2025 Municipal Elections

Your Borough needs you to serve as an elected official!

The Borough, established in 1912, has been guided by elected community members who have stepped forward to represent the interests of its 3,229 residents.

Local government is the most accessible and responsive form of government, offering a unique opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on your community.

Open Positions

The Borough has several positions up for election on November 4th, 2025.

  • 3 Council Seats – Currently held by Regina Julius, Steve Alfieri, and Jake Wilder
  • Mayor – Currently held by E. Paul Johnson II.
  • Tax Collector – Currently held by Lisa Huff, appointed after Marlene Silbaugh’s retirement. The Tax Collector is responsible for collecting the Borough’s property taxes.

These positions require a petition with 10 signatures from registered Wesleyville voters who are affiliated with the same political party.

For detailed information on signature requirements, attend the presentation below and/or contact the County Elections Office. Contact information is linked below.

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IMPORTANT – Candidate Information Session

The County is hosting a candidate information session to inform interested individuals in the election process.

Hirt Auditorium in the Blasco Library on Wednesday, February 5th from 5-6:30 pm.

If you are considering running, it is highly recommended that you attend.


Topics for Discussion at the Information Session Include:

  • Circulating Nomination Petitions
  • Important Dates
  • Signature requirements
  • Campaign Finance Reporting
The municipal elections are managed on a county level. For more information about running for office, visit their official website. The contact information is below:

Erie County Elections Office

Website: CLICK HERE

Address: Erie County Courthouse, 140 West Sixth Street, Room 112, Erie, PA 16501

Phone: 814-451-6275

Email: voterreg@eriecountypa.gov

In simple terms, elected officials oversee the Borough’s operations and serve the community at large.

The Borough Council holds the highest authority, while the Mayor oversees public safety and serves as the community’s spokesperson.

The Borough provides many essential services, including:

  • Operating a 24/7 police department
  • Maintaining a full-time Public Works department
  • Upkeeping streets, sewers, and other vital infrastructure
  • Managing parks and community facilities

As an elected official, you could have a direct influence on all of these areas. In a small Borough, it’s especially rewarding to see the tangible impact of your contributions.

Tax Collector –

Borough Council & Mayor –

These elected positions are voluntary and part-time. As a cash-strapped community, the Borough’s elected officials have traditionally chosen to serve without pay, allowing funds to be allocated to other essential projects.

The minimum time commitment is attending the Borough Council’s biweekly public meeting, which typically lasts around 2 hours. Additional responsibilities may arise, but these can be flexible to accommodate the individual’s schedule.

Engaged elected officials are crucial to ensuring proper representation of the community’s constituents.

Running for an elected position in your local Borough offers a unique opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on your community.

In a small town, the changes you help create will be tangible and felt close to home, giving you the chance to see the immediate effects of your work on the lives of your neighbors and your community.

  • February 5th – Erie County Election Office hosting Candidate Information Session.
  • February 18th – First day to circulate nomination petitions.
  • March 11th – Last day to file nomination petitions for the primaries May 20th – Municipal Primary Election
  • March 12th – First day for Independent candidates to circulate and file nomination p
  • August 1st – Last day for independent candidates to circulate and file nomination papers
  • November 4th – Municipal Election

CLICK HERE for a full detailed list of dates provided by the County.

Once the nomination window closes and candidates are confirmed, the Borough will take two steps:

  • Request that candidates complete a survey to create profiles, which will be posted on Wesleyville.gov/2025candidates for residents to review.
  • Schedule a Borough Hall Question & Answer Session, offering constituents the opportunity to meet the candidates.