Understanding Local Elections
When electing local supervisors and council members, you are choosing candidates who will decide on local taxes, public safety, and other community matters.
Pennsylvania municipalities have a significant degree of autonomy, with 2,560 local entities, including 56 cities, 955 boroughs, and 1,454 second-class townships, each having a governing board that exercises authority granted by the state constitution.
These boards, which can have between three and seven members, have a tangible and long-lasting impact on the quality of life in your community.
- City councils
- Township boards of supervisors
This guide aims to explain the powers and responsibilities of these local government positions and provide ways to evaluate candidates before the November polls.
They are rarely overridden by higher levels of government or outside agencies.
Author's summary: Know your local government structure.
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