About City Council
City Council focuses on the long-range vision for the community, establishing policies that affect the overall operation of the city.
Committee Meetings
Committee meetings are work sessions for Council to receive and review information regarding actions that will be before them at regular meetings. Since no action is taken at these meetings, public comment is generally not accepted. Committee meetings are generally held on the first Monday of each month, with the exception of some holidays, at 6:00 p.m.
Regular Meetings
Regular meetings are meetings where Council takes official action on proposed resolutions and legislation. Regular meetings are generally held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, with the exception of some holidays, at 6:30 p.m.
Any additional, rescheduled, or special meetings of City Council will be advertised accordingly.
Check the City of Lancaster calendar for the complete list of City Council meetings.
Resources
Public Comment
Public comment is intended to be an opportunity for the public to address Council and should not be expected to be a discussion or debate. Please refer to Council Resolution No. 30-2015 regarding public comment during regular Council meetings. Note, public comment is generally not taken during Council’s monthly committee or work session meetings.
All public comments may be no longer than three (3) minutes in length.
ADA Accommodations
All meeting locations are accessible to persons with physical disabilities. Any person with a disability who will require an accommodation of some type while attending any of these public meetings should notify the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Section 504 Compliance Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance of each meeting so that the appropriate accommodation can be arranged.
Language Access
To request free interpretation services in any language, including ASL, please make your request at least 5 days before the meeting date by emailing [email protected]. Be sure to include your full name, language requested, email address, and phone number with your request.
The Office of Language Services will attempt to secure an interpreter from a local professional service agency. The Office of Language Services will contact you with more information once an interpreter has been confirmed for the requested meeting.
City Council Members
Ahmed Ahmed
Began on City Council: December 2022
Current Term Ending: January 2030
Occupation: Hotel General Manager
Education: Howard University
Kat Gastineau
Began on City Council: May 2026
Current Term Ending: January 2028
Occupation: Policy Director
Education: Washington College
Council Activities
Chair, Economic Development Committee
Member, Public Safety and Public Works Committees
Cheryl Holland-Jones
Began on City Council: February 2026
Current Term Ending: January 2028
Occupation: Constituent Services Advisor, Office of Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El
Education: Millersville University
Council Activities:
Chair, Personnel Committee
Member, Economic Development and Public Works Committees
John Hursh
Began on City Council: January 2024
Current Term Ending: January 2028
Occupation: Finance and Administration Manager
Education: Penn State University
Council Activities:
Chair, Finance Committee
Member, Community Planning and Personnel Committees
Nancy Millan
Began on City Council: January 2026
Current Term Ending: January 2030
Council Activities:
Chair, Public Safety Committee
Member, Economic Development and Personnel Committees
Marshall Miller
Began on City Council: January 2026
Current Term Ending: January 2030
Occupation: Communications Director
Education: Bridgewater College
Council Activities:
Chair, Public Works Committee
Member, Community Planning and Finance Committees
Amos Stoltzfus
Began on City Council: January 2026
Current Term Ending: January 2030
Occupation: SoWe Director
Education: University of New Mexico
Council Activities:
Chair, Community Planning Committee
Member, Finance and Public Safety Committees