City Council

Lancaster City Council Vacancy

Update 11/16/22 – Applicants and interview questions have been posted to the Frequently Asked Questions page.

Lancaster City Council is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on Council. The vacancy comes from the resignation of a Council member. An individual appointed to the vacant position will serve until the first meeting of City Council in January 2024.

Announcement Vacancy Frequently Asked Questions

What We Do

City Council focuses on the long-range vision for the community, establishing policies that affect the overall operation of the city.

How to Make Public Comment

Public comment is intended to be an opportunity for the public to address Council and should not be
expected to be a discussion or debate. Click here to read Council Resolution No. 30-2015 regarding public comment during regular Council meetings. General public comment is not taken during Council’s monthly committee or work session meetings.

There are three opportunities to make public comment during a regular City Council meeting:

1. During Agenda Item VI. This public comment period is reserved for citizens who have contacted the City Clerk prior to the meeting to request the opportunity to address City Council about an issue NOT on the agenda. Duration of comments limited to three minutes. Complete the form at www.cityoflancasterpa.com/public-comment to arrange to make public comment. All requests for public comment under Agenda Item VI must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

2. During Agenda Item X. This Public Comment period is open for those who did not contact the City Clerk in advance and would like to comment on an issue NOT on the agenda. Duration of comments is limited to three minutes.

3. You may comment on a specific agenda item when prompted to do so by the Council President. Duration of comment is limited to three minutes.

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities

All locations are accessible to persons with physical disabilities. Any person with a disability who will require an accommodation of some type while attending any of these public meetings should notify the City’s ADA/Section 504 Compliance Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance of each meeting so that the appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

ANY ADDITIONAL RESCHEDULED OR SPECIAL MEETINGS OF CITY COUNCIL WILL BE ADVERTISED ACCORDINGLY.

Meeting Schedule

Meetings are generally held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, with the exception of some holidays, in Council Chambers, City Hall Annex, (Marion Street entrance) 120 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA at 6:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. See calendar below for meeting dates.

Committee Meeting Schedule

Meetings are generally held on the first Monday of each month, with the exception of some holidays, in the Commission Room, City Hall Annex, (Marion Street entrance) 120 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA at 6 p.m., unless otherwise noted. See calendar below for meeting dates.

Upcoming Events

Dec

2022

City Council Committee Meeting

6:00 pm