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2024 ELECTIONS
2024 - RETURNING OFFICIALS
2024 - RETURNING OFFICIALS
2024 - RETURNING OFFICIALS
Re-elected Council members sworn in at the Re-organization meeting on January 2, 2024. (LtoR) Bernard Scalzo, Nicholas Cost, and Joann Matarese. Mayor Christopher Glinton swore in the returning Council Members prior to the start of the meeting.
Swearing-in Ceremony
2024 - RETURNING OFFICIALS
2024 - RETURNING OFFICIALS
Mayor Christopher Glinton administers the Oath of Office to the 2024 returning Council members
Oath of Office
2024 - RETURNING OFFICIALS
Oath of Office
Newly appointed Council Member Sarah Woody is sworn in by Mayor Christopher Glinton at a special meeting held on January 19, 2024.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Christopher DeGonzague - Council President
Christopher DeGonzague has served on the council since February 2014. President DeGonazuge was nominated to serve as President at the 2024 Re-Organization meeting. Mr. DeGonzague serves as chair of the Employee Safety & Health Committee. He also serves as a member of the Sewer/Garbage Hearing Board and attended numerous workshops at the Susquehanna County Emergency Management offices and the Hazard Mitigation Team. He will temporarily serve as Code Enforcement Officer effective February 2024.
BERNIE F. SCALZO - VICE PRESIDENT
Vice President Bernard Scalzo was appointed to vice president in October 2024 after Nicholas Cost resignation. Bernard F. Scalzo has served since December 2002, replacing his father who had served since 1997. Mr. Scalzo serves as Chair of the Public Works/Streets Committee. He also serves on the Budget & Finance Committee as well as the Personnel Committee.
ROBERT LESJACK- COUNCIL MEMBER
Robert Lesjack took his seat on council in April 2016. He was elected to the office of Council President on January 3, 2022 and held that office until January 2024. Mr. Lesjack was past chair of the Buildings & Grounds Committee and was instrumental in the Borough Building interior renovations on the second & third floors.
AMY T. BEAN - COUNCIL MEMBER
Amy Bean began her service to the Borough in January, 2018. Ms. Bean serves as Chair on the Community & Economic Development Committee and the Personnel Committee.
TRACEY A. LAZIER - COUNCIL MEMBER
Tracey Lazier took office in January 2018 to serve a four-year term. Mrs. Lazier chairs the Administration Committee and serves on the Personnel Committee.
Sarah Woody - Council Member
Councilwoman Sarah Woody was appointed at a special meeting on January 19, 2024 to fill a vacancy left by newly elected Joann Matarese.
Eileen Lynch - Council Member
Eileen Lynch was appointed at the September
September 30, 2024 Meeting.
Forest City Secretary Treasurer
Dennise Yankauskas was appointed at the March 4, 2024 Meeting.
Forest City Assistant Secretary/Sewer Clerk
Lucinda Stone has been with the Borough since August 2010.
Known also by Cindy, she does the sewer billing and a various other task for the borough.