Marino: You’re not from here are you?

PHOTOS: Tom Marino, Lycoming County District Attorney Candidate,

U.S. 112th Congress Photo (left),

Indian County Florida Logo (top right), Lycoming County Pennsylvania Logo (bottom right).

 

By Todd Bartley, TalkWilliamsport.com

News@TalkWilliamsport.com

As a former Lycoming County District Attorney who became a United States Attorney then a United States Congressman for nearly five terms before resigning to take a job in the private sector; Tom Marino understands the laws at the county, state and federal level better than most people.

According to the Washington Post in 2019, Rep. Tom Marino (R-Pa.), who was just elected to a fifth term, announced Thursday that he is resigning from Congress this month to accept a job in the private sector. “As of January 23, 2019, I am officially stepping down from Congress,” Marino said in a statement. “Having spent over two decades serving the public, I have chosen to take a position in the private sector where I can use both my legal and business experience to create jobs around the nation.”

On June 21, 2021 Marino and his wife Edith sold their family home in Cogan Station to the Carter’s for $520,000.

TOM MARINO & EDITH MARINO DEED TRANSFER KINLEY DRIVE 6-21-21

 

Subsequent to the sale of their home, they acquired a property via “This Indenture” from the estate of a deceased person located at 1825 Homewood Avenue, Williamsport, Pennsylvania for $190,000 on July 20, 2022. Attorney George Lepley certified the precise address of the grantees herein is 1201 Lose Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701.

TOM MARINO & EDITH MARINO THIS INDENTURE HOMEWOOD AVE 8-4-22

 

September 16, 2022, the Grove Isle at Vero Beach (Florida) Condominium Association voted to approve the application made by Thomas and Edith Marino to purchase the Condominium unit at 870 Lake Orchid Circle, Building C, Unit 204.

On October 3, 2022, subsequent to the Association approval, a Warranty Deed was filed listing a post office address (defined as: where you receive your mail or in legal terms “where you hang your hat”) as Thomas and Edith Marino husband and wife, 870 Lake Orchid Circle, Unit 204, Vero Beach, Florida 32962.

TOM MARINO INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FLORIDA PROPERTY DEED 9-29-22

 

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, Paul Nyman, current Loyalsock Township Supervisor shared a post on Facebook regarding the Marino’s “your new home in Florida.”

“Tom and Edie Marino you have become more than family. God bless, be safe in your new home in Florida.
Know we’re only a phone call away. We’ll be there in the spring. We love you both!”
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On Monday, November 7, 2022, Tom Marino, current Lycoming County District Attorney candidate
applied for a Florida Driver License.
The license application includes the following statement: “Under penalty of perjury, I swear or affirm the information contained given by me is true and correct. I also understand the operation of a motor vehicle constitutes consent to any sobriety test required by law and consent to release of driver records required by law.”  

 

On the application for the driver license a question is asked; Florida Resident:

Tom Marino responded: Yes.

 

Under the header titled ADDRESSES

The application lists a Resident Address of 870 Lake Orchid Circle, Apt. 204 Vero Beach, Florida 32962.

Resident County: Indian Creek

The application lists a Mailing Address of 870 Lake Orchid Circle, Apt. 204 Vero Beach, Florida 32962.

Mailing County: Indian Creek

An in-person eye examination was administered and passed.

 

Under the header of IDENTIFICATION:

U.S Passport/Card, Name Change Document, Social Security Document, Proof of Residence Documents, U.S. Driver License/Territories.

 

DL/ID Issued: Yes

According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles documentation the Driver License was issued to Tom Marino at 2:17 p.m. on November 7, 2022 with an Expiration date of August 13, 2031.

On the same date according to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles documentation under the Header: OUT OF STATE/OUT OF COUTRY CREDENTIAL INFORMATION

State

PA

 

Country

BLANK

 

ISSUE DATE

6/21/2019

 

DL/ID NUMBER

15091063

 

EXPIRATION DATE

8/14/2026

 

DISPOSITION

SURRENDERED

 

On the same day Tom Marino obtained a Florida Driver License as a Florida resident,

he surrendered his Pennsylvania Driver License.

 

According to voter records obtained from Lycoming County Voter Services through a formal Request for Public Information, Tom Marino had an absentee ballot counted in the 2022 election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

The address listed for Tom Marino on the records obtained from Lycoming County Voter Services is 1201 Lose Avenue, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

 

TOM MARINO LYCOMING COUNTY VOTING RECORD 10-17-22

 

Edie Marino, wife of Tom Marino commented in and around the same time of the post above; Edie Marino

“To all of our dear friends. You have all been so kind to us both.

We will miss all of you and pray that we see you soon.

We are leaving with tears and sorrow,

but also joy knowing the friendships we have back home.

