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.

Government

Borough of State College

Thomas J. Fountaine, II

Tom Fountaine

Ed Leclear Aicp, Edfp

Chiluvya Zulu

Dwight Miller

Craig Bowser

The Planning and Development Team at the Borough of State College is responsible for guiding and managing the growth and development of the community. This includes urban planning, housing initiatives, environmental sustainability, and the implementation of community development projects. They are tasked with ensuring that development aligns with the Borough’s mission to create a safe, vibrant, and sustainable community. The team works closely with various stakeholders to plan for current and future needs, supports zoning and land use decisions, and oversees environmental and housing programs.

Planning and Development Team

Administrative Team

Information Technology Team

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