Chris Belles for Luzerne County Council

06/11/2026

I always read the emails that come to my council inbox, and I encourage you to email us when you want to. It’s a great way to communicate with us. Sometimes these kinds of messages come in, and it makes me sad. Mental health needs to be a bigger priority in our society. Check on your friends and family today. Reach out a helping hand. Be there for each other. That’s how we overcome hate.

06/10/2026

Luzerne County Council passed the non-discrimination ordinance tonight. I’m so proud to have supported this ordinance. I’m so proud to be a Democrat who gets s**t done for the people of Luzerne County. It’s a new day in Luzerne County!

06/04/2026

05/31/2026

Celebrating Plymouth’s 160th! Celebrating Duryea’s 125th! Celebrating Luzerne County’s 240th! Celebrating USA’s 250th!

05/26/2026

I’m so proud of what Luzerne County council has done since I’ve been sworn in. We scored a big win for transparency. We’re going to score a big win for limiting spending. One of the things I’d most like to win this year is this:

We support people who are different than we are. We love people who are different than we are. We think people who are different than we are are cool and worthy of protection. That’s why I will vote for the anti discrimination ordinance. Hate is ugly. Love is beautiful. Keep Luzerne County Beautiful.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and freedoms. It was wonderful to see our community come together today, and I had a great time participating in the parade alongside so many proud Americans. As we enjoy this holiday with family and friends, may we always remember and give thanks to those who gave everything for our nation.

03/16/2026

St. Patrick’s Parade Day Shenanigans in Wilkes-Barre! Thanks to Mayor George Brown and congratulations to Grand Marshall Bill Murtha. It was so great to see so many friends in the crowd and it was an honor to walk (and have a Guinness) beside such honorable public servants. Sláinte!

01/28/2026

To say I’m disappointed in tonight’s vote by the 8-3 Democratic majority of Luzerne County Council is an understatement. I will continue to push for an election worker protection ordinance, because it’s the right thing to do. I encourage constituents who want this ordinance to pass to continue having that conversation directly with council members.

Let them know they won’t have your vote if they don’t have your confidence.

Thank you to all who provided public comment and support. Thank you to Councilwoman Joanna Smith for being the only other yes vote - and a staunch one at that!