Anyone interested in serving the vacated council seat should submit their intent to council president Eric Kauffman at ekauffman@columbiapa.net or by dropping it off at the borough office. Letters of intent will be received until the start of the November 24,, 2026 regular council meeting at 7:00 p.m. During the regular council meeting we will have a Q&A session and possible vote for an individual. If votes are at a deadlock, a vote will again be held at the December 1, 2026 workshop meeting.
– Must be a registered elector of the borough. 18 years or older.
– Must reside in the borough.
– Must have resided continuously in the borough for at least one year immediately prior to the election (affidavit required before being sworn in).
– Must maintain residency in the borough while serving.
– Incompatible offices: A school director or charter school trustee cannot serve; no person may hold more than one elective borough office at the same time.
If a vote can not be reached by the December 1, 2026 meeting, a vote including the vacancy board will be held December 8, 2026 at the regular council meeting.
This term will expire Monday, January 2, 2028 at the start of the reorganization meeting.
