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