Love you all. 💕

According to Lycoming County Voter Services records, Edie Marino also cast an absentee ballot which was counted in the 2022 election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

EDITH MARINO LYCOMING COUNTY VOTING RECORD 2-17-23

 

According to Lycoming County Voter Services records, Victor Marino (son) cast an in-person ballot in the 2022 election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at precinct 2204-1 (Loyalsock) with a residential address of 1825 Homewood Avenue.

VICTOR MARINO LYCOMING COUNTY VOTING RECORD 11-1-22

 

Not only did Tom Marino obtain a Florida Driver License on November 7, 2022; According to the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections office, he registered to vote in Florida the same day.

On February 13, 2023, the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections office responded to a request for Public Information from TalkWilliamsport.com related to Tom Marino and his Florida Voter Registration status.

“Good afternoon Mr. Bartley,

We are in receipt of your public records request for Mr. Thomas Anthony Marino’s

voting status in Indian River County, Florida.

Mr. Marino registered to vote in Indian River County, FL

on November 7, 2022 and submitted a written request to be removed from

the Indian River County, FL voter rolls on February 3, 2023.

 

Mr. Marino did not vote in Indian River County, FL

while he was a registered voter of our county.

As to the copy of the written request for removal,

we are waiting on the Division of Elections General Counsel to review.

Thank you and have a great day.

Kindest regards, Indian River County Supervisor of Elections office

4375 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32967″

 

On November 17, 2022 in a Facebook post time stamped at 1:00 p.m., the local law firm of Lepley, Engelman, Yaw & Wilk announced that Thomas A. Marino, Esquire joined their law firm in the “of counsel” role.

 

Welcome Tom Marino to Lepley, Engelman, Yaw & Wilk!

We are pleased to announce that Thomas A. Marino, Esquire has joined our law firm of counsel. He was the U.S. Representative to Congress from the 10th PA District from 2011 to 2019, serving as a member of the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, and Homeland Security committees. He was elected as Vice President of NATO Parliamentary Assembly for two terms. He was formerly a U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania as well as the Lycoming County District Attorney where he oversaw a variety of notable cases.

Tom earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Dickinson School of Law, Penn State University in 1987. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Lycoming College in 1985 where he earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science and Education. He received his Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree from Williamsport Area Community College in 1984.

In 2004, Tom was inducted into the International Police Association “Hall of Fame” in recognition of outstanding services to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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On November 29, 2022, the nearly full year of property taxes ($1,117.47 receipt amount) on the Marino Vero Beach, Florida residence were paid.

After the exclusive reporting of TalkWilliamsport.com; and a call that went unreturned regarding Marino leaving the firm; on February 2, 2023 in a Facebook post time stamped at 1:36 p.m., the local law firm of Lepley, Engelman, Yaw & Wilk announced that Thomas A. Marino, Esquire was leaving their law firm in the “of counsel” role; “to pursue other interests.”

On background George Lepley, is the local Williamsport attorney who represented the white baseball player who was criminally convicted of indecent sexual assault of a black teammate during the 2018 WAHS baseball trip in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Lepley is also the author of the infamous “Lepley Letter” that threatened the Williamsport School District with civil action and potential criminal charges if his client was punished in any way.

The “Lepley Letter” is included in the Federal Civil Rights lawsuit filed by the John Doe #1 victim in that case.

“Attorney Tom Marino will be leaving our firm to pursue other interests. The partners and staff at Lepley, Engelman, Yaw & Wilk wish him success in his future ventures.”

Back to the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections office which responded to a request for Public Information from TalkWilliamsport.com related to Tom Marino and his Florida Voter Registration status.

“Good afternoon Mr. Bartley,

We are in receipt of your public records request for

Mr. Thomas Anthony Marino’s voting status in Indian River County, Florida.

Mr. Marino registered to vote in Indian River County, FL on November 7, 2022

and submitted a written request

to be removed from the Indian River County, FL voter rolls on February 3, 2023.

TOM MARINO INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FLORIDA VOTER REMOVAL FORM 2-1-23

 

On the same day Tom Marino had his name removed from the Indian River County, FL voter rolls his wife filed to have the windows replaced in the Vero Beach, Florida residence.

Edith Marino appeared before a Notary in Florida to make the filing official and affixed her signature.

On February 5, 2023, Tom Marino formally announced his candidacy for Lycoming County District Attorney from his Vero Beach, Florida residence.

The window replacement filing was completed on February 6, 2023, one day after Marino announced his candidacy for Lycoming County District Attorney.

According to Forrest K. Lehman, Lycoming County Director of Elections and Registration; “Voter Services received and processed change of address applications, dated February 7, for Thomas and Edith Marino moving from 1201 Lose Ave to 1825 Homewood Ave.”

On February 14, 2023, Tom Marino appeared before Beth George, Notary Public and signed a Candidate’s Affidavit listing a residential address of 1825 Homewood Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701.

