East Hempfield Township's supervisor aspires to secure the Republican nomination for the position of Lancaster County controller
In a significant turn of events, Scott Wiglesworth, a 11-year veteran of the East Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors, has submitted his name for the Republican nomination for Lancaster County Controller. This nomination will take place via Zoom on Wednesday night, as the county Republican committee gathers to make their decision.
The nomination comes after the incumbent controller, Lisa Colón, passed away in August due to complications from cancer, leaving the position vacant for the upcoming municipal election on November 4. If Wiglesworth secures the nomination, he will run unopposed in November.
Wiglesworth, known for his "steadfast conservative" approach, has made it clear that he wants to ensure the county controller's office maintains fiscal responsibility. He stated, "When it comes to spending taxpayer dollars, we don't want half the taxpayers furious that their money went to pay for something."
In the past, Wiglesworth played a lead role in the East Hempfield board's decision to rescind its annual contribution to the Lancaster Public Library. The decision was made amid a backlash over the library's decision to host a Drag Queen Story Hour event. However, the annual contribution is still available if the library changes its own policies to the satisfaction of the supervisors.
Wiglesworth's primary income now comes from investing in commercial real estate. Before his political career, he served nearly eight years as a Pennsylvania state trooper before leaving to focus on his side businesses, including automotive auctioneering and real estate. He also attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for about a year after graduating from Conestoga Valley High School.
Meanwhile, the Lancaster County Democrats have nominated Amy Nigro for the position of Lancaster County Controller for the November 4 municipal election. The nomination process for the Democrats is yet to be announced.
It's important to note that the East Hempfield Township enacted a policy last month for township grants that support outside organizations, including a statement of maintaining a neutral and nonpartisan stance. All requests for financial contributions are reviewed without influence from political, religious, or ideological affiliations.
The nomination event for Wiglesworth was initially scheduled to take place at the Lancaster County Convention Center, but it was ultimately canceled after law enforcement officials reported suspicions and threats of a potential bombing. The safety and security of all participants remain a top priority.
As the election approaches, the race for Lancaster County Controller promises to be an interesting one, with Wiglesworth and Nigro presenting their visions for the future of the county's financial management. Stay tuned for more updates.
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