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KINGSTON — The Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Luzerne County voted unanimously at a recent meeting to endorse and support the reelection of Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis.
“There is only one candidate on the ballot for district attorney with proven, hands-on experience in fighting crime in our county and that is Stefanie Salavantis,” Luzerne County GOP Chairman Bill Urbanski said in a news release.
“She has effectively and efficiently managed the district attorney’s office and has earned the sincere respect of law-enforcement and the deep appreciation of the residents of all of Luzerne County,” Urbanski continued.
“Since taking over as district attorney in 2012, the conviction rate by her office in criminal homicide prosecutions is a perfect 100 percent. She has been innovative in restructuring the office to provide a community-based approach to law enforcement, and in a time of deep financial distress for our county, Salavantis’ prudent management has saved taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars,” the news release stated.
“With the formidable challenges we face every day in this county, we need the outstanding professionalism and the resolute commitment District Attorney Salavantis has brought to her office,” Urbanski concluded.
Salavantis faces a challenge from Democrat Vito DeLuca, an assistant county solicitor from Franklin Township who also works as a private attorney.