 

Based on the exclusive reporting of TalkWilliamsport.com on his residency status, and according to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles documentation the Driver License that was issued to Tom Marino at 2:17 p.m. on November 7, 2022 with an Expiration date of August 13, 2031 inexplicably expired on February 15, 2023.

According to those familiar with the situation, Tom Marino revisited the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department in an attempt to undo the Florida Driver License “issue”.

According to Forrest K. Lehman, Lycoming County Director of Elections and Registration has never received any information from the Marino’s regarding their Florida residency or voter registration status.

On February 24, 2023, the Candidate’s Affidavit listing a residential address of 1825 Homewood Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701 in which Tom Marino appeared before Beth George, Notary Public and signed, was received by Lycoming County Voter Services.

According to those familiar with the early submissions of petitions by the Marino campaign, as those in attendance at the recent Lincoln Day Dinner can attest; Tom Marino was in a sling having had recent shoulder surgery.

The early submissions prior to the March 7, 2023 deadline, were due to Tom Marino having follow-up doctor appointments in Florida this week.

Marino also signed and submitted a STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS again using the Homewood Avenue, Williamsport address.

Any number of Nomination Petitions were circulated by Edith Marino, Paul Nyman, Michael Cashera, Jr., Norman Cowden, Marcia Confer, Curtis Henry, and Thomas Ungard.

 

The same Thomas Ungard who according to PennLive; “continued to fight his 2011 corruption conviction because he wanted his pension”; the article goes onto say in part “The investigation that led to the charges stemmed from Ungard using a forfeited pickup truck in June 2006 to take then police Chief John McKenna on a Canadian fishing trip.”

TalkWilliamsport.com provided Forrest K. Lehman, Lycoming County Director of Elections and Registration all of the exhibits in this story. Lehman responded by email Wednesday afternoon, “your report has been forwarded to the Office of the District Attorney for review.” 

The email went onto say, “It would be up to the District Attorney to determine if a violation of the PA Election Code has occurred. In the event of a nomination petition challenge, it would be the responsibility of a court of competent jurisdiction to rule on a candidate’s eligibility to seek an elected office.”

Lycoming County District Attorney Ryan Gardner confirmed receipt of the Marino report provided by Forrest K. Lehman, via email Wednesday afternoon with the following response; “Confirmed.”

On background, the County Code for Fifth Class Counties clearly enumerates a candidate for County District Attorney must be a resident of said county they are seeking office in for a year prior to the election.

AN ACT

Relating to counties of the first, second class A, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth classes; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto; relating to imposition of excise taxes by counties, including authorizing imposition of an excise tax on the rental of motor vehicles by counties of the first class; and providing for regional renaissance initiatives. (Title amended Oct. 24, 2018, P.L.931, No.154)

ARTICLE XIV DISTRICT ATTORNEY, ASSISTANTS AND DETECTIVES

(a)  District Attorney Section 1401.

District Attorney; Qualifications; Eligibility; Compensation.–(a)  The district attorney shall be a resident of the county, at least twenty-five years of age, and a citizen of the United States, shall have been admitted to practice as an attorney before the Supreme Court of this Commonwealth for at least one year prior to taking the oath of office and shall continually hold an active law license during the period when the individual is in office and shall have resided in the county for which the district attorney is elected or appointed for one year next preceding election or appointment. ((a) amended Nov. 17, 2021, P.L.440, No.88)

 

UPDATE: Within the filing of the Tom Marino Candidate Affidavit is the STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INTEREST – TOM MARINO SUPPLEMENT, submitted to the State Ethics Commission it states SECTION 10

Social Security, Federal Goverment Pension OPM, NEPA BC/BS Highmark Board of Directors and Paceomatic based in Duluth, Georgia.

From the Paceomatic website, “POM develops the best earning games that are both legal and defendable. We’re committed to building up the communities where we do business. Our games create a unique opportunity to boost business and draw in loyal customers.”

Tom Marino, bio from Paceomatic website; “Tom is the VP of Government Affairs/Public Relations & Counsel for Pace-O-Matic. Prior to this, he served as a US Congressman from the 10th and 12th Districts, US Attorney for the Department of Justice, and District Attorney in Lycoming County, PA.”

 

TOM MARINO CANDIDATE AFFIDAVIT 2-14-23

 

 

Messages seeking comment for this story were left for Lycoming County Republican Chairman Don Peters, Lycoming County Commissioners Scott Metzger and Rick Mirabito.

Lycoming County Commissioner Tony Mussare, messaged and said, “I have nothing to say to you.”

A call was made this evening seeking comment for this story, to the phone number listed on the Candidate Affidavit submitted to Lycoming County Voter Services and signed by District Attorney candidate Tom Marino.

At this writing, the call has gone unreturned.

The facts of this story which are not in dispute, clearly cast vast doubts on the ability of Tom Marino to seek elective office anywhere outside of Indian River County Florida where he clearly resides.

This is an exclusive and developing story on TalkWilliamsport.com.