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Councilman Admits to DUI, Forgery; Resigns

TAYLOR — A borough councilman agreed to resign, right after entering surprise pleas in Lackawanna County court. Taylor councilman Eugene Gallagher pleaded...

TAYLOR -- A borough councilman agreed to resign, right after entering surprise pleas in Lackawanna County court.

Taylor councilman Eugene Gallagher pleaded guilty Thursday to DUI and forgery.

Gallagher also pleaded guilty to a state election code violation for allegedly asking people to falsely fill out absentee ballots.

Because of that admission, he can never hold elected office again.

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