On November 5th Lancaster City voters will decide whether to adopt a Home Rule Charter for the City of Lancaster. At this two-part session, you’ll hear from the Home Rule Study Commission about what is in the proposed Home Rule Charter, then you’ll hear from Mayor Sorace about what the Home Rule Charter means for…
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Home Rule Education Session
On November 5th Lancaster City voters will decide whether to adopt a Home Rule Charter for the City of Lancaster. At this two-part session, you’ll hear from the Home Rule Study Commission about what is in the proposed Home Rule Charter, then you’ll hear from Mayor Sorace about what the Home Rule Charter means for…
Home Rule Education Session
On November 5th Lancaster City voters will decide whether to adopt a Home Rule Charter for the City of Lancaster. At this two-part session, you’ll hear from the Home Rule Study Commission about what is in the proposed Home Rule Charter, then you’ll hear from Mayor Sorace about what the Home Rule Charter means for…
Home Rule Education Session
On November 5th Lancaster City voters will decide whether to adopt a Home Rule Charter for the City of Lancaster. At this two-part session, you’ll hear from the Home Rule Study Commission about what is in the proposed Home Rule Charter, then you’ll hear from Mayor Sorace about what the Home Rule Charter means for…
Seeking Nominations for Hispanic Community Achievement Award

Applications now open until Sept. 24! The City of Lancaster is seeking nominations from the community for an achievement award for individuals who have made a significant impact on Lancaster City’s Hispanic community. Awardees will be honored at the City of Lancaster’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Oct. 5. “The Hispanic community has made remarkable…
Mayor’s Report 7/9/24 – Budget Update

Good evening Council, Tonight, I bring you an update regarding our current budget and budget planning for next year. Beginning with our 2024 YTD revenues and expenditures ending June 30th. Looking ahead to 2025, as you all know, we are preparing two budgets – our “regular budget” and a second “Home Rule budget” contingent upon…
Community Movie Night | Neighborhood Month
We’re ending Mayor’s Neighborhood Month with a movie night! Join us in Binns Park on May 30 for a screening of Disney’s Encanto! Screening Disney’s EncantoThursday, May 30, 2024Binns Park • 100 block of N. Queen Street6:30–8:30 PM Chairs and blankets to sit on are encouraged!
Milburn Park Block Party
Neighborhood Month is the City’s annual celebration of our vibrant, diverse neighborhoods. The events are a mix of block party and information session. Attendees can engage with City staff from each department, learn about key initiatives, and enjoy activities and treats! Milburn Park Block PartyWednesday, May 22, 2024219 Dauphin Street5:30–7:00 PM Stay up to date…
Culliton Park Block Party
Neighborhood Month is the City’s annual celebration of our vibrant, diverse neighborhoods. The events are a mix of block party and information session. Attendees can engage with City staff from each department, learn about key initiatives, and enjoy activities and treats! Culliton Park Block PartyWednesday, May 15, 2024200 S Water Street5:30–7:00 PM Stay up to…
Buchanan Park Block Party
Neighborhood Month is the City’s annual celebration of our vibrant, diverse neighborhoods. The events are a mix of block party and information session. Attendees can engage with City staff from each department, learn about key initiatives, and enjoy activities and treats! Buchanan Park Block PartyWednesday, May 8, 2024901 Buchanan Ave.5:30–7:00 PM Stay up to date…