CITY GOVERNMENT
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The City of Harrisburg Welcomes You.
We invite you to find out more about the city government by further exploring the many departments, bureaus and offices of the website.
About the City Government
Incorporated as a borough in 1791 and later as a city in 1860, Harrisburg has been served since 1970 by the “strong mayor” form of municipal government, with separate executive and legislative branches. The Mayor serves a four-year term with no term limits. As the full-time chief executive, the Mayor oversees the operation of 34 agencies, run by department and office heads, some of whom comprise the Mayor’s cabinet, including the Departments of Public Safety (police and fire bureaus), Public Works, Business Administration, Parks and Recreation, Incineration and Steam Generation, Building & Housing Development and Solicitor.
There are seven city council members, all elected at large, who serve part-time for four-year terms. There are two other elected city posts, City Treasurer and City Controller, who separately head their own fiscally related offices.
Contacting the City Government
Each department, bureau and office provide dedicated addresses and phone numbers for your convenience. Please visit the appropiate department for more information. General inquiries may be made as follows:
The Office of the Mayor
City Government Center, Suite 202
10 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1678
Phone
717.255.3040