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Mayor of York, Pennsylvania
Michael Helfrich (51749229206).jpg
Incumbent
Michael Helfrich
since January 2, 2018
Term length Four years
Inaugural holder Daniel Noell
Formation 1887
Website Office of the Mayor

The mayor of York, Pennsylvania is the main leader of the city. This important role started when York became a city on January 11, 1887. The current mayor is the 27th person to hold this job. Interestingly, two mayors have been elected more than once, but not right after each other.

What Does the Mayor of York Do?

The mayor is like the chief executive officer of a city. They are in charge of making sure the city runs smoothly. This includes overseeing city departments and services. The mayor also works with the city council to create new laws and plans. They help make important decisions for the people of York.

How Long Does a Mayor Serve?

In York, a mayor serves for four years. This is called their "term." After their term, they can choose to run for re-election. If they win, they get to serve another four years. The first mayor of York was Daniel Noell.

Who Has Been Mayor of York?

Many different people have served as mayor of York since 1887. Each mayor has helped shape the city in their own way. Some mayors have served multiple terms. Others have made history in different ways.

This list is complete and up to date as of December 2023.
Order
Person
number
 Mayor Party Term Notes
1 1 Noell, Daniel K.Daniel K. Noell Democrat 1887–1893 First mayor of York
2 2 Loucks, George W.S.George W.S. Loucks Republican 1893–1896
3 3 Brandt, Charles W.Charles W. Brandt Democrat 1896–1899
4 4 Geise, FrankFrank Geise Democrat 1899–1900
5 5 Gibson, RobertRobert Gibson Democrat 1900–1902
6 6 Gibson, MiltonMilton Gibson Republican 1902–1905
7 7 McCall, J. St. ClairJ. St. Clair McCall 1905–1908
8 8 Weaver, Jacob E.Jacob E. Weaver 1908–1911
9 9 Lafean, John R.John R. Lafean 1911–1916
10 10 Hugentugler, E.S.E.S. Hugentugler 1916–1928
11 8 Weaver, Jacob E.Jacob E. Weaver 1928–1932 Served previously
12 11 Anstine, Harry B.Harry B. Anstine 1932–1942
13 12 Werner, HarveyHarvey Werner 1942–1944
14 13 Snyder, John L.John L. Snyder Republican 1944–1948
15 14 Bentzel, FelixFelix Bentzel 1948–1952
16 15 Eyster, HowardHoward Eyster 1952–1956
17 16 Schiding, Fred A.Fred A. Schiding 1956–1962
18 13 Snyder, John L.John L. Snyder Republican 1962–1969 Served previously
19 17 Gross, Jesse M.Jesse M. Gross 1969–1970 First appointed female mayor
20 18 Eichelberger, EliEli Eichelberger 1970–1974
21 19 Krout, John D.John D. Krout Republican 1974–1978
22 20 Marshall, BettyBetty Marshall Democrat 1978–1982 First elected female mayor
23 21 Althaus, WilliamWilliam Althaus Republican 1982–1994 Served as President of the United States Conference of Mayors
24 22 Robertson, CharlieCharlie Robertson Democrat 1994–2002 Did not seek re-election
25 23 Brenner, John S.John S. Brenner Democrat January 7, 2002 – January 4, 2010
26 24 Bracey, KimKim Bracey Democrat January 4, 2010 – January 2, 2018 First black mayor
27 25 Helfrich, MichaelMichael Helfrich Democrat January 2, 2018 – present
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