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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
The Franklin County Election Board met, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 with the
following members present: David S. Keller and Robert G. Ziobrowski. Chairman Keller
presided and after calling the meeting to order, proceeded with the business of the day.
The Election Board held a discussion on the Register & Recorder appointment due to
the retirement of Linda Miller. Carrie Gray, County Administrator, said that per earlier
conversations she worked with Solicitor Sulcove to draft a letter to go to the State Senator and
the Governor to appoint Joy Heinbaugh, who is currently the Chief Deputy in the office, to fill the
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Linda . The commissioners can
select a person to fill the position in the interim because the appointment process could take up
to six months. With quality of service and continuity of operations of paramount importance,
Heinbaugh. If the Election Board is interested in recommending that Joy Heinbaugh be
appointed, they need to sign the letter that will be sent to the State. Ms. Gray explained that the
process for Ms. Heinbaugh to fill in during the interim person is internal. Commissioner
Ziobrowski asked if the two people from the democratic committee who were present had any
questions. He explained that it is the policy of Governor Wolf and statutorily that the person has
to be in the same party as the person retiring. Trish Cordell stated that she feels that the most
experienced person should be chosen with the questions on the news about fair and honest
elections. She would rather have someone with vast experience. On a motion by Robert G.
Ziobrowski, seconded by David S. Keller; unanimously approved the letter as stated. Chairman
Keller stated that they are required by law to recommend the replacement to the Governor and
is not directly involved in the election process.
The meeting was adjourned.
Carrie E. Gray
County Administrator/Chief Clerk
FRANKLIN COUNTY ELECTION BOARD
David S. Keller, Chairman
Robert G. Ziobrowski