Tyra Boni

Town: Lehighton

Background: I have a background in financial planning/operations and over 17 years of business management, administrative, and customer relations experience through various business ventures including self-employment. I had two years experience as First Deputy in the Register of Wills/Clerk of Orphans Court office followed by most applicable 1.5 years serving as the current elected Clerk of Courts where I’ve had the pleasure of leading the current Criminal and Collections Division staff.

Q: What are your three main goals if elected?

A: 1. Continuation of Collections Outstanding Funds Action Plan, to ensure collection of $25,000,000 outstanding costs, fines, and restitution for victims, taxpayers and municipalities.

2. Implementation of NEW eCommunication through CPCMS to electronically notify individuals of hearing dates, payments due, etc. while continuing to expand technology and provide the public access to quality case information in a timely manner.

3. Continue streamlining processes throughout the office, while improving efficiencies thus improving operations and minimizing budget expenses.

Q: Why do you feel you are the best candidate for the position?

A: In office, I applied the fiscal/management experience necessary for an effective leader of the Clerk office, improving the standing/operations of the office while gaining an immersive knowledge of the Carbon Court System. With expertise and efficiency my staff improved the office to one that can be respected and admired. We attained a record disbursement of $2.21 Million, highest in 9 years while saving the taxpayers $96,176 through streamlining processes and improving workflows.

Sydney Wernett

Town: Jim Thorpe

Background: I have a degree in criminal justice and management experience. I have spent the last four years working towards the goal of running for Clerk of Courts. I utilized my experience as a previous employee of the office and as a deputy sheriff to gain an understanding of how local government operates. This has prepared me to formulate a plan for a positive working relationship between the various offices and a positive environment for employees.

Q: What are your three main goals if elected?

A: I will address the judgments put on record through the BOC. An issue was raised last year, and to date, it has not been addressed nor has there been a solution suggested to the courts. I will attend court to prioritize cases so that mistakes such as releasing an inmate and suspending licenses prematurely do not continue to occur. I will create a positive work environment to decrease the turnover and improve morale in the office.

Q: Why do you feel you are the best candidate for the position?

A: I am the best candidate for the job, because I am a hands-on leader and genuinely care about the success of the office and the employees within. I am dedicated and committed to establishing effective policies that ensure the success of the office and correct the errors that are not currently being disclosed to the public. I will be a leader that works beside my staff to get results and not demand results without putting in the work.