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Valerie L. Fessler

City of Williamsport Government Study Commissioner (up to seven seats)

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Background

Fessler is Williamsport’s director of community and economic development and was elected to the seven-member Government Study Commission in the May 19, 2026 primary. The sources reviewed do not state how long she has lived in Williamsport.

Sources: Williamsport Sun-Gazette, “Williamsport ballots to allow vote for or against Home Rule commission”, WVIA, “Williamsport voters approve home rule study commission”

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

  • Home Rule

    The shared Williamsport Home Rule site advocates voting yes to study Home Rule, explaining that the commission would study the existing city government and consider whether to recommend a home rule charter. The site does not give a separate, individual position statement from Fessler.

    Williamsport Home Rule

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