business College. Occupation: Recorder of Deeds Training and Experience: I have spent most of my life in this office, and know every facet concerning the operation of it. Worked from clerk to Chief Deputy and was first elected in 1968, and now am completing my sixth fouryear term as Recorder. 1 have made many improvements in the operation of the office. We are now in the proc- ess of computerizing all records. REPUBLICAN JOSEPH M. SALVO Shavertown Age: 63 Education: 2 yrs. Political Sci- ence at Wilkes College = Occupation: Vice-Pres., Ameri- can Travelers Life Insurance Co. Training and Experience: Coun- cilman in West Wyoming for 16 years. Presently member of Luzerne County Planning Com- mission and have been for the past 6 years. Vice-Pres. of Amer. Trv. Life Ins. Co., have 22 manag- ers and 40 additional agents under me. As an officer of ATL, I am Continued on page 14 i “Dallas, PA Wednesday, October 30, 1991 13
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