Joe Sklarosky, Jr.
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Joe Sklarosky, Jr. is a judge on the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He was elected in 2011 and his term expires in 2021.
Education
Sklarosky earned his undergraduate degree from King’s College summa cum laude. He earned his J.D. cum laude from Widener University School of Law.[1]
Career
Skolarsky serves as the assistant county public defender for Luzerne County. He has also worked as a private practice attorney.[1]
2011 election
Sklarosky won the Republican and Democratic party primaries on May 17. He received 8.3% in the Democratic primary and 7.8% of the vote in the Republican primary.[2] He was elected in the general election on November 8, receiving 15.2% of the vote.[3]
- See also: Pennsylvania judicial elections, 2011
Campaign finance
Sklarosky spent almost $100,000 during the course of the campaign, including almost $15,500 on direct mail services from Precision Design. He reported $81,000 in loans from attorney Thomas L. Kennedy and a line of credit at Luzerne National Bank which could be utilized up to $75,000.[4]
Endorsements
- Fraternal Order of Police Wyoming Valley Lodge 36
- Teamsters Union 401[1]
Awards and associations
Associations
- Board of Directors, Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity, 2000-present
- Board of Directors, Ruth's Place women's shelter
- Member, Kiwanis Club of Wilkes-Barre
- Member, Knights of Columbus Council #6440
- Coach, Mountaintop Youth Soccer Association[1]
See also
External links
- Standard Speaker "Vough, Hughes lead spending in judicial race," June 17, 2011
- Joe Sklarosky for Judge, official campaign website
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Joe Sklarosky for Judge, official campaign website
- ↑ Luzerne County Bureau of Election, Unofficial Election Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Unofficial Returns
- ↑ Standard Speaker "Vough, Hughes lead spending in judicial race," June 17, 2011
