The City of Williamsport was established and is governed by the provisions of the Optional Third Class City Charter Law under a “strong mayor” form of government. The mayor is the chief executive and administrative official and a city council, comprised of seven members who are elected at large, constitute the legislative branch. The mayor is primarily responsible for the proper administration of the city, creates the budget, and serves for a term of four years. City Council is primarily responsible for legislation and approving contracts, with each member serving a staggered term of four years.
The affairs of the city government are administered at the discretion of the mayor, through the fire and police departments, and the departments of administration, code enforcement, recreation and parks, and community development. Department heads and the chiefs of the fire and police departments are appointed by the mayor. The legal affairs of the city are overseen by the city solicitor.
The needs of the city are also served by the treasurer and controller, both of whom are elected officials and serve four-year terms. The primary responsibility of the city treasurer is to collect taxes and related revenues. The duty of the city controller is to ensure that all public expenditures are legitimate and warranted. Both serve as checks and balances for the city.
The Williamsport Bureau of Fire provides Fire, Rescue and EMS service to the City of Williamsport which also serves as the county seat for Lycoming County, PA.
The Williamsport Bureau of Police offers unique opportunities that many other departments in our area cannot offer, regardless of their size. Current specialty units within our department consist of the Police Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Division, Vice Narcotics Unit, and Special Response Team.
The Human Resource (HR) Department plays a strategic role in assisting our city departments foster a work environment that attracts, motivates, develops and inspires excellence in people so that the City is successful in its mission to our citizens.
The Department of Public Works performs a multitude of tasks that are carried out during all four seasons. It is comprised of four departments: streets, parks, traffic control & flood control.
The Recreation Department is responsible for several parks located throughout the City, including Brandon Park, Max M. Brown Memorial Park including BB&T Ballpark, Phillip E. Preziosi Park in Newberry, Lose School Park, Young’s Woods, Elm Park, and Shaw Place Park.
100 West 3rd Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: (570) 327-7500
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm