Luzerne County Council
Luzerne County Council | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
Term limits | 3 consecutive terms, resets after leaving office |
| History | |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Preceded by | Board of County Commissioners |
| Leadership | |
Jimmy Sabatino, Democratic | |
Brittany Stephenson, Democratic | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 11 |
Political groups |
Democratic: 8 seats
Republican: 3 seats |
Length of term | 4 years |
| Elections | |
| Plurality-at-large voting | |
Last election | November 4, 2025 (5 seats) |
Next election | Primary: May 18, 2027 General: November 2, 2027 (6 seats) |
| Meeting place | |
| Luzerne County Courthouse in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | |
| Website | |
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The Luzerne County Council is the governing body of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The council meets at the Luzerne County Courthouse in Wilkes-Barre. There are eleven members on the assembly (eight Democrats and three Republicans). The chair is both the highest-ranking officer on the council and the head of county government for ceremonial purposes. When the group is not in session, the officer's duties often include acting as its representative to the outside world and its spokesperson. The current chair is Jimmy Sabatino.