Newly-elected magisterial district judges Kevin J. Flaherty, Amy M. Marcinkiewicz and Joseph J. Nash start to chat after the conclusion of the Butler County inauguration ceremonies at the Butler County Courthouse in Butler, Pa. on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.
After vowing to carry out their duties and uphold the U.S. and state Constitutions Monday, a newly elected Butler County Common Pleas Court judge, four new and reelected magisterial district judges and several reelected county officials began their new terms in office.
Common Pleas Judge Joe Kubit, who was elected last year, newly elected magisterial district judges Kevin J. Flaherty, Amy M. Marcinkiewicz and Joseph J. Nash, reelected Magisterial District Judge William T. Fullerton, Clerk of Court Lisa Weiland Lotz, Sheriff Michael T. Slupe, Coroner William F. Young III and Controller Benjamin A. Holland were sworn into office during the county's inauguration ceremonies.
U.S. District Judge Marilyn J. Horan, a former county judge, administered the oath of office to Kubit.
“It's good to be home,” Horan said, before swearing in Kubit, who was elected to a 10-year term and has been assigned to serve in the family court division.
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Newly-elected magisterial district judge Kevin J. Flaherty hugs a colleague after the Butler County inauguration ceremonies at the Butler County Courthouse in Butler, Pa. on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 1/3/22
Reelected magisterial district judge William T. Fullerton receives a handshake from Common Pleas Court Judge Joseph E. Kubit during the Butler County inauguration ceremonies at the Butler County Courthouse in Butler, Pa. on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 1/3/22
Controller Benjamin A. Holland walks back to his seat with his sons Jackson, 4, and Sam, 2, after taking the oath of office during the Butler County inauguration ceremonies at the Butler County Courthouse in Butler, Pa. on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 1/3/22
Newly-elected magisterial district judge Joseph J. Nash and his wife Megan Nash get ready to pose for a picture with their children Graham, 12, Eli, 11, Madison, 9, and Luke, 14, after the Butler County inauguration ceremonies at the Butler County Courthouse in Butler, Pa. on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle 1/3/22
