Women’s Initiative

Anna Hosack Co-Authors Legal Intelligencer Article

With election season just around the corner, Pennsylvania municipalities often face the issue of municipal vacancies.  While some municipalities have highly contested elections, others, particularly small boroughs, may struggle to find individuals even willing to serve.  Municipalities often have questions regarding the rules for these openings, which follow rules from multiple statutes and codes.  To add to the confusion, the rules for filling vacancies differ greatly depending on the type of municipality and the exact timing of when the vacancy occurs.  This article provides a broad overview of how vacancies occur, how they are filled, and for how long the new official will serve. To read the full article, click here.