Lawyers file appeal in Lackawanna County to PA Supreme Court

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lawyers for Lackawanna County are asking Pennsylvania's highest court to step into a fight over how to replace a former commissioner.

On Tuesday, attorneys for Commissioner Bill Gaughan and the county filed a petition asking the state supreme court to hear their case.

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It stems from the vacancy left by former commissioner Matt McGloin, and whether the county's home rule charter or a state rule of civil procedure should decide who fills it.

A panel of local, senior judges and the Commonwealth Court have already ruled the charter should prevail.

McGloin resigned as commissioner back in March.