Letter to the editor: Loss of Bacha as coroner a shame for Westmoreland residents

Thank you to Ken Bacha for your 20 years of service as our Westmoreland County coroner. Bacha has done so much for the fire departments and the opioid issues in our county, and was trained and skilled in the position. It is sad that elections have come down to party rather than who is more qualified for the position.

I find these new Republicans today seem to think they won the election themselves with their bullying and behaviors toward Democrats. They seem to just vote for someone because there is an “R” beside the name.

No one won this election for coroner; we lost the best and most qualified coroner for a caterer. I hope as taxpayers we don’t have to pay for the training and skills winner Tim Carson doesn’t have. Please enlighten us what this county won by ousting our coroner? Next time look at the qualifications instead of the “R” next to the candidate’s name.

Carol Badgley

Hempfield