Clear Sailing For Ann Marie Panella

Though Charles E Bellis III filed a nomination petition for Palmer Township Supervisor, he has chosen to allow a challenge (you can read it here) filed by prominent Easton Attorney Theresa Hogan to go unanswered.  He failed to appear for a hearing scheduled for yesterday. Hogan advised Judge Craig Dally that she had spoken to Bellis, who informed her he had decided against appearing.

Hogan called Voter Registrar Dee Rumnsey, who testified that Bellis failed to file an affidavit indicating that he is known as "Zeke," which is the name he wanted used on the ballot. She asked for an Order striking Bellis' nomination petition, and Judge Bellis will consider the matter and issue a ruling by Tuesday.

If Bellis's petition is stricken, Ann Marie Panella will have no opposition to her re-election as Supervisor.

She was also absent from yesterday's hearing. She currently works by helping to care for senior citizens.