Argall joins calls for Halcovage to resign
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SENTINEL FILE PHOTO - Senator David G. Argall, R-29.
POTTSVILLE – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) issued a statement today calling for Commissioner George Halcovage to resign.
“I have heard from many members of the Schuylkill County community about the serious allegations leveled against Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage,” Argall said in a statement Monday. “Residents, business leaders, and other county officials from both sides of the aisle alike were horrified to read the details of the lawsuit filed against him by four Schuylkill County women. An investigation by the Schuylkill County solicitor and human resource office determined that if Commissioner Halcovage was an employee, they would have recommended that he be terminated.”
“After careful consideration of the facts of the case and a review with Senate legal staff, I strongly urge George Halcovage to resign his post as County Commissioner,” Argall continued.
Argall said that Schuylkill County’s house delegation — Reps. Tim Twardzik, Jerry Knowles, and Joe Kerwin — are considering the impeachment process.
““It’s a sad day for Schuylkill County, but due to the nature of the allegations, I believe it would be in the best interest of everyone involved and in the best interest of Schuylkill County for Commissioner Halcovage to step away from his post,” Argall said. “Dragging this out would be a disservice to the residents of Schuylkill County who elected him to help lead their county government.”
Halcovage is facing serious allegations of sexual harassment and worse in federal court from four county employees, and several protests have been held at the courthouse steps in Pottsville calling for his removal.
Both major political party committees in the county, as well as various groups, have also called for his resignation.
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