Council Committees of Borough Council

Finance

To ensure fiscal responsibility and stewardship of tax dollars through budget management and increasing alternative revenue streams. To ensure the appropriate staffing and management of borough employees.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month – 5:00 p.m.
NOTE: Meeting times may change. For updated information check the Borough calendar.

Current committee members:

Tangela James, Chair
Sinoe Naji-Taylor
Jayne Young

Public Safety 

To develop and implement strategies to monitor police protection and health and safety activities for our residents.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month – 7:00 p.m.
NOTE: Meeting times may change. For updated information check the Borough calendar.

Current committee members:

Sinoe Naji-Taylor, Chair
Benjamin Hover
William Griffin

Economic Development

To implement strategies that lead to the economic growth of Lansdowne making it a destination for residents and tourists. To monitor the efforts of our codes department, which helps to increase property values within the borough.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month – 6:00 p.m.
NOTE: Meeting times may change. For updated information check the Borough calendar.

Current committee members:

Benjamin Hover, Chair
Robert Curry
Sinoe Naji-Taylor

Environment

To develop and implement environmental systems, services, goals and measures, including waste, energy, green spaces and trees.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month – 6:00 p.m.
NOTE: Meeting times may change. For updated information check the Borough calendar.

Current committee members:

Carol Marsolf, Chair
William Griffin
Jayne Young

Community Relations

To develop and implement programs that leverage and maximize borough resources. Develop strategies that highlight and positively position what Lansdowne has to offer.

Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month – 6:30 p.m.
NOTE: Meeting times may change. For updated information check the Borough calendar.  

Current committee members:

William Griffin, Chair
Tangela James
Robert Curry

Infrastructure

To develop and execute sewer and road maintenance priorities, utilizing in-house personnel for public works projects to realize cost savings and to make recommendations for improvement in municipal services.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month – 7:00 p.m.
NOTE: Meeting times may change. For updated information check the Borough calendar.

Current committee members:

Jayne Young, Chair
Sinoe Naji-Taylor
Carol Martsolf

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month - 6:00 p.m.
NOTE: Meeting times may change. For updated information check the Borough calendar.

Current committee members:

Robert Curry, Chair
Tangela James
Carol Martsolf