Government

Emsworth Borough is a form of Government under the laws of Pennsylvania. It is responsible for creating local laws, managing borough finances, providing for public safety, maintaining parks, roads and other public infrastructure, and performing other governmental functions. The Mayor is elected to a four-year term and oversees Public Safety. The Mayor is not a member of Council, and does not vote on Council actions, with the exception of casting a tie-breaker when needed. COUNCILThe Emsworth Borough Council is a seven-member board, members of whom are elected to four-year terms. The Council is vested with the legislative and executive powers of the Borough, and is responsible for the annual budget, policy-setting, and making appointments to various boards and committees. BOROUGH SECRETARYThe Borough Secretary is appointed by Emsworth Council and provides support services to Emsworth Borough Council through day-to-day business of the Borough. The Office of the Borough Secretary is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the office is located on the first floor of the Borough Hall at 171 Center Ave. BOROUGH TREASURERThe Borough Treasurer is appointed by Emsworth Council and is responsible for the receipt, care, and disbursement of the Borough's public funds. REAL ESTATE TAX COLLECTORThe Emsworth Borough Real Estate Tax Collector is elected by the residents of the Borough to a four-year term, and is responsible for the collection of Emsworth Borough and Avonworth School District real estate taxes. The Real Estate Tax Office is located on the first floor of the Borough Hall at 171 Center Ave and is open on Wednesdays, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM or by appointment. SEWAGE FEE ADMINISTRATORThe Sewage Fee Administrator is appointed by Emsworth Borough Council and is responsible for the collection of sewage payments paid to Emsworth Borough.(PA Municipal Service Co.) FEDERAL & STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALSAllegheny County Council Jack Betkowski 4363 Grant St.Pittsburgh, PA 15219412-350-6490
BOROUGH MEETINGSBorough Meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the second Wednesday of each month. Residents are welcome to offer public comment, and all are welcome to attend.
CURRENT PUBLIC OFFICIALS (2024)
MAYORJessica Boyd
BOROUGH COUNCIL PRESIDENTKevin Yurkovich
BOROUGH COUNCIL MEMBERSMichael V. Mary, Vice President Abigail Donovan, President Pro Tempore Kathleen Dine Paul Getz Daniel Lenz Kevin Wisniewski
BOROUGH SOLICITORRobert L. McTiernan Esq. Tucker Arensberg BOROUGH ENGINEER Dennis J. Flynn, P.E. The Gateway Engineers
BOROUGH SECRETARYCathy Jones
BOROUGH TREASURERRebecca McNeil TAX COLLECTORLaura West
SEWAGE FEE ADMINISTRATORPA Municipal Service Co. 336 Delaware Ave. Oakmont , PA 15139 412-828-0101 https://pamunicipalservice.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Borough Property: Abigail Donovan, Mike Mary Community Events: Abigail Donovan, Kevin Wisniewski Finance/Personnel: Michael Mary, Kathleen Dine Infrastructure: Paul Getz, Kevin Wisniewski Personnel: Kevin Wisniewski, Michael Mary Public Safety: Kevin Yurkovich, Jessica Boyd, Joe Koehler Public Works: Michael Mary, Abigail Donovan Zoning: Abigail Donovan, Michael Mary Zoning Hearing Board, R. Brad Collins, Chair Quaker Valley Council of Governments (QVCOG) (Map) Delegate: Abigail Donovan, Alternate: Alexander Nalevanko Allegheny County Boroughs Association (ACBA) Delegate: Alexander Nalevanko Pennsylvania State Boroughs Association (PSAB) Delegate: Abigail Donovan, Alternate: Mike Mary Allegheny North Tax Collection Committee (ANTCC) Delegate: Alexander Nalevanko Council President is member ex-officio of all committees