Department: Mayor's Office
Mayor Danene Sorace Appoints Todd Hutchinson as New Fire Chief
Mayor Danene Sorace has named Todd Hutchinson as the permanent, new Fire Chief of the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire. After serving as the Interim Chief since January and pending City Council approval, Chief Hutchinson will take the helm of the Bureau of Fire beginning May 2. “Chief Hutchinson has long served the City of…
City of Lancaster Spotlights Equal Pay Day
March 15 is Equal Pay Day. The Day signifies how far into the year women must work in order to be paid what men were paid in the previous calendar year. On average in the U.S., women who work fulltime are paid just 83 cents per every dollar men are paid. “Across all sectors of…
Celebrating Women’s History Month 2022 | Mayor Danene Sorace
March is Women’s History Month. Let us take pause and honor the women who have paved the way for many to break new barriers whether it be in elected office, a skilled trade, owning a business, or any aspiration young girls set their minds to. If you’ve ever been on the second floor of City…
Honoring Black History Month 2022 | Mayor Danene Sorace
In January, we celebrated the 95th birthday of Addie Cunningham. A long-time Lancaster City resident, Mrs. Cunningham was a business owner, is a community leader in her South Lime Street neighborhood, a mom, a grandmother, a volunteer at Ebenezer Baptist where you can find her every Wednesday cooking meals for the community – and so…
Fire Chief Little Accepts New Position with Manheim Township
On Monday, December 20, the Manheim Township Commissioners announced the hire of Scott Little as their next Fire Chief, to begin February 7, 2022. Chief Little has served the City of Lancaster as Chief of Fire since May 2018, bringing his experience, energy, and vision to benefit the city and our residents. Under his leadership, the City has made an unprecedented investment in…
Mayor Sorace’s Budget Address: Proposed 2022 Budget
Mayor Sorace originally presented the below address at City Council on 11/23, you can watch it here. Tonight, I present for your review and consideration, the proposed budget for 2022. Here is the short version: there will be no property tax increases this year, thanks to President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The longer…
City of Lancaster Statement on Vandalized Penn Square Menorah
This year the City of Lancaster partnered with the Jewish community for the first time to celebrate Hanukkah with a menorah placed at Penn Square. Last night the menorah was intentionally vandalized. And while we don’t yet know the motivation, we will not allow fear, hatred, or ignorance to cast a shadow over a celebration…
City of Lancaster Awarded 11 AmeriCorps VISTA Positions
The City of Lancaster announced today that it has received a three-year grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to establish an AmeriCorps VISTA program. This three-year, nearly $400,000 grant will help the City of Lancaster focus creating equity and capacity in the areas of economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and this year’s emphasis on advancing racial…
Lancaster Outreach Specialist Patrols City Streets to Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness, Addiction, or Mental Illness
The Lancaster City Alliance and City of Lancaster have teamed up to better support members of our community in crisis through the work of an outreach specialist. Funded by the City, the new outreach specialist will work under the umbrella of the Lancaster City Alliance Ambassador program. “We are pleased to share that the new…
