New ordinance would require Lehigh County officials to resign before seeking higher office

A Lehigh County Commissioner is proposing an ordinance that would prevent elected officials in the County from seeking higher office.

If passed, the ordinance would force any county elected official to resign their position before running for something else. Commissioner Ron Beitler already has the ordinance drafted.

“Once you file the paperwork and you’re officially a candidate, you would have to resign the position you currently have in order to run for another position,” said Beitler…

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