🏛️In Pennsylvania, borough council vacancies are filled by appointment. The Borough of Steelton seats 7 council members. Natashia Ross resigned her council seat on August 20, 2026, to accept the position as Mayor. There is now a vacancy.
*THE BOROUGH OF STEELTON IS SEEKING A NEW COUNCIL PERSON*
If an elected official resigns or vacates their seat, the Borough Council has 30 days to appoint a qualified, registered voter to fill the remainder of the term.
To be considered for a borough council vacancy in Pennsylvania, you generally must meet these criteria:
✔️Resident: Live in the borough for at least one year prior to your appointment.
✔️Voter: Be a registered voter in the borough.
✔️Age: Be at least 18 years old.
A Pennsylvania borough council is the primary elected legislative body responsible for the management, control, and governance of a borough.
Under the Pennsylvania Borough Code, the council holds the legislative, executive, and administrative powers to enact local laws, adopt budgets, levy taxes, and oversee essential community services.
*Key Responsibilities are:
♦️Laws and Ordinances: Council members create, revise, and enforce local rules that protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents (e.g., zoning, traffic laws, and noise controls).
♦️Budget and Finance: Council determines how municipal funds are spent, sets the annual budget, and levies local taxes (such as real estate or earned income taxes) to pay for services.
♦️Public Services: Council oversees public works, trash collection, parks, and other community services.
♦️Hiring Personnel: Council is responsible for hiring professional borough staff, including the Borough Manager, police officers, and the Borough Solicitor, as well as set compensation.
To apply, send a letter of interest to Myneca Ojo, Borough Manager at
mojo@steeltonpa.com, in person or by mail to Steelton Borough att: Borough Manager. 123 N. Front Street. Steelton, PA. 17113.
The deadline to receive letters of interest is by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026.
