Politics & Government

Gilbert Nomination Withdrawn

County Executive removes councilman's name after financial troubles come to light.

Northampton County Executive John Stoffa has withdrawn his nomination of County Councilman Bruce Gilbert to head the county's fiscal affairs department.

Council clerk Frank Flisser said Stoffa e-mailed council members earlier this afternoon to let them know of his decision. It wasn't clear what prompted Stoffa to make the decision. Stoffa was not immediately available for comment.

On Monday, Gilbert had held a to respond to the revelation that he had a series of financial judgements against him. They were first  in a column by blogger Bernie O'Hare.

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