Ousted Shamokin councilman seeks former seat despite having criminal record

“I’m running to take back what is rightfully ours,” Joseph Leschinskie says.

New Shamokin councilman Joseph J. Leschinskie Jr. flashes a victory sign as he leaves the Northumberland County courthouse in Sunbury on Jan. 3, 2022.SHAMOKIN – The Shamokin city councilman removed from office last year because of his criminal record is trying to regain his seat through the ballot box.

“I’m running to take back what is rightfully ours,” Joseph J. Leschinskie, 38, said in announcing his candidacy. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.

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