Gen Z has entered city hall. Meet 4 young Pa. mayors who want to bring new ideas to local gov’t
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January 28, 2026

Gen Z has entered city hall. Meet 4 young Pa. mayors who want to bring new ideas to local gov’t

Meet the mayors

By By ASHA PRIHAR Spotlight PA 

Spotlight PA spoke to four incoming young mayors, all of whom have yet to reach 30, about their ambitions, their platforms, and what drew them to the position.

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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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