Newly elected district judge still must pass test
By PAUL PIERCE
Trib Total Media
Although Monessen voters elected a new district judge last November, it could be at least March — or longer — before he is finally sworn in.
Wayne P. Vlasic, 63, confirmed he still needs certification from the state minor judiciary board to begin serving as district judge. The Democrat defeated Monessen police Chief James Smith for the post that has been vacant since May 2018, when Joseph Dalfonso retired after 25 years.
Vlasic said he did not pass the state-mandated examination on his first try.
“I’ve been honest with everyone who’s asked me why I’m not in there yet. It’s embarrassing, but I’m going to take the test again at the end of the month,” he said.
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