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Monday, February 06, 2012

Deputy Sheriff Named NorCo Veterans Affairs Director

Northampton County Executive John Stoffa told Council on Thursday night that he's named Deputy Sheriff Fred Ramirez to replace Veterans Affairs Director David Graf, who recently retired.

Ramirez, a Bethlehem resident, was a U.S. Army Reservist between 1981 and 1987. A twenty-year veteran of the NYC police department, Ramirez has been a Deputy Sheriff since 2007. He was recommended by a search committee that included Human Services Director Ross Marcus, two veterans and Council representation.

Ramirez, whose salary is $45,132, thanked Stoffa for the "opportunity to continue the fine work of the former Director of Veterans Affairs."

Although the County has 40,000 veterans, there are only three employees in this Department, including Ramirez. One of these is part-time.
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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    What Ross Marcus knows about Veterans Affairs you could write on the back of a matchbook cover.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    A wise choice. Freddie is a good man.

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  3. Bill CokerFebruary 6, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Bernie,

    Kudos are in order for Jane Volkert, the secretary in the VA office. She has been in place at least since Ray Green's term in office and has always done a stellar job. In the absence of a VA officer she has handled the office single handily and has done a fantastic job.

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  4. Bernie O'HareFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    1:09 would use a post about veterans to take a shot at Ross Marcus. Some people are very hateful.

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  5. Bernie O'HareFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Bill, I have heard this from many people, and Freddie mentioned her in his brief statement to Council.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    I believe Jane is the longest serving employee in Northampton County.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    THE ONLY REASON FREDDIE GOT THIS JOB IS BECAUSE COUNTY ASS KISSER CHRIS FEGLEY TURNED IT DOWN

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