Local Government
New Brighton, Pennsylvania is an incorporated Borough currently operating under the "weak mayor" form of Borough government. The Borough of New Brighton is divided into 5 wards with each ward having 2 elected council members. The mayor and tax collector are elected at large. Each council member is elected to 4 year overlapping terms. The mayor and tax collector also serve 4-year terms. Many other officials are appointed by Borough Council. The powers of Council are broad and extensive, covering virtually the whole range of urban municipal functions.
The Borough of New Brighton is a proud participant in the Beaver County Regional Council of Governments (BCRCOG). The BCRCOG is a local government membership organization designed to foster cooperative efforts to resolve intermunicipal problems and issues, create opportunities for cost- effective shared services among municipalities, and otherwise formulate plans and strategies that are common and beneficial for all and regional in scope.
Mayor
Valerie McElvy (D)
Term Expires 2025
Council President
Robert Hartwick (D - Third Ward)
Term Expires 2025
Council Vice President
John C. Ramer (D - First Ward)
Term Expires 2025
Council Members
Appointed Officials
Julie Martin (D - Fifth Ward)
Term Expires 2025
Vacant Seat (First Ward)
Term Expires 2027
Carrie Lofaso (D - Fifth Ward)
Term Expires 2027
William Rizer (D - Second Ward)
Term Expires 2025
Richard Sheffield (D - Third Ward)
Term Expires 2027
Jay Glover (D - Fourth Ward)
Term Expires 2027
Donald Mittner (D - Fourth Ward)
Term Expires 2025
Robert Lizzi (D - Second Ward)
Term Expires 2027
Solicitor:
Kenneth G. Fawcett
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Borough Manager:
Thomas J. Albanese
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Assistant Borough Manager:
Nicole Oliver
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Borough Engineer:
Widmer Engineering, Inc.
Council members and staff can be reached by contacting the Borough Offices at (724) 846-1870 or by mail at 610 Third Avenue, New Brighton, PA 15066.
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Borough Council meets the third Thursday of each month in Council Chambers at the New Brighton Borough Municipal Building. All meetings are open to the public and public participation is encouraged and welcome. Council sets time aside at the beginning of each meeting to receive input from the public and engage constituents on ongoing issues and concerns.
The Borough is an Equal Employment Employer and does not discriminate against any person in recruitment, selection for employment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, benefits, and conditions of work. or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, sex, national origin or other non-job related factors. In addition, the Borough does not discriminate because of age or physical disability unless specific age limits or physical abilities constitute genuine job requirements.
To administer employment and advancement opportunities to all persons, New Brighton Borough’s employment decisions are based on each individual’s performance, qualifications and abilities. New Brighton Borough does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Borough will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with known disabilities.
New Brighton Borough’s adopted Equal Employment Opportunity policy covers all employment practices, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.