Bankrupt Chester needs changes now, before defeated mayor leaves office, state argues
It was not known when the justices might render a decision. Mayor Kirkland's term expires in January, and he says it will be a busy period.
Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland (left) and Councilmember Stafan Roots (right), rivals in the Chester Democratic mayoralty primary, are in accord at a council meeting last month honoring a group of Chester young people.Read moreAnthony R. Wood/Staff photo
