York City Council

York, PA

City Partisan

Current Incumbent

Betsy Buckingham

Democratic

In office since January 2026

Next Election

Nov 6, 2029

Filing Window

Mar 7, 2029 - Aug 1, 2029

Term Length

4 years

Number of Seats

2

About this position

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

Eligibility requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be a resident of the district
  • All elected officers must be at least 18 years old (except for the treasurer and controller, both of whom must be 21 years old), and residents of the city for at least one year before their election. They must continue to reside in the city during their term of office and sign an affidavit that they will do so.

Filing information

Elections office

28 E Market St, York, PA 17401

Phone: 717-771-9604

Fee & signature requirements

Filing Fee: $25. Petition signature Requirements: 25

Filing instructions

Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.

Primary Type Partisan
Primary Date May 15, 2029
Primary Filing Feb 13, 2029 - Mar 6, 2029
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