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York’s top prosecutor is moving to oust Councilman Ryan Supler just months after he took office, citing a 2012 felony conviction for fleeing and eluding — a crime deemed “infamous” under Pennsylvania law that bars felons from public office. This isn’t the first time York has faced such a challenge; a similar case against former Mayor Michael Helfrich in 2011 was blocked by a judge, but a later Supreme Court ruling now makes the law crystal clear: any felony conviction automatically disqualifies someone from holding office. The DA’s office received a tip in April and filed formal petition in July, saying they don’t proactively seek these cases but act when tipped off. Supler, who’s declined to comment beyond saying he’s consulting his lawyer, says he’ll continue serving while the legal battle plays out.

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