Potter County Municipalities
Boroughs and Townships
Potter County is home to 30 municipalities, including townships and boroughs, each with its own local government. These local governments handle specific responsibilities, such as zoning, public works, and community services, while the county government focuses on broader functions like judicial services, emergency management, and human services. Both levels of government work as partners, not in a hierarchical structure, even though the municipalities fall within the county’s borders. They have distinct but complementary roles, ensuring that the needs of residents are addressed efficiently and appropriately.
While the county government plays a key role in managing county-wide services, local issues, such as property ordinances or road maintenance, are best handled by the respective township or borough offices. We encourage residents to contact their local government directly for these matters, knowing that the county remains a supportive partner in ensuring quality public services across the entire region.
Potter County, Pennsylvania, located in the north-central region of the state, is known for its scenic landscapes, featuring dense forests, rolling hills, and the headwaters of several rivers. As part of the Pennsylvania Wilds, it’s a popular destination for outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, and stargazing, particularly at Cherry Springs State Park, which is renowned for its dark skies. The county is rural, with a small population of just over 16,000 residents as of the 2020 Census. Coudersport, the county seat, serves as the central hub for commerce and government. The demographic makeup of Potter County is predominantly white, with a growing interest in sustainable development and conservation efforts. It has a strong sense of community, supported by agricultural and small business economies, and attracts both tourists and those seeking a quiet, nature-focused lifestyle.
Abbott Township
Abbott Township 1431 Germania Rd., Galeton, PA 16922Lee T. GardnerJared LazorchakRandy CulpLee GardnerBeth Krieser (Secretary)Jared Lazorchak (Treasurer)(814) 435-8544secretary. CulpSandy HoffmanMary May(814) 435-8511Erb Inspections,...
Allegany Township
Allegany Township 1560 S.R. 49 East, Coudersport, PA 16915Wayne Buck John Stilson (Chairman) Richard Green (Vice Chair)John StilsonJessica Coffed(585) PaisleyShelly ButlerBetsy LongJoy Currier (814) 228-3279Erb Inspections,...
Austin Borough
Austin Borough 21 Turner St, PO Box 297, Austin, PA 16720James Setzer (Mayor)Jesse Valenti (President)Scott Hostetlar (Vice President)Amanda CrumrineWilliam SolomanMichael ValentiJoseph Pennypacker Craig HooftalenRhonda Crosby...
Bingham Township
Bingham Township 843 Bingham Center Rd., Genesee, PA 16923Craig Watson Sr. (Chairman) Eric Potter (Vice Chairman) Matthew Kio Sr. (Supervisor)Michael WhitesellCheryl Young(814) NicholsSally KioRobert White (814) 848-7488Erb...
Clara Township
Clara Township 566 Clara Rd., Shinglehouse, PA 16748Randy PesockDaniel Winseck -ChairmanLinda HurdRandy PesockBrandy Chaapel(814) PesockMichaelle WildeCliffton Farr, Sr.Cheryl Barshinger (814) 544-7160Erb Inspections, Inc (570)...
Coudersport Borough
Coudersport Borough 201 South West St., Coudersport, PA 16915Andy Dubots (Mayor)Wayne Hathaway (President)Jesse MinorMarty FryJack KeiferAbigail RossmanDennis GoodenoughJeff SchroederBeverly Morris Meholick & CompanyTeresa...
Eulalia Township
Eulalia Township PO Box 228 Coudersport, PA 16915Dale Anderson (Chairman) James Lane Lynn GruppJim LaneAbby Ayers(814) Long Josie VanPelt Mary Jo StuckeyJenny Bright (814) 203-1129Erb Inspections, Inc (570) 827-3474Roger...
Galeton Borough
Galeton Borough 24 West Main St., Galeton, PA 16922Joseph Petrencsik (President)Douglas Droppa (Vice President)Darrell JacksonD.J. Fuller Jr.Ronald TaraboriJoe CiminoAndrea Caracciolo TillyAmanda Paul (814) 203-0841Erb Inspections,...
Genesee Township
Genesee Township 120 Hickox Rd., PO Box 1, Genesee, PA 16923Kristine Smith (Chairman)Melvin Blake (Vice Chair)William BakerTravis MilesVictoria Smith(814) .geneseetwp.orgSandra BakerKelly ElliottErica MosesDenise Elliott (716)...
Harrison Township
Harrison Township 205 E Main St., Harrison, PA 16927Richard Hess (Chairman)Richard PotterBerwyn CalcoteTom PickeringSusan Riley(814) McCaslin Marlin Cady Michael BakerCheri Potter(814) 367-7926Erb Inspections, Inc (570)...
Hebron Township
Hebron Township 786 Baker Creek Rd., Coudersport, PA 16915David HazelBradley KarrJames McCoyJeffrey W. SchroederKarin Karr(814) Rossman Catherine Hanchett Jane MetzgerMargie Hazel(814) 655-6203Erb Inspections, Inc (570)...
Hector Township
Hector Township 2758 Pheonix Run Rd., Sabinsville, PA 16943Walter C Soroko Edmund Putman Benji PutmanWalter C Soroko Edmund Putman Benji PutmanBonnie French - SecretaryJames McPherson - Treasurer(814) Dunham Evelyn Hanes Gary...
Homer Township
Homer Township 348 Southwoods Rd, Coudersport, PA 16915Mitchell Freeman Andrew Chapell Carol Putt-AyersOtto DeutschlanderMary Freeman (Secretary) Leisa Fair (Treasurer)(814) .homertwp.comHeidi Jackson Cynthia Woodard-Steffins...
