posted by Tom Moertel at 9:37 PM /
Blog-Lebo has just learned that D. Raja has resigned his seat on the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Commission, effective immediately. His term was to end December 31, 2011.
In the primary election on May 17, 2011, Raja won the Republican nomination for Allegheny County Executive.
Update: Ward 5 Commissioner Dan Miller has more information on his blog.
Update 2: The municipality is now calling for candidates to fill the vacancy:
In the primary election on May 17, 2011, Raja won the Republican nomination for Allegheny County Executive.
Update: Ward 5 Commissioner Dan Miller has more information on his blog.
Update 2: The municipality is now calling for candidates to fill the vacancy:
Seeking Ward I Commission applicantsUpdate 3: More coverage:
LEGAL NOTICE
MT. LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
The Mt. Lebanon Commission is seeking letters of interest with resumes from residents of the First Ward of Mt. Lebanon who would like to be appointed to fill an unexpired term as a Commissioner.
At the time of appointment, a Commissioner shall be a citizen of the United States, shall be at least twenty-five years of age, shall have been a registered voter in the Municipality for at least two years, and shall be a bona fide resident of the First Ward of Mt. Lebanon. The term of this appointment shall continue until January 2, 2012 or until the installation of the person elected at the next general election.
First Ward residents who are interested in this position should submit a letter of interest and resume to: Stephen M. Feller, Municipal Manager, 710 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Letters of interest shall be in a sealed envelope marked “COMMISSIONER APPLICATION” and must be received by the Manager no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011.
- Mt. Lebanon commissioner resigns to focus on county exec bid (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
- Raja resigns from Mt. Lebanon to focus on campaign (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
- Raja resigns (Lebo Citizens Blog)
Labels: mt. lebanon commission, raja
7 Comments:
OH DEAR GOD ...
- THANK YOU
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- THANK YOU!!!
Dan Miller says;
"the Commission will be seeking resumes from those qualified 1st ward residents who desire to finish the remainder of his term"
Two questions. Will the vacancy be filled by a republican (Raja was the republican candidate when elected), and will either of the two candidates in the November election be considered?
Joe Wertheim
Joe,
When Joe DeIuliis was telling the media that he was moving far away, but telling the Republican Committee that he would be here for four more years, I had questions similar to yours. The vacancy could be filled by any party. The two November candidates could be considered if they submit resumes to Steve Feller. The four remaining commissioners would appoint a replacement.
Here is the legal notice from the Municipal website:
The Mt. Lebanon Commission is seeking letters of interest with resumes from residents of the First Ward of Mt. Lebanon who would like to be appointed to fill an unexpired term as a Commissioner.
At the time of appointment, a Commissioner shall be a citizen of the United States, shall be at least twenty-five years of age, shall have been a registered voter in the Municipality for at least two years, and shall be a bona fide resident of the First Ward of Mt. Lebanon. The term of this appointment shall continue until January 2, 2012 or until the installation of the person elected at the next general election.
First Ward residents who are interested in this position should submit a letter of interest and resume to: Stephen M. Feller, Municipal Manager, 710 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Letters of interest shall be in a sealed envelope marked “COMMISSIONER APPLICATION” and must be received by the Manager no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2011.
Elaine Gillen
John David Kendrick:
Since you brought up our heavenly Father, he knows you certainly feel you have all the answers. So the question remains, are you going to step up and run for the now vacant position?
Bob,
The requirements specify a resident of Ward #1. Dave Franklin, Raja's neighbor would be a possible candidate.
My residence is Ward #5. I've provided the requirements posted above for your reference:
"At the time of appointment, a Commissioner shall be a citizen of the United States, shall be at least twenty-five years of age, shall have been a registered voter in the Municipality for at least two years, and shall be a bona fide resident of the First Ward of Mt. Lebanon. The term of this appointment shall continue until January 2, 2012 or until the installation of the person elected at the next general election. "
I'll sleep on it Mr. Kendrick. Imagine the possibilities. Between now and January, we can turf Wildcat and Mellon and perhaps add 9 holes to the golf course. The sky's the limit!
Dave Franklin
Dave,
I don't think Dan Miller would let that happen, but I would like to see you fulfill the remainder of Raja's term.
Come 'on! It's only a couple of months! You'd be good!
Go or it!!!
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