·     The local government of Strasburg Borough is made up of a seven-member Borough  Council that meets on the second and fifth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 P.M.  Each Council member is elected to a four-year term.  The elections are held in the odd years with the members taking their position in the even years, replacing three or four members at two-year increments.   

·     The Mayor is elected in the year that three Council members are elected, and also serves a four-year term.  The Pennsylvania Borough Code, which regulates Boroughs in the state of Pennsylvania, states that the Mayor is responsible for public safety. 

·     The Borough Manager, appointed by the Borough Council, runs the day-to-day business of the Borough.

·     The Public Works Department is responsible for roadways and the operation of the public water and sewer system.

·     The Police Department maintains 24-hour per day, 7 days a week coverage to the Borough of Strasburg, and answers to the Mayor and Council.

 ·     Strasburg Borough is located in the 100th Legislative District and divided into 2 voting wards:

               1st Ward:  Votes at the First Presbyterian Church, 101 South Decatur Street

               3rd Ward:  Votes at the new Strasburg Fire Department, 203 Franklin Street

        If you have a question on which ward you are in, please contact the Borough Office

        at 687-7732 or it is listed on your voter registration card.  A map of the voting

        districts can be accessed by clicking here.