Independent Gazette reporter and Wilkes-Barre Taxpayers Association president Frank Sorick announces his Republican candidacy for Wilkes-Barre mayor.
Press Release: Frank Sorick announces candidacy for Wilkes-Barre mayor
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Press Release: Tony George responds to Mayor Leighton’s decision not to seek re-election
Today, Tom Leighton confirmed what many suspected — he would not seek a fourth term as Mayor of the City of Wilkes-Barre. I truly believe this decision is in the best interests of the City.
Mulligan versus Courtright: Scranton’s future is in the balance
In an exclusive interview, the Independent Gazette sat down with both of the candidates for mayor of Scranton, Jim Mulligan and Bill Courtright. We posed a series of questions so that you, our readers, may gain greater familiarity with these two men, one of whom will lead the City of Scranton as chief executive for the next four years. We encourage all of our readers to visit the candidates’ campaign headquarters or websites, and to do your own research into each of these individuals, their plans, and visions for the Electric City over the next four years. Our aim is to encourage and foster informed voting decisions this election day, Tuesday, November 5.
Meet Jim Mulligan: Scranton Republican Mayoral Candidate
On Friday the 2nd of August, Lackawanna County’s Executive Committee of the Republican Party officially elected Attorney Jim Mulligan as the new Republican mayoral candidate of Scranton.