Politics & Government
Take Our Poll: Should Nazareth Share a State Senator with the Poconos?
New legislative district would join Nazareth, Slate Belt and Monroe County.
A new legislative district will combine disparate communities ranging from Forks Township to Nazareth (the borough, as well as Upper and Lower Nazareth townships), the Slate Belt and Monroe County.
Residents have 30 days to review the new map and voice their opinion. A state commission still has to vote to approve the changes so that they will be in place for the 2012 election.
The statewide redistricting plan takes 19 Northampton County municipalities from the 18th Senate district represented by Democrat Lisa Boscola and combines them with Monroe County to form a new senate seat - the 45th legislative district.
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A Monroe County Republican, state Rep. Mario Scavello, who lives in the Mount Pocono area, is considered a front runner for the seat if the new map is approved.
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