Lewisburg Borough Council Ward 2
Description of office: There are 6 to 8 council members in each borough with half elected every 2 years. Borough Council members meet once monthly and are responsible for enacting, revising, repealing, and amending ordinances and resolutions that govern and are beneficial to the borough, but are not inconsistent with the laws of the Commonwealth. The Council appoints other borough officers such as secretary, treasurer, solicitor, manager, etc., but no council member can also be a borough employee. The Borough Council has the power to make, authorize, and ratify expenditures for lawful purposes from available funds or from funds borrowed within legal limits. Additionally, each member serves on at least one committee such as planning, police, public works, or finance.Term: 4 yearsSalary: $1,200 per year Vote for ONE.
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Erin Karahuta
(Dem)
Why are you seeking this office?
What are the most important services that your borough/township provides, and what should be improved?
Education
University of Pittsburgh: Psychology, BS, German, BA; Lehigh University: Psychology, PhD
Occupation
Research Administration
Qualifications
7 years’ experience applying and interpreting federal and state regulations; DIG Furniture Bank Development Committee; Lewisburg Neighborhood’s Green Team
I seek this office because I love living in Lewisburg Borough, and I want the borough to be a place where residents and businesses can flourish. I have experience developing and implementing policy within an organization of over 9,000 people, and I know the importance of listening to stakeholders and considering both the positive and negative impacts a policy can have on a community. As a councilperson, I would hear the concerns of borough residents and business owners, and I would implement policy to improve their day-to-day lives.
Lewisburg Borough has mitigated flood risk, and efforts are underway to increase the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. This supports the well-being of residents and the economic health of the borough, and there is more work to be done. I would enhance the economic development of Lewisburg by supporting local entrepreneurs, collaborating with community partners, and investing in local infrastructure.
I would also invest in our borough’s outdoor spaces, which would attract new visitors and invite current residents to engage with their community. As a member of Lewisburg Neighborhood’s Green Team, I have seen the impact a few people can have on creating inclusive, sustainable outdoor spaces the entire community can enjoy.
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