Reading City Hall (Reading, Pennsylvania)

 town hall, local government

In January 1996, the City of Reading made the transition from the Commission Form of Government to a Strong Mayor/Council form of the Home Rule Charter. The new form of Government was approved by voter referendum on November 7, 1993.

Under the Home Rule Charter, the City of Reading is divided into six districts, with each district electing one Council member. District-elected Council members are to represent the voice of their constituents and are to act as a body to make decisions in the best interest of the entire City. The President of Council is elected at-large. The President of Council is the presiding officer of Council and has the same voting powers as the other six Council members. The President interacts with the Mayor and other governmental entities and represents the voice of Council.

www.readingpa.gov/city_council.asp

815 Washington Street, Reading PA 19601;
phone 610-655-6000.