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By DAVE JANOSKI; Times Leader Staff Writer
Friday, October 04, 1996 Page: 3A
KINGSTON — Council will have at least two Democrats from whom to choose
when filling a vacancy in its ranks Monday night.
Jack Schumacher, who ran unsuccessfully for council in 1995, and Tom
Benesky, of Pulaski Street, have indicated they’re interested in the post,
council President Michael Dogal said.
The council has until Oct. 23 to fill the vacancy created when Democrat
David Hines resigned last month to take a job as Edwardsville Borough
administrator.
State law requires the council to appoint a member of the same party as
Hines to finish his term, which ends in December, 1997.
Although only Schumacher and Benesky have expressed an interest, any
council member could nominate another Democrat at Monday’s meeting.
Schumacher, 61, of North Goodwin Avenue, was recommended for the post by
Hines. But it’s not certain the remaining council members (four Republicans
and two Democrats) will follow his advice.
“We’ll find out Monday night,” Dogal said.
Benesky could not be reached for comment Thursday.
Schumacher, an employee of the county assessor’s office, ran unsuccessfully
for his party’s nomination for a council seat in 1995.
He said he’s attended every council meeting for the past two years and is
familiar with the issues facing the town.
“I’m very interested, I feel I could bring something to the table.”
If the council fails to name a successor by the Oct. 23 deadline, the
vacancy would be filled by the Luzerne County Court.