Borough Council & Mayor

Meetings

  • 7 p.m.
  • 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
  • State College Municipal Building
    243 S Allen Street
    Room 304
    State College, PA 16801
  • See Meeting Calendar for schedule modifications

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Council Agendas and Minutes

Members

  • Ezra Nanes, Mayor
  • Evan Myers, Council President
  • Gopal Balachandran, Council Member
  • John Hayes, Council Member
  • Matt Herndon, Council Member
  • Kevin Kassab, Council Member
  • Nalini Krishnankutty, Council Member
  • Josh Portney, Council Member

About Borough Council

Under the Home Rule Charter, there is a seven-member Council, elected at large, for four-year, overlapping terms. Council sets policy and has ultimate responsibility for the municipal government. Members of Council work on a part-time basis, without compensation. Members of Council receive regular training and are actively involved in multiple professional organizations.

Contacting Council

To contact an individual member of Council, refer to the links in the "Members" section of this page. If you would like to contact more than three members of Council, please call 814-234-7110 or contact us via email. Messages sent to the general email address will be forwarded to the Mayor and all members of Council.

Council Office Hours

Council member Nalini Krishnankutty holds open office hours to meet with community on the first Wednesday of every month. Her next office hour(s) will be:

  • Wednesday, August 13, at noon in Room 112 in the Municipal Building
  • Wednesday, September 3, at noon in Room 112 in the Municipal Building
  • Wednesday, October 1, at noon in Room 112 in the Municipal Building
  • Wednesday, November 5, at noon in Room 112 in the Municipal Building
  • Wednesday, December 3, at noon in Room 112 in the Municipal Building

Engage at a Meeting

Attending a meeting is a great way to become more knowledgeable about local government. It is also a way to have your voice heard on important local topics.

Speak During the Public Hour

Borough Council greatly appreciates public comments from residents, business owners, and other interested parties. At each Council meeting, the public can come forward to comment during the Public Hour on issues not addressed in the agenda. In August of 2016, Council approved additional procedures and protocols regarding the Public Hour.

View Council Procedures and Protocol (PDF).

Speak On a Topic

In addition to the Public Hour, Borough Council holds public hearings on specific issues as needed. Residents can also make comment on any agenda item at the point during the meeting when the item is up for discussion.