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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. Please call 412-734-4714 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
MAYORChaz Hollis Bolte
BOROUGH COUNCIL PRESIDENTMichael V. Mary, Jr.
BOROUGH COUNCIL MEMBERS Abigail Donovan, Vice President Jessica Boyd Paul F. Getz Lucas Leighty John Tadler Kevin Yurkovich
BOROUGH SOLICITORRobert L. McTiernan Esq. Tucker Arensberg BOROUGH ENGINEER Dennis J. Flynn, P.E. The Gateway Engineers BUILDING INSPECTION/CODE ENFORCEMENT Harshman Group
BOROUGH SECRETARYCathy Jones 412-761-1161 ext. 10 emsworthborough@comcast.net
BOROUGH TREASURERRebecca McNeil TAX COLLECTORLaura West Tax Office Hours: Tuesday, 9:30 - 2:30 p.m. or by appointment 412-734-4714 emsworthtaxes@comcast.net
SEWAGE FEE ADMINISTRATORPA Municipal Service Co. 336 Delaware Ave. Oakmont , PA 15139 412-828-0101 https://pamunicipalservice.com/ PLANNING COMMISSION Daniel Lenz, Chair David J. Lang Walter Kenderski Andrew Potoski William A. Rumpf ZONING HEARING BOARD R. Brad Collins, Chair Brian Schmigel Ed Young ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Borough Property: Community Events: Finance/Personnel: Infrastructure: Personnel: Public Safety: Public Works: Zoning: Quaker Valley Council of Governments (QVCOG) (Map) Allegheny County Boroughs Association (ACBA) Pennsylvania State Boroughs Association (PSAB) Allegheny North Tax Collection Committee (ANTCC) Position Open Council President is member ex-officio of all committees
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Address
171 Center Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15202 412-761-1161 (Phone) 412-761-8287 (Fax)
Accessibility
Contact
emsworthborough@comcast.net
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Updated: February 4, 2026
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