Keating Township
Keating Township 2964 SR 607, Austin, PA 16720Sherry Clark Andrea Youngfleish Patrick D. StevensPatrick D. StevensSherry Clark- Secretary Kenneth Clark- Treasurer(814) 642-2291Tom Wandel Janice Baker Lorena HansenMonica Ludwig (814) 642-7896Erb Inspections, Inc (570)...
Oswayo Borough
Oswayo Borough 22 Depot St., Oswayo, PA 16915-8232James ReynoldsMichelle PrestonDaniel JohnstonJayden PireScott SaxtonScott SaxtonDeanna Johnston (Secretary) Beveraly Brabham (Treasurer) Evingham Karielle JohnstonDeanna...
Oswayo Township
Oswayo Township 2244 Eleven Miles Rd, Shinglehouse, PA 16748Gerald Weber (Chairman) Brady Adams (Vice Chair) Jason PerkinsGerald Weber Brady Adams Jason PerkinsFrancine Perkins Hoffman Tricia AdamsSadie Kemp (814)...
Pike Township
Pike Township PO Box 181, Galeton, PA 16922Paul Pritchard (Head Chairman)Harold Anderson (Chairman)Dennis Hughes (Vice Chair)John PaganoKatie Bodendorf Petko Jennifer Ruppert Michael StirmamanSarah Piaquadio (814) 435-6738Erb...
Pleasant Valley Township
Pleasant Valley Township 1956 Sartwell Creek Rd, Port Allegany, PA 16743Pete Fuhrey Farron Arnold Frank DeanPete Fuhrey Farron Arnold Frank DeanNikki Dean Goodrich Karen Snyder Cynthia ZembreskiCheryl...
Portage Township
Portage Township 57 Portage Rd, Austin, PA 16720Ben Selapack Richard Shaffer Jeff Koston Tyler ShafferGeorge Fetsko Susan Nolan Todd HolsoppleBen Selapack Molnar 814-736-3206N/ARoger Bickleman (814) 698-2457Karen...
Roulette Township
Roulette Township 80 Railroad Ave, PO Box 253, Roulette, PA 16746Jeremy Morey (Chairman) Nita Spencer (Vice Chair) Barry SauersBarry SauersNita Spencer Kulp, Jr.Trudi Bowser Stacie IngallsDeb Ostrom (814) 544-7394Erb Inspections,...
Sharon Township
Sharon Township 93 Eleven Mile Road, Shinglehouse, PA 16748Gordon Mesler (Chairman)Timothy A. FordBradley E. GreenGordon MeslerBradley E. Green- Assistant RoadmasterBrandy Chaapel(814) 698-2418sharon. WestCaitlyn MeslerCrystal McCleaft (814)...
Shinglehouse Borough
Shinglehouse Borough 103 N. Pleasant St., Shinglehouse, PA 16748Eric McKean (Mayor)Barry Church (President)George DonovanDr. Lucas ResigTricia McKeanMark Voorhees Ryan Wilty Jerry Ebeling Mark MeachamTina Payne ReesNancy...
Stewardson Township
Stewardson Township PO Box 294, Cross Fork, PA 17729Martha Busshaus Scott Labant Linda LabantJeff LabantMartha Busshaus & Co. PC Susan A. Straub (570) 923-2665Erb Inspections, Inc (570) 827-3474Terry MeyersRidge Runner...
Summit Township
Summit TownshipPatrick Jackson (Chairman)Joe L. Ayers (Vice Chairman)Jesse IansonBart Ianson 814-331-3585Carol Putt-Ayers(814) 274-7389Irvin Saler, Jr. Carol Jackson (814) 274-0219Erb Inspections, Inc (570) 827-3474F. Roger Bickleman (814) 698-2457Dan Glassmire1st...
Sweden Township
Sweden Township 185 S. Dry Run Rd, Coudersport, PA 16915Jon Blass (Chairman)Kevin Saulter (Vice Chair)Michael KnowltonMike KnowltonDebra Dehn RussellCaroline PowersMary Davis (814) 274-7757Erb Inspections, Inc (570) 827-3474F....
Sylvania Township
Sylvania Township PO Box 66, Austin, PA 16720Robert McKeirnan (Chairman)Thomas GloverEdwin Vossler Sr.Peg RotelloThomas GloverAnn M. Heitzenrater Marilyn K. Plivelic Thomas GloverPeg Rotello Rees Rudolph (814) 647-8494Erb...
Ulysses Borough
Ulysses Borough 518 Main St., Ulysses, PA 16948Brenda Langan (Mayor) Steve Riley (President)Gerald Russell (Vice President)Joseph MitchellTimothy TellerBecky ThompsonWendy HolbrookAlaina FreemanJohn GolishKirsten Williams Rebecca...
Ulysses Township
Ulysses Township 2556 SR 49 West, Ulysses, PA 16948Richard Tobias (Chairman) Richard Erickson (Vice Chairman) Dan FreemanRichard EricksonJessica Coffed (814) 848-9912Lori Nelson Olivia HoffmanCheryl Freeman (814) 203-9228Erb Inspections, Inc (570) 827-3474Terry...
West Branch Township
West Branch Township 533 Germania Rd, Galeton, PA 16922Stephen Piaquadio (Chairman) James Succowich (Vice Chair) Edward DingmanEdward DingmanKatie Bodendorf Paul Donna VanGorder Margo GerminoRachel Pagano (814) 435-3503Erb...
Wharton Township
Wharton Township 3262 Wharton Rd, Austin, PA 16720Douglas Kio, Sr. (Chairman)Douglas Kio, Jr. (Vice Chair)Andrew BothellDouglas Kio, Sr. Douglas Kio, Jr. Andrew BothellDaleen Sinnamond ReeseNici Brandt Shiela MillerMelissa...