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Friday, April 06, 2018

Deputy Warden, Former Seal, Ready to "Dive" Into Corrections

From L to R: Exec. Lamont McClure, Deputy Warden
David Penchishen and Director of Correction James Kostura
James C Kostura is a former Navy Seal who began working for Northampton County Corrections in 1993. He started out as a Corrections Officer and worked his way up through the ranks to became a Deputy Warden in charge of Community Corrections. Last night, he was confirmed unanimously as Director of Corrections. His salary is set at $93,626.

There were several bad jokes about Kostura "diving" into the new job.

With this conformation, Lamont McClure's cabinet is complete with the exception of one position - Sheriff. That position has been advertised in accordance with the Administrative Code,and McClure will consult with the President Judge before announcing his appointment.

Correction 1:45 pm: I forgot about Court Services, and thank the reader who pointed this error out.
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 6, 2018 at 1:46 AM

    Did the county council give this man a hard time? I hope not!

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  2. AnonymousApril 6, 2018 at 5:05 AM

    Did democrats go after him?

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  3. AnonymousApril 6, 2018 at 7:35 AM

    Seals are tough....for sailors...

    'nuf said

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  4. AnonymousApril 6, 2018 at 7:45 AM

    "McClure's cabinet is complete with the exception of one position - Sheriff"

    There is no Director of Court Services either.

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  5. Bernie O'HareApril 6, 2018 at 1:42 PM

    I stand corrected. You got me. That's what's good about an interactive blog. I donot get away with factual errors.

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  6. Bernie O'HareApril 6, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    No one give Kostura a hard time, and the vote was unanimous.

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  7. AnonymousApril 6, 2018 at 4:40 PM

    WHY are people attacking the dems over something that did not happen. Check the tapes.

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  8. AnonymousApril 11, 2018 at 8:06 PM

    Bernie where is the Sheriff's opening posted?

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  9. Bernie O'HareApril 11, 2018 at 8:49 PM

    Hit was advertised in local newspaper in accord with the Admin Code.

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  10. AnonymousApril 13, 2018 at 3:32 PM

    Bernie,

    Can you provide links to where the job opening was? I can't find it anywhere.

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  11. Bernie O'HareApril 13, 2018 at 3:56 PM

    Later.

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  12. Bernie O'HareApril 14, 2018 at 10:57 PM

    If you want to know when McClure will be appointing a new Sheriff, ask him and the PJ. I am really getting tired of those who are harping on this, especially in view that many children and elderly have been ignored bc staff there is so low.

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