Two vie for clerk of courts position
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Washington County Clerk of Courts Barbara Gibbs’ retirement announcement earlier this year opened the door for two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for the row office position in Tueday’s primary.
The candidates, Kristin Marcy and Frank J. Scandale, are both touting their experience that they say makes them the ideal candidate.
The clerk of courts office is the record-keeping arm of the criminal court, and also collects fines and costs in criminal cases.
Marcy, 42, of the Mon Valley community of Stockdale, is the assistant deputy clerk of courts and has worked in the Washington County clerk of courts office for the last 17 ½ years.
In that time, she has worked in all capacities of the office, including bookkeeper, clerk and as a collections officer.
“I have the experience this position needs to create a seamless transition,” Marcy said.
“I know the required procedures for filings and how to run the office on a day-to-day basis. I will not have a learning curve.”
Marcy said her relationship with the staff would also be beneficial.
“We work well together,” she said.
Scandale, 47, of Canonsburg, has owned an insurance agency in Center Township, Beaver County, for the last 19 years.
He believes his experience as a business owner will translate well to the clerk’s office.
“Both my agency and the office of clerk of courts rely upon meticulous record-keeping. Not only do I have excellent management skills, my agency has received many accolades for its superior customer service,” Scandale said. “I’m not a piece of the puzzle. I’m the one who puts the puzzle together.”
Scandale said he would also bring a new perspective to the office.
“I’ll be able to improve what works and fix what isn’t working,” he said. “I think it will be a very easy transition for me. But win or lose, Washington County will get a clerk of courts that will serve them well.”
If elected, both candidates said they plan to be a full-time clerk of courts.
There is no Republican candidate on the ballot after Gary Hoover’s name was removed because of deficiencies in his nominating petitions.