Borough of State College
Elizabeth Eirmann is a seasoned planner specializing in housing, currently serving with the Borough of State College since May 2005. Prior experience includes roles as Zoning Administrator in the Town of Manchester Center and the Town of Sunderland, as well as a consultant for the Vermont Natural Resources Council, where Elizabeth developed Model River Protection Regulations for Vermont Rivers and Streams. Educational credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies/Environmental Law from Southern Vermont College and a Certified Occupancy Specialist designation from the National Center for Housing Management, along with additional studies at Franklin Pierce University, New Jersey City University, and Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
Borough of State College
State College Borough's mission is to enhance the quality of life by fostering a safe, vibrant, diverse, and sustainable community, by providing quality, innovative, cost effective services; and by allocating resources efficiently with professionalism, integrity, transparency, and accountability. The Manager, Thomas J. Fountaine, II, is appointed by Council and serves as the chief executive officer of the Borough. The Manager and Assistant Borough Secretary provide direct support for Council. The general administration staff also includes the Assistant Borough Manager, Human Resources Director, Purchasing/Risk Management Director, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, Communications and Grants Coordinator, and two Staff Assistants. The general administration staff is charged to provide support for all Borough operating departments and general management of the day-to-day operations. The Borough's operating departments include Finance, Information Technology, Ordinance Enforcement & Public Health, Parking, Police, Planning & Community Development, Public Works, and Tax. State College residents also receive services from the Centre Region Council of Governments, which oversees building code enforcement, library services, parks and recreation services, and regional planning; as well as Alpha Fire Company, Centre Area Transportation Authority, Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority, State College Water Authority, and University Area Joint Authority.