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<p>WILKES-BARRE &#8212; A third Democratic candidate has entered the race for Wilkes-Barre City Controller.</p><p>Charlie &#8220;Toot&#8221; Majikes, 57, said he is seeking elected office for the first time. The other candidates for the office that has a four-year term and pays an annual salary of $51,083 plus benefits are incumbent Darren Snyder and Patricia Unvarsky.</p><p>Majikes said if elected, he would &#8220;keep a watchful eye on the city&#8217;s finances.&#8221; In addition, he &#8220;will work hard to improve both revenue and cost-saving measures to allow the city to move forward to give businesses and residents a reason to stay and reside here.&#8221;</p><p>A lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre, Majikes said he believes in the city and would like the opportunity to serve residents. </p><p>Majikes worked for Luzerne County for 24 years and retired as a probation/parole officer. He was president of the Luzerne County Court Appointed Professional Association for 14 years and also assisted management with budgets dealing with the department. He graduated from the former Bishop Hoban High School in 1979 and continued his education at Luzerne County Community College. Before he entered law enforcement, he worked at Wyoming National Bank and United Penn Bank.</p><p>He is a Sons of the American Legion member of American Legion Post 815, the Polish American Veterans Association, Fraternal Order of Eagles and a registered PIAA basketball official.</p><p>Majikes has coached youth basketball, baseball and soccer.</p><p>Majikes is a lifelong member of St. Mary&#8217;s Church in Wilkes-Barre. He and his wife Lisa have two children, Michael and Brittany, plus four grandchildren.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Jerry Lynott</p><p>jlynott@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Jerry Lynott at 570-991-6120 or on Twitter @TLJerryLynott.</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Third Democrat joins race for Wilkes-Barre City Controller