Borough of Perkasie. Photo by James Short.
Democrats officially took control of Perkasie Borough Council Monday, January 5 at council’s reorganization meeting.
The meeting saw the swearing in of Democratic newcomers Jaclyn Cornelius, Lilli Benner, Collin Garr, Joe Green and Emma Hawkins, yielding a 7-2 Democratic majority. Incumbent Republican Dave Worthington was also sworn in after winning re-election.
Following the swearing in ceremony, council elected Democrat Robin Schilling and Cornelius as council president and vice president, respectively. Schilling was first elected to council in 2023.
Council also reappointed Jeff Garton of Begley, Carlin & Mandio, LLP and Doug Rossino of Gilmore & Associates, Inc. as the borough’s solicitor and engineer, respectively.
The next Perkasie Borough Council meeting is on January 19 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit perkasieborough.org
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