Borough of State College
Gregory J. Garthe, AICP, serves as a Senior Planner for the Borough of State College since May 2019, bringing extensive experience in comprehensive planning and GIS applications. Previously, Gregory held the Senior Planner position at the Centre Region Council of Governments from April 2016 to May 2019, providing planning services to multiple municipalities. Prior roles include Transportation & GIS Program Manager at the Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission and GIS Technician at Huntingdon County. Gregory has also contributed as a freelance camera operator for the Big Ten Network and ESPN since 2001, showcasing expertise in live sports broadcasting. Educational qualifications include a Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Penn State University.
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.