In the article “Westmoreland DA crash racks up nearly $33,000 in SUV repairs” (Feb. 16, TribLIVE), it was reported that Nicole Ziccarelli “has voluntarily paid for the $2,500 deductible out her own pocket so the cost does not fall onto the taxpayer.” Well, how generous you are. What about the remaining repair bill? Oh, that’s right, it’s coming out of an insurance policy through the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania. Well, who do you think is paying the premiums for this policy? Yeah, you and me — the taxpayers.
Ms. Ziccarelli, you wrecked the car on your own time; you pay the total repair. Oh, and fill in the usage logs as required!
Jim Dougherty
Delmont