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Three Lackawanna County candidates debate taxes, reassessment, and governance ahead of Nov. 4 election.
In a special election debate on October 23, 2025, Lackawanna County candidates Thom Welby, Chet Merli, and Michael Cappellini discussed key issues including property reassessment, taxes, and governance ahead of the November 4 election.
The debate, held at the University of Scranton, came as interim Commissioner Brenda Sacco, appointed after a legal battle, prepares to serve only until the election.
All three candidates pledged to honor the election outcome and challenge any attempt by Sacco to remain beyond the vote.
Positions on reassessment varied, with Merli and Welby supporting a pause under a court deadline, while Cappellini argued the process cannot be halted due to prior court orders.
The event, organized by the university’s Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service, was well-attended and livestreamed.
Tres candidatos del condado de Lackawanna debaten sobre impuestos, reevaluación y gobernanza antes de las elecciones del 4 de noviembre.