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Harrisburg City Mayor

4 Year TermThe Mayor is the chief elected official of a city, town, township, or other local government. As the chief executive officer of a municipality, the Mayor directs the administrative structure and appoints and removes department heads. While the Council has legislative power, the Mayor has veto power. The Council does not oversee daily operations.The Mayor is generally considered the highest-ranking political leader of a municipality.

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    Lewis L. Butts, Jr.
    (Dem)

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    Tone Cook, Jr.
    (Dem)

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    Lamont Jones
    (Dem)

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    Dan Miller
    (Dem)

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    Wanda R. D. Williams
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

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Occupation Lobbyist
Education Some college
Crime gun violence homelessness and food disparities
By incorporating other businesses and organizations for partnerships to Foster bonds that I will enable me to provide for the community at Large
Not only have I ran for mayor more than one time I've said hand in hand with the administration and currently as I added to the continuous success of the city
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Occupation Founder, Certified Public Accountant/Financial Consultant, Miller Dixon Drake PC (Retired)
Education MBA, Penn State University; BS, Elizabethtown College
In order to thrive, Harrisburg must have safe streets, strong schools, stable finances and business opportunities. All of these are important. We must eliminate guns and drugs in the city and make Harrisburg a safer place.

It is also crucial that downtown Harrisburg be rejuvenated as a hub for the entire Central PA region. Restoring the Broad Street Market will be at the top of my agenda.

Residents often rightfully complain about quality-of-life issues. Addressing these issues makes a neighborhood more vibrant and a much better place to live, while also reducing crime. Prompt response to quality-of-life issues allows residents to maintain their faith in government and view their community as safe.
As a financial professional and founder of a successful accounting firm, I bring the experience and strong leadership Harrisburg needs. Every city decision depends on stable finances—and I will ensure transparency, accountability, and smart budgeting from day one.

My top priorities include installing a city-wide surveillance camera system to fight crime, restoring the historic Broad Street Market to revitalize downtown, and planting 1,000 trees to beautify neighborhoods and improve air quality.

I’ve been calling for the collection of millions in unpaid trash fees since 2018—yet city leadership has failed to act. I will. Harrisburg is suffering from a leadership vacuum. I’m prepared to fill it with real action, not rhetoric.

I have a proven history of getting things done and a bold vision for Harrisburg’s future. I will bring fiscal responsibility, public safety, and environmental renewal to our capital city.

Learn more at www.FriendsofDanMiller.com/dans-plans.
With over 20 years in Harrisburg city government—including Treasurer, Controller, and City Council Vice President—I bring unmatched experience and proven leadership.

As a longtime Harrisburg resident and CPA who built a successful downtown accounting firm, I understand what Harrisburg needs to thrive. I will install a citywide surveillance camera system to reduce crime and make our streets safer—because public safety is the foundation of economic growth. I’m committed to restoring the Broad Street Market, revitalizing downtown, planting 1,000 trees, and collecting $13.4 million in unpaid trash fees.

My dedication to civil rights and community engagement has been recognized through decades of advocacy, initiatives, and volunteer work. I’ve modernized city systems and brought transparency to government. I’m ready to lead with results, not rhetoric.

Learn more at www.FriendsofDanMiller.com.
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