Reading City Council President

Reading, PA

City Partisan

Current Incumbent

Donna Reed

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

1

About this position

The Legislature Chair or President of Council is responsible for overseeing the sessions of the municipal legislature. The chair will monitor and evaluate pending legislative, regulatory and legal actions on an ongoing basis.

Eligibility requirements

  • Candidate must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the city for at least one year.

Filing information

Elections office

633 Court Street, 1st Floor, Reading, PA 19764

Phone: 610-478-6490

Fee & signature requirements

Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of 100.

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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