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Warkevicz

Republican Edward L. Warkevicz, 63, of Lehman Township, has announced his candidacy for Luzerne County Council.

A Plymouth High School graduate, Warkevicz attended Nevada Southern College and Plattsburg State College.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, he has worked in the financial insurance industry for more than 39 years.

Warkevicz said citizens receiving Social Security benefits have not had a cost-of-living increase since 2009, but county property taxes have increased 15 percent since then.

“You can’t take in a dollar and spend two dollars and then expect the taxpayers to fund the difference. You must use common sense,” Warkevicz wrote.

Warkevicz said he will “be a voice” for all residents, not any political party.