In return, he said, the companies should be required to sign contracts guaranteeing they will stay in Westmoreland County for a specific period of time. The commissioners' race is not Wajdic's first attempt at elected office. He ran unsuccessfully in 1985 and again in 1987, both times as a Republican, for Unity Township supervisor. Shortly after that campaign, Wajdic became ill. While recovering from the heart attack, Wajdic developed a blood infection and spent five months in intensive care at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Health is still a concern for the candidate.
Wajdic said he has lost about 100 pounds since November. This is how determined I am to win this office.