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Home Rule Information Sessions

The Home Rule Study Commission has developed a proposed Home Rule Charter for the City of Lancaster. The Commission is seeking feedback on the draft charter from city residents.

Charter Comparison (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions


Here's how you can share your input:

  • Attend one of three information sessions on 7/29 (City Hall, 6 pm), 7/31 (Virtual, 6:30 pm), 8/6 (City Hall, 6 pm).
  • Attend a regularly scheduled Home Rule Study Commission meeting, see the calendar online at cityoflancasterpa.gov.
  • Submit your feedback on the charter online using the form linked below.

You can learn more about home rule at cityoflancasterpa.gov/home-rule.

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Phases

Phases overview
Phase 2: Finalize the Home Rule Charter
Finalize the Home Rule Charter
Phase 4: Home Rule on the Ballot!
Home Rule on the Ballot!

Home Rule on the Ballot!

November 5, 2024 5:00 AM - November 6, 2024 5:00 AM

On November 5th Lancaster City voters will decide whether to adopt a Home Rule Charter for the City of Lancaster. The Sorace Administration is recommending Home Rule as a solution to help build a stronger, more equitable Lancaster. By adopting Home Rule, Lancaster could have more tools to control expenses and provide for other ways to raise revenues besides property taxes.

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Events

Past events

  • Event date: July 29th, 2024 from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

  • Event date: July 31st, 2024 at 10:30 PM to August 1st, 2024 at 12:00 AM.

    Online meeting link

    Online meeting

    Registrants

    2 registrants

  • Event date: August 6th, 2024 from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

    Registrants

    1 registrant

  • Event date: September 26th, 2024 from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

    Location

    816 College Ave

    Registrants

    1 registrant

  • Event date: October 2nd, 2024 from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

    Location

    1020 Lehigh Avenue

  • Event date: October 3rd, 2024 from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

    Location

    520 North Street

  • Event date: October 10th, 2024 from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

    Location

    515 Hershey Avenue

    Registrants

    1 registrant

  • Event date: October 24th, 2024 from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

    Location

    120 North Duke Street