Leechburg Council and Mayor Race for 2025

Local elections are coming up in the next 45 days and local races of interests include Leechburg Borough with 4 council seats being up and only one incumbent running. Democrat Chuck Pascal is the lone incumbent on the ballot. Michelle Ferretti and Dina Blake are slated to be on the ballot from the primary election in May. That will mean there will be a need for a write in candidate for the fourth spot. In addition there is speculation that a fifth seat may also become available with a move from the borough by another council member. The position of Mayor is also up for election. Current Mayor Doreen Smeal will be on the ballot as she won the primary on Democrat candidate. Local Republican voices indicate that a write in candidate may also be in the works.

3 mil fire tax proposed

West Leechburg Borough council will advertise for a 3 mil fire tax according to Facebook posting by West Leechburg Volunteer Fire Department. (www.facebook.COM/WLVFD) West Leechburg residents have in the recent months have been very vocal about property taxes related to the Leechburg Area School district. Currently West Leechburg residents are taxed by the Borough at 29 mils out of a max millage of 30 mils according to Westmoreland County . According to Westmoreland county each mil of tax in West Leechburg generates $15,218.00 for the town. The 3 mil tax would equate to approximately 45,000dollars per year for fire service. West Leechburg Volunteer Fire Department Facebook post reported that the funds are needed to continue to upgrade equipment for firefighter’s safety. Facebook comments on the WLVFD Facebook is generating multiple comments both negative and positive.