Borough Council
East Petersburg Borough Council is a legislative body of 7, elected by citizens of the borough to four-year staggered terms. Council is responsible for establishing policies, enacting by ordinance or resolution necessary laws and regulations to implement approved policies, providing for annual budgets and appropriations of funds for lawful expenditures, and appointing members to boards and commissions established by the Council.
Council meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., at the Community Center located at 6051 Pine Street, across from the firehouse. All East Petersburg residents and business owners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Borough Council Members
| Council Member | Title | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Debra Miller | Council President | 1/1/28 |
| John Herr | Council Vice-President | 1/1/28 |
| Adam Gochnauer | Pro Tem | 1/1/28 |
| Brendan Garrett | Council Person | 1/1/30 |
| Evan Hunter | Council Person | 1/1/30 |
| David Tirado | Council Person | 1/1/28 |
| Sandra Valdez | Council Person | 1/1/30 |
Planning Commission
To view recent copies of approved Council Minutes, go to the Meetings and Minutes section of this website. For previous years contact the Borough office.
Planning Commission Members
| Rory Buckwalter |
| David Keener |
| John Kerchner |
| Randy Rannels |
| John Wolf |
The Council appoints seven members to the Planning Commission, who each serve a four-year term. The Commission is charged with the responsibility of reviewing all subdivision and land development plans that are proposed in the Borough, and making recommendations relating to land use. The Commission is also directly responsible for review and development of the Borough’s Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Commission meets at the Community Center (6051 Pine St.) on the 3rd Thursday of every month (as needed), at 7:00 p.m. Dates subject to change.
Lancaster County Planning Commission has requested that we share a link to their “Envision Smart Growth Toolbox” https://lancastercountyplanning.org/
To view recent copies of the Planning Commission minutes go to the Meetings and Minutes section of this website. To view any other years contact the Borough office.
Voting Information
Polling Places
Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8 :00 p.m.
- Residents North of State Street, East of Main St.
Residents North of State Street, East of Main St. vote at the Community Center 6051 Pine Street. Click the title to view the PDF.
- Residents South of State Street , East of Main St.
Residents South of State Street , East of Main St., vote at Trinity United Church 2340 State Street. Click to view the PDF.
- Residents West of Main Street
Residents West of Main Street vote at Real Life Church of God 6020 Lemon Street (corner of Lemon and State). Click the title to view the PDF.
*Voter registration forms are available at the borough office.
