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Mayor wants to be senator
Leighton announces run for Musto seat
by BILL O ’ BOYLE, Times Leader
WILKES-BARRE – Mayor Tom Leighton announced Tuesday that he wants to be Sen. Leighton.
At a press conference at Rodano’s downtown, the mayor told a large crowd of supporters what many of them already knew – he is running for the Democratic nomination in the 14th Senatorial District.
He joins fellow Democrat state Rep. John Yudichak of Nanticoke as the only two announced candidates for the seat currently held by the retiring state Sen. Raphael Musto, D-Pittston Township. Musto, 80, will leave office Nov. 30.
With his family and an estimated 350 people looking on – many of them city employees and elected officials – Leighton said he has “never been prouder” of the city.
“I am proud to say I have been part of returning this city to its rightful place – a place we all can be proud to call home,” he said. “For 12 years as a councilman and the last six years as mayor, I have retained a strong commitment and clear vision as the city has traveled this road to recovery.”
Leighton said he enjoys driving through the city and seeing houses being built, public parks with children playing, businesses thriving and tourists returning.
“The dream is becoming a reality,” he said. “No more negativity; no more fiscal irresponsibility.”
Leighton said he has proven he can “get the job done” and said he welcomes the opportunity to serve the people of the 14th Senatorial District.
“I have gotten results for the city of Wilkes-Barre,” he said. “I can get results in Harrisburg.”
Leighton said he was “angered” by the 101-day budget impasse in Harrisburg, and he said he will work with members of both parties to effect change for the district and the state.
“I will always have my eye on the future,” Leighton said. “I will work to restore faith in government for the people of Northeast Pennsylvania. That’s why I announce today my candidacy for the state Senate.”
A loud ovation followed as Leighton hugged his wife, Patty, and children Kelly Lynn, Courtney and Thomas, his mother, Nancy, and brother, Patrick.
The mayor said it has been the greatest honor of his life to serve the city for 18 years.
“Not too long ago, Wilkes-Barre was written off as a city in decline, thought never to return to its former prominence,” he said.
Leighton pointed to achievements such as Barnes & Noble, Movies 14, Coal Street Park, the Intermodal Transportation Center, new streetlights, Gateway Corners, Elevations Lofts and the River Common to make his point.
“We have rescued this city from the pessimism which for so long hindered its economic rebirth,” he said.
Leighton said he wants to broaden his focus and responsibility.
He said his first priority will be to help create jobs for working-class families – well-paying and sustainable jobs in manufacturing, construction, green energy and high tech fields, not only service-sector jobs. He said he also wants to see better schools for every student, improved roads and infrastructure investment, and affordable health care for all, particularly for children.
“I want to protect our seniors as well and see that vital services like renter’s assistance and public transportation are maintained,” he said. “And we must tackle property tax relief.”
Leighton said he looks forward to a good campaign and injected Musto’s name throughout his speech.
Luzerne County Commissioner Chairwoman Maryanne Petrilla attended, along with Mark Bufalino, chairman of the county Democratic Committee. U.S. senators Bob Casey and Arlen Specter were represented as was U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski.
Bill O’Boyle, a Times Leader staff writer, may be reached at 829-7218.
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