Speers Council elects leadership, assigns committee chairs in reorganization meeting

The Borough of Speers Council held its annual reorganization meeting Jan. 5, 2026, where members nominated leadership and set committee assignments for the year. Curtis Rice was nominated for council president (moved by John Sauer and seconded by Ms. Barcