Nicole W. Ziccarelli’s statement with regard to the recent quo warranto civil actions recently filed by the Office of District Attorney. 

“A quo warranto civil action ensures that individuals holding elected office are eligible to do so.  The need to file such actions is rarely presented and the filing of these complaints does not represent a new investigative focus for my office.  As with previous matters handled by this office, these investigations were prompted by outside complaints and investigated by the County Detectives.  Elected officials must meet certain requirements to hold elected office and my office will pursue civil action against individuals who don’t meet those requirements.” - Nicole Ziccarelli, Westmoreland County District Attorney