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Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Wanda Williams appears to win Harrisburg Mayor primary
(WHTM) – With 100% of the precincts reporting, incumbent Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams is leading the crowded Democratic primary. Williams holds a slim lead over Harrisburg City Treasurer Dan Miller late Tuesday night. As the 39th Mayor of Harrisburg, Williams has overseen a city impacted by gun violence, chaos at city events, and the 2023 fire that destroyed the Broad Street Market's brick building. A lifelong Harrisburg resident, Williams worked for the Commonwealth before being elected to the Harrisburg School Board and Harrisburg City Council. Williams served as City Council President for 12 years and won the 2021 Democratic mayoral primary by 46 votes. In 2023, Williams declared that the city was debt-free and, in her October 2024 State of the City, announced she planned to remove Harrisburg from Act 47, a designation for cities under financial distress. Williams has also promoted new, affordable housing and ongoing development in Allison Hill and Hall Manor. During the abc27 mayoral debate Williams had pledged that, if she lost the May primary, she would run in the November general election, likely as a write-in. Prior to entering public office, Miller was the founder of a public accounting firm and a financial analyst. A Central Dauphin High School graduate, Miller earned degrees from Harrisburg Area Community College, Elizabethtown College, and Penn State University. Miller has also served as a board member of the WITF Community Advisory Board, the founder of the Central PA Pride Festival, and is currently Treasurer for the Community Check-Up Center. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Who is running for Harrisburg Mayor?
(WHTM) — Five Democrats are running in the May 20 primary to serve as Harrisburg's Mayor. The slate of candidates includes three current city officials and two community activists. There is no candidate running in the Republican primary, meaning the winner of this race will likely be sworn in as Harrisburg's Mayor in January 2026. Here's a look at the candidates running in the May primary. Dan Miller currently serves as Harrisburg's City Treasurer and was previously both a member of Harrisburg City Council and the city's Controller. Before entering public office, Miller was the founder of a public accounting firm and a financial analyst. A Central Dauphin High School graduate, Miller earned degrees from Harrisburg Area Community College, Elizabethtown College, and Penn State University. Miller has also served as a board member of the WITF Community Advisory Board, the founder of the Central PA Pride Festival, and is currently Treasurer for the Community Check-Up Center. Miller has said he'll work to restore the Broad Street Market's brick building, fight for civil rights, address the city's homelessness issue, and improve safety in the city. Wanda Williams is running for re-election as Harrisburg's Mayor. Williams, a lifelong Harrisburg resident, worked for the Commonwealth before being elected to the Harrisburg School Board and Harrisburg City Council. Williams served as City Council President for 12 years and won the 2021 Democratic mayoral primary by 46 votes. As the 39th Mayor of Harrisburg, Williams has overseen a city impacted by gun violence, chaos at city events, and the 2023 fire that destroyed the Broad Street Market's brick building. In 2023, Williams declared that the city was debt-free and, in her October 2024 State of the City, announced she planned to remove Harrisburg from Act 47, a designation for cities under financial distress. Williams has also promoted new, affordable housing and ongoing development in Allison Hill and Hall Manor. Lamont Jones is a Harrisburg City Councilman and entrepreneur. Jones founded Jones Resources, LLC, a consulting firm that provides job readiness training and promotes entrepreneurship. Jones was elected to the Harrisburg City Council in 2023 despite a legal effort to remove him from the ballot for previous drug convictions. Jones has since been pardoned and was sworn in last year. Jones has also served on the Dauphin County Prison Community Advisory Committee. If elected Mayor, Jones says he will bring 'proven experience' with the goal of creating a safe city, pushing for economic development, and providing a 'voice for everyone.' Tone Cook is a community activist who announced his candidacy for mayor in February. Cooks is a gun violence prevention advocate and lifelong Harrisburg resident. He founded Michael's Memory/PUSH Harrisburg, a nonprofit in honor of his brother, who died from gun violence. Cook has also shared his story of serving time in juvenile detention, county prisons, and federal penitentiaries before he 'turned his life around.' If elected, Cook says he will focus on enhancing public safety, economic revitalization, youth empowerment, and transparent government. 'Tone is dedicated to leading with hope and courage, believing that Harrisburg, like him, can overcome its challenges and build a vibrant, just future for all,' says his campaign website. Lewis Butts is a lifelong Harrisburg resident, former state employee, and community activist who is running for Harrisburg Mayor for the fourth time. Butts dropped out of the 2021 primary and received 125 votes in the 2017 campaign. In 2013 Butts received 64 votes in the primary. On PCNTV Butts said the city needs a balance, a plan, and a theme that people can 'synchronize' to, as well as consistent revenue. He says his plan focuses on infrastructure and finding revenue that's not focused on taxing residents. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The deadline for Pennsylvania residents to register to vote is May 5, and the deadline to request a mail ballot is May 13. All mail ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day when the polls close. Pennsylvania's primary is a closed primary, meaning only Democrats can vote in this race. Download the abc27 News+ app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
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Harrisburg City Council proposes $250,000 for Governor Square apartment renovations
(WHTM) — The Harrisburg City Council is proposing $250,000 to help the city's Governor Square apartments get back up to code. Officials say residents at the 221-unit complex are dealing with unsafe living conditions—broken windows, handrails, and, in some cases, no water or electricity. Part of the money would be used to appoint a receiver to manage the property. 'We had a presentation by solicitor Grover Hooks who explained why this was the first step in a long process, but it would allow for work to begin to be done for residents living in this property,' said Ausha Green, the committee's Chair of Budget and Finance. Council members say the money to fix the units comes from American Rescue Plan Act not clear yet who the receiver will be, but members are suggesting Midtown Property Management. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
