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A six-member Council and Mayor govern the Borough. Two Council members are elected from each ward and they serve for a four-year term. The terms for Council members are staggered.

Borough Council establishes policies and regulations in order to maintain the health, safety and welfare of our residents. A full-time professional staff implements these policies and regulations, which is under the direction of an appointed Borough Manager.

The Mayor is elected at large and serves for a four-year term. He oversees the operation of the Police Department to insure its integrity and ability to provide public safety to the residents.

In 2001 Borough Council adopted a Resolution establishing the Junior Councilperson Program. The program is designed to encourage high school juniors and seniors to participate in local government and to provide their perspective and input. The program runs for the length of the school year. 

If you are interested in contacting a member of Borough Council or the Jr. Councilperson click on the highlighted names below:

WARD I

Andrew Hrishenko
David Quatchak

WARD II

Richard H. Hartman (2nd Vice-President)
Jane A. Hopey (Vice-President)
 

WARD III

Amy E. Sable (President)
Ash K. Marwah


Dennis O'Keefe, Mayor

Junior Council Person - Brennan McGovern

Featured Biographies

Name: Richard H. Hartman
Position: 2nd Vice-President, Borough Council
Serves on the Following Committees:
*Recreation/Golf Course
*Public Works
Represents Ward: 2
Served Since: Jan. 1999
Resided in Borough since:
Employment/Occupation: Semi-Retired
Education: West View High School
Hobbies and Interests:
Organizations/Memberships and Community Activities:
*North Hills Lodge #716
*Allegheny Council #38 Royal & Select Master Masons
*Allegheny Royal Arch Chapter #217
*Allegheny Commandry #35
Family: Wife: Marlene Children: Marcia, Wayne, Sherri
7 Grandchildren
Goals for Borough Government: To help keep the integrity of our suburban living.


Name: Jane A. Hopey

Position: Vice President, Borough Council

Serves on the Following Committees:
*Finance Committee
*Personnel Committee
*Park and Recreation Committee

Represents Ward:  2

Served Since:  Jan 2006

Resided in Borough since: 1977

Employment/Occupation:
*Hopey Heating and Cooling

Hobbies and Interests:
*Gardening, reading, hiking, quilting and kayaking
Organizations/Memberships and Community Activities:

*Northland Library Authority Board
*Saint John Neumann's Women's Guild
*Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer

Family:  Mike and I have been married for more than 35 years and it does seem to be flying by too fast. We are very proud of our two daughters Marcie and Sara and our only son Michael.

Goals for Borough Government: During my tenure in office, I will work to improve the services Franklin Park Borough provides to its citizens. Improving communications with our residents and improving police, roads and recreational services will be my top priority.


Name: Andrew Hrishenko

Position: Member, Borough Council

Serves on the Following Committees:
*North Hills Council of Governments
*Allegheny County Boroughs Association

*Recreation/Golf Course
Represents Ward:  1

Served Since:  Jan 2008

Resided in Borough since: 1976

Employment/Occupation:
*Home builder/Contractor and Remodeling
Education:
*University of Pittsburgh - Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and majored in Accounting

Hobbies and Interests:
*Snow skiing, boating, water skiing, fishing, farming, gardening, traveling, designing and building furniture, circular and spiral stairs. Also enjoy doing stain glass work and attending  the University of Pittsburgh football games, accepting challenges, working with people and solving problems.
Organizations/Memberships and Community Activities:

*William Jacob Holland Society at the University of Pittsburgh
*University of Pittsburgh Panther Club Member supporting the Panther Club Athletics Scholarship Fund

Family:  Wife-Dorothy C. (retired teacher) Daughter - Denise Lynn

Goals for Borough Government: My first and greatest priority is fiscal responsibility to control spending and maintain a low tax rate for our citizens, especially our senior citizens. Also to control growth and place restrictions on developments that are eroding our suburban character. Adopting and implementing a collaborative strategic planning process, including regular reviews of the Comprehensive Plan and setting goals that are aligned with the Comprehensive Plan. Reviewing annual budgets to make recommendations for cost savings and transferring funds to support our road maintenance department, fire department and our fine Franklin Park Borough police department. Strive towards ideal conditions for effective Borough management and control unnecessary legal expenses for the tax payers of the community. Work towards a thorough and efficient system of streamlining and modernizing our government services. I will labor to have effective planning policies which send a clear message to developers that our rural green spaces must be protected. And I will work hard to seek a workable solution at the lowest possible cost to have transportation for our senior citizens. Many of these senior citizens continue to pay County tax, Borough tax and School tax without any benefit to them while in need of transportation. It is important to show compassion for them.


Name: Ash K. Marwah

Position: Member, Borough Council

Serves on the Following Committees:
*
Finance Committee
*Land Use Committee

Represents Ward:  3

Served Since:  Jan 2006

Resided in Borough since: 1983

Employment/Occupation: Engineering Manager

Education:

*M.S. Carnegie Mellon University 1970

Hobbies and Interests:
*Golf
*Charitable causes in USA and India
Organizations/Memberships and Community Activities:

*Registered Professional Engineer in PA, OH and CA
*North Hills Anti Racism Coalition

Family:  Wife: Shashi Marwah, M.D.
Three sons, Samir,  Deepak and Nuveen

Goals for Borough Government: Reduce Taxes and Improve Transportation Infrastructure and implement a far reaching Comprehensive Plan for the next 10 years. My work with PennDOT makes me well qualified to contribute to transportation infrastructure improvements. Being a Civil Engineer well meshed into the work with various townships and boroughs around Allegheny County, I bring that knowledge to bear on making things better for Franklin Park residents.


Name: Amy E. Sable

Position: President, Borough Council

Serves on the Following Committees:
*Personnel/Administration,
*Finance/Budget
*Land Use/Planning

Represents Ward:  3

Served Since:  December 2007

Resided in Borough since: March 2003

Employment/Occupation: Attorney for Development Dimensions International, Inc.

Education:

*Lafayette College, BA 1991
*University of Pittsburgh School of Law, JD 1994

Hobbies and Interests:
*Gardening
*Photography
*Spending time with family
Organizations/Memberships and Community Activities:

*Member of the Board of Directors for the Pittsburgh Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen   Breast Cancer Foundation
*Franklin Park Republican Committee
*Member of the Pennsylvania Bar

Family:  Husband: Alan K. Sable
Children: Gabriella and Spencer
Goals for Borough Government: I would like to address the needs of the citizens of Franklin Park and, in that regard, I will strive to maintain the Borough's low tax rates while continuing to provide excellent public services. Additionally, I would like to protect the unique environmental and historical features of the Borough by ensuring that future development in the Borough is well-planned and addresses community needs.


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