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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 a teenager and wish to leave a message
for the current Jr. Councilperson or to make a
suggestion, you can do so at the Borough's e-mail
address:
email@franklinparkborough.us
WARD I
Laura Coombs, Second Vice-President
David Quatchak
WARD II
Richard H. Hartman
Jane A. Hopey (Vice President, Borough Council)
WARD III
Amy E. Sable (President, Borough Council)
James 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. |
