This story from Spotlight PA educates readers about the local positions on their ballots and empowers them to make informed decisions.

On Nov. 4, Pennsylvania voters will choose who they want to lead the local governments that most closely impact their daily lives.

Local races for borough council, city council and township supervisors and commissioners will be on the ballot, depending on where you live. These elected officials have regular, close contact with the communities they serve. They make decisions on local taxes, public safety, affordable housing and land use.

“Local elections have a greater impact on the lives of residents, as local leaders make decisions that directly affect them, more than those at the federal and state levels,” Pennsylvania Municipal League Executive Direct

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