Description
The Mayor serves as the Borough’s chief executive and law enforcement official, preserving public order, enforcing Borough ordinances, leading during emergencies, and reporting on the Borough’s condition and needs to Council.
The Mayor
James P. McBreen (Term ends 2030)
Port Carbon Code
The Mayor reviews and approves the following applications and permits authorized by Borough ordinance and state law to help ensure public safety, regulatory compliance, and the orderly use of Borough property and resources.
PA Borough Code
The Mayor serves as the Borough’s chief law enforcement officer, responsible for preserving public peace, enforcing Borough ordinances, and overseeing the police department. The Mayor also reports on the condition of the Borough, recommends measures to Council, and signs official documents. During emergencies, the Mayor is authorized to take actions necessary to protect the public and maintain order.
Chief Burgess & Mayor Timeline
The information on this page was compiled from official Port Carbon Borough Council minutes, archived ordinances, election records, newspaper accounts, and other historical municipal records. Borough Council terms and council numbering are based on the reorganization schedule established by the Pennsylvania Borough Code of 1927, which provides for council reorganization every two years.
This historical record is intended to preserve the history of Port Carbon’s municipal government and honor those who have served the Borough. It was researched and compiled by Jim McBreen and will be updated as additional historical records are verified.
Schuylkill County Election Bureau
Pennsylvania Borough Code
