2021 York County Directory of Public Officials
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Krystal Hilt 2021 Directory of Public Officials York County at a glance… York County is comprised of 911 square miles As shown, the population of York County has and the County’s landscape is varied. The City increased steadily. With an average increase of of York and its environs, along with other 12% per decade, it has outpaced the growth of established growth areas throughout the County, the State. are areas in which development is well suited. The County’s rich agricultural history continues In 2017, 5.7% of the population was under the in the rural areas today. The County’s natural age of 5 years and 16.2% was over the age of resources and open spaces are protected. 65 years. The median age is 40.7 years. Approximately 89% of the total population is Although officially founded in 1749, York White and 6.9% are Hispanic. County’s history predates that. The Susquehannocks settled in the Lower Population Susquehanna River Valley in the early 1600. The 500,000 434,972 448,273 area officially opened to settlers in 1733. The 381,751 400,000 339,574 312,963 Continental Congress convened in York and the 272,603 Articles of Confederation were adopted in 1778. 300,000 238,336 The years preceding the Civil War saw growth 200,000 and shift from iron industry to related industries. 100,000 The Confederates invaded York County in 1863, 0 just prior to the Battle of Gettysburg. In the 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2018 1880s, public utilities began to appear in York City. In 1940, York business leaders created There are approximately 235,000 persons in the “the York Plan,” which becomes a national model workforce. Among the top employers are York for WWII manufacturing. Rocky Ridge County Hospital, the Federal and County governments, Park opened in 1968. Development boomed Wal-Mart Associates, Giant Food Stores, and with 66,850 housing units added from 1970- Wellspan. 2000. The County of York adopted its first comprehensive plan in 1992. In 1994, the 17- The median household income is $61,707. month Caterpillar strike began and in 1996, the 10.3% of individuals are below poverty. plant closed. There are 2,067 farms comprised of 252,713 The York County Heritage Program has acres. The market value of agricultural products designated 47 heritage resources to highlight the sold in York County is $261 million. County’s historic, cultural and natural features. Check them out at Exploring York County’s There are 16 public school districts in York Heritage at www.ycpc.org. County. There are 68,933 students (K-12) enrolled in public school. Table of Contents Page U.S. Legislators ................................................................................................................................. 1 State Senators ................................................................................................................................... 2 State Representatives........................................................................................................................ 3 19th Judicial District Judges ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Magisterial District Judges ........................................................................................................... 5 County of York Officials ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Board of Assessments and Appeals ........................................................................................... 11 General Authority of Southcentral PA ......................................................................................... 11 Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad Preservation Authority ......................................................... 12 Redevelopment Authority of the County of York ......................................................................... 12 Central Pennsylvania Transportation Authority........................................................................... 13 York County Advisory Board of Parks and Recreation ............................................................... 13 York County Agricultural Land Preservation Board .................................................................... 14 York County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council ................................................................ 15 York County Children, Youth, and Family Advisory Council ....................................................... 16 York County Conservation District Board of Directors ................................................................ 17 York County Hospital Authority .................................................................................................. 18 York County Industrial Development Authority ........................................................................... 19 York County Library System Board of Directors ......................................................................... 20 York County Parks Foundation Charitable Trust ........................................................................ 20 York County Planning Commission ............................................................................................ 21 York County Rail Trail Authority ................................................................................................. 22 York County Solid Waste and Refuse Authority ......................................................................... 23 City of York Officials ...................................................................................................................................... 25 Civil Service Board ..................................................................................................................... 27 Consolidated Board of Appeals .................................................................................................. 27 City Revitalization & Improvement Zone Authority (CRIZ) .......................................................... 27 General Authority ....................................................................................................................... 28 Health (Board of) ........................................................................................................................ 28 Historic Architectural Review Board ........................................................................................... 28 Housing Authority ....................................................................................................................... 29 Human Relations Commission ................................................................................................... 29 Planning Commission ................................................................................................................ 29 Redevelopment Authority of the City of York .............................................................................. 30 Sewer Authority .......................................................................................................................... 30 Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) ............................................................ 30 York Business Improvement District Authority (Downtown Inc.) ................................................. 31 Zoning Hearing Board ................................................................................................................ 31 Page York County Municipalities Carroll Township ........................................................................................................................ 34 Chanceford Township ................................................................................................................ 36 Codorus Township ..................................................................................................................... 38 Conewago Township.................................................................................................................. 40 Cross Roads Borough ................................................................................................................ 42 Dallastown Borough ................................................................................................................... 44 Delta Borough ............................................................................................................................ 46 Dillsburg Borough ...................................................................................................................... 48 Dover Borough ........................................................................................................................... 50 Dover Township ......................................................................................................................... 52 East Hopewell Township ............................................................................................................ 54 East Manchester Township ........................................................................................................ 56 East Prospect Borough .............................................................................................................. 58 Fairview Township ..................................................................................................................... 60 Fawn Township .........................................................................................................................