LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — It has taken months of fighting, but as of now, the people will decide who will be the next county commissioner in Lackawanna County.

It all stems from the resignation of Democratic Commissioner Matt McGloin back in February.

"It's so terrible. We've gone what, eight months, and haven't been able to resolve this," said Thom Welby, Democratic Candidate.

Just last week, Brenda Sacco was set to be sworn in as interim commissioner; however, her swearing-in was stopped by the State Supreme Court because of a separate lawsuit filed by Democratic Commissioner Bill Gaughan.

Earlier this week, Sacco announced she would not be a candidate in the special election.

So, now the Lackawanna County Democratic Committee has chosen former State Representative Thom Welby as the

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