Article: Job may force Everson councilman to quit post

Joseph Siwula has served as an Everson councilman for almost three months but may have to quit in order to keep his job as the borough's code enforcement officer.

In February, an incompatibility issue involving Siwula serving on council and working as code enforcement officer surfaced. He has worked as code enforcement officer for about 12 years.

Council President Mike Banaszak said since the last meeting he has contacted the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs to find an answer, and Solicitor Mark Rowan has done research, but neither inquiry provided a clear answer.

"The boroughs association said because there is nothing that clearly states whether it's an issue or not, it's up to ...

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