Yesterday, I identified potential candidates to succeed Judge Anthony Beltrami, who is rumored to be stepping down at the end of his term next year. Since that time, I've heard that some of the people I mentioned have no desire to run, while others I failed to mention are considering that black robe.
I'm told that Magisterial District Judge Sandra McClure, Bethlehem attorney Vic Scomillio and Easton lawyer Nancy Aaroe have ruled out a race at this time. Also, I need to clarify that Lisa Tresslar is entirely my own suggestion. She has told me several times, to my chagrin, that she has no desire to sit on the bench.
One of the new names I've heard is Joe Kelly, an aide to State Senator Lisa Boscola. I won't hold my breath. I hear his name every time an office pops up, and he never runs.
Then there's Magisterial District Judges Alan Mege and Rick Yetter. I think Mege should consider his parental duties first. He was parking in a spot reserved for expectant mothers, so I assume he must have recently given birth. And as for Yetter, I'm still trying to figure out how he ever passed the bar exam.
One promising name I've heard is Rory Driscole, a prominent and highly regarded criminal defense lawyer.
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Rory is a little young for a lifetime appointment. Maybe in another 10 or 15 years
Biden needs a job
I was at the courthouse the other day and one of the names I heard mentioned was Steve Barron????? I didn't know he was a lawyer.????? I also heard atty. Spadoni's name mentioned. Does Kelly practice law? If so, where?????
I hope Tresslar reconsiders!
Poor BO, not really good at picking winners
How about Mark Minnotti
Kelly practiced for years before his gig with the City and the Senator
Spadoni is over 70
Actually, it does make some personal financial sense for Kelly. As an aide to Senator Boscola, he is on the state payroll as are the Courts of Common Pleas judges. He could add 10+ years to his current state pension at a salary in excess of 200K.
7:55 am: I thought the same about Brian Panella, but the majority of voters felt otherwise. Driscoll and Eyer would not get my vote because neither has impressed me when I have seen them in action. How about Baratta? I imagine he is getting a bit tired of the daily grind of being a bully in the DAs office.
Barron would need to pass the bar exam, which has been difficult for him.
Eyer is the only logical choice here. Anyone who actually works in the Northampton legal profession or at the courthouse knows this. We do not need anymore politicians on the bench.
If Trump picks the new judge Bernie be on the look out you called him names maybe you'll be deported
Anyone but Vic!
Stan Margle for judge! Speeding up justice!
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