About the City Council

Harrisburg’s City Council is the Legislative Branch of City Government. THe City Council consists of seven members who are elected-at-large. The City Council President is elected by the Council members and presides over the Council meetings. In the event of illness or absence, the President appoints an Acting President to preside over the meetings.

City Council considers and evaluates legislative concerns through a study committee structure consisting of committees on Administration, Budget and Finance, Building and Housing, Community and Economic Development, Children and Youth, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety and Public Works. City Council also confirms all Department Directors and certain other Mayoral appointees.

City Council is also required under state law to pass an annual budget by December 31 of each fiscal year.                                                                  

Contacting City Council

Mail

The Honorable Council Member Name
Office of City Clerk
City of Harrisburg
City Government Center
10 North Second Street, Suite 1 Lower Level
Harrisburg, PA 17101                                               

Phone

717.255.3060