Audience Participation is welcomed at each Workshop or General Business Council Meeting. Each Borough Resident or Business Owner is allowed 3 minutes to address the Councilmembers. Any items to be considered by Council and placed on the Agenda, must be submitted to the Borough Manager no later than close of business the Wednesday before the scheduled General Business Council Meeting (typically held on the third Tuesday of the month unless otherwise set on the Council Meeting Schedule).
Borough Council Members are elected "at large" and represent the entire Borough. Council members are elected to a four year term. Use the links below to access council documents:
Borough Council Members
Council President
Kathleen Bloss
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Councillor Bloss was elected to Borough Council in 2016 and is a long time resident of Paxtang, having lived in the Borough for over 35 years. She and her husband Robin are parents of three grown sons. Bloss has been in the banking industry her entire professional career that spans 25 years.
Phone: 717-564-7605
Email: KBloss@Paxtang.org
Term Expires: Jan. 2028
Council Vice-President
Health, Sanitation, and Codes Committee Chair
Jack Thomas
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Councillor Thomas, along with his wife and two children, have lived in Paxtang this entire millennium (since 2000). He has served his community through the Paxtang Lions Club, coaching local youth sports, and as a substitute crossing guard on the Avenue. Jack is a PSU graduate and works professionally as a Field Operations Manager for a hail damage repair company.
Phone: 717-558-0063
Email: JThomas@Paxtang.org
Term Expires: Jan. 2030
President Pro Tempore
Administration Committee Chair
Jennifer Britten
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Councillor Jennifer Britten has resided in the Borough for 25 years, with her husband and three children. She is Clinical Social Worker, who had a private therapy practice in Paxtang, and is currently an Associate Professor of Human Services at HACC. Jennifer has worked for several private, non-profit agencies. Jennifer has a master’s degree from Temple University-Harrisburg in Social Work and a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from D’Youville College (Buffalo, NY). She is a native of Niagara Falls, NY.
Email: JBritten@Paxtang.org
Term Expires: Jan. 2030
Public Relations and Grants Committee Chair
Nathan Martin
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Nathan Martin is the Director of Human Resources at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning. He brings extensive Human Resources leadership experience across retail, manufacturing, and logistics. Nate holds an MBA in Human Resources from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor's degree from Messiah University. Inspired by the transformative impact of early childhood education, Nate is passionate about expanding access to high-quality learning opportunites and advancing the CHS two-generational approach, helping children and families build stronger futures together.
Nate and his husband have called Paxtang home since 2011. During his time in the Borough, he has served residents in a wide variety of roles including as a member of the Paxtang Centennial Committee, Borough Auditor, Borough Council Member, former Borough Council President, and former Mayor.
Email: Nmartin@Paxtang.org
Term Expires: Jan. 2028
Public Safety Committee Chair
Gina Menario
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A graduate of Messiah University with a degree in Communication. Gina works as the Sr. Director of Product for a digital marketing agency headquartered in Harrisburg. She has served in various roles at the agency for the span of her 14 year career. A Paxtang resident since 2013, she volunteers coaching her daughter’s Swatara-Paxtang Softball team, and is an active member of her church.
Email: GMenario@Paxtang.org
Term Expires: Jan. 2028
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Highway Committee Chair
Matthew Leonard
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Councilman Leonard began his term in 2024. Currently, he is the Manager of Government and Regulatory Affairs for the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association and Allegheny Electric Cooperative, Inc. Previously, Matt served as the Communications Director for the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Assistant Counselor in the Pennsylvania Office of General Counsel and as Senior Aide to U.S. Senator Bob Casey.
Matt obtained his bachelor's degree in political science and sociology from the University of Pittsburgh and his juris doctorate from Widener University's Commonwealth Law School. Matt was born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and currently resides in Paxtang Borough with his wife Ann and daughters Elise and Evangeline.
Email: MLeonard@Paxtang.org
Term Expires: Jan. 2028
Property, Recreation, & Shade Tree Advisory Committee Chair
Corbin Bower
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Corbin is a lifelong Harrisburg-area resident and has lived in the Borough since 2014. He graduated from Penn State with a degree in Communications and Business Administration in 2014. Upon graduation he received his property and casualty insurance license. He currently works as a producer for James O. Bower Insurance specializing in finding insurance solutions for non-profit and social service organizations.
Phone: 717-712-6931
Email: CBower@Paxtang.org
Term Expires: Jan. 2030
Committee Assignments 2026
Administration
Jennifer Britten, Chairperson
Corbin Bower
Nathan Martin
Highway
Matthew Leonard, Chairperson
Corbin Bower
Gina Menario
Property, Recreation, & Shade Tree Advisory
Corbin Bowers, Chairperson
Jack Thomas
Gina Menario
Public Relations & Grants
Nathan Martin, Chairperson
Jennifer Britten
Matthew Leonard
Public Safety
Gina Menario, Chairperson
Matthew Leonard
Jack Thomas
Health, Sanitation, & Codes
Jack Thomas, Chairperson
Nathan Martin
Jennifer Britten
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Elected
AUDITORS
Janice Hutchison (Term Exp. 01/2032)
Phil Ficcara (Term Exp. 01/2028)
Jessica Yohe (Term Exp. 01/2030)_______________________________
Elected
TAX COLLECTOR
F. Joseph Spackman (01/2030)
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Appointed
BOROUGH OFFICIALS