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Caroline Payne

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

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Background

Caroline Payne was identified in 2026 coverage as a Lycoming College political science professor. She was elected to the seven-member Williamsport Government Study Commission in the May 19, 2026 primary—not as a candidate for that office on the November 3 general-election ballot.

Sources: Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport Sun-Gazette

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 Payne.

    Williamsport Home Rule

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