Franklin Park Borough > Administration

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

Laura Coombs (Second Vice-President)
David Quatchak

WARD II

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

WARD III

Amy E. Sable (President)
James W. Lawrence

Dennis O'Keefe, Mayor

Junior Council Person - Rebecca Leech

Featured Biographies

Name: Richard H. Hartman
Position: Borough Council Member
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: 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.