New Board of Supervisor Member Sworn In

During their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 7, the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors appointed Pam Steckler to the recently vacant Ward II Board of Supervisor position.

Former Board Member Prasenjit Mitra had to resign his position due to no longer living in Ferguson Township. The Board had thirty days from the effective date of the resignation, August 2, to appoint a qualified individual as provided in Article II of the Home Rule Charter to fill the seat until the next municipal election. The Board of Supervisors conducted interviews for potential applicants during a Special Meeting and selected Ms. Steckler to fill the position, which she will serve until December 31, 2021. 

Per the PA Election Code, Centre County will notify the political parties and request a nominee from each to face off in the November General Election (Section 979). This means that this year’s election will include two vacant At-Large seats, and one vacant Ward seat. The winner of the Ward vacancy will serve the remainder of Mr. Mitra’s unexpired term (two years) and will then be eligible to seek re-election to serve for an additional full term.

Ferguson Township greatly appreciates Ms. Steckler for filling the Board's vacancy.