There are times that one is more than ecstatic that his/her name is not mentioned in a news item. However, there are times when it is amazing one does not make mention.
Enter Todd Eachus into the room. Three days ago the Associated Press did a story about legislative grants coming to the home district. Last year's Democratic House Leader Bill DeWeese was No. 1 in grant money coming back to his district in dollars per person. House Speaker Keith McCall from Carbon County came in at No.2.
Todd Eachus did not even get an honorable mention in the article. His feud with Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta has blinded his duty to the voters of his district. Hazleton is the largest city in his district and the third largest in Luzerne County.
Eachus's anger at the Mayor hurts each and every citizen of Hazleton. In a city that is two to one registered Democrats to Republicans Eachus is willing to hurt voters of his own party to accomplish his childish goal of retribution against the Mayor.
Eachus's district office was located in the Broad Street Exchange which was recently turned over to Luzerne County. He moved because he complained about the lack of parking for people seeking his office's services. The part he left out is his unwillingness to support a parking garage for the Intermodel project right behind the Broad Street Exchange.
Todd, do you work for Governor Rendell or do you represent the 116th district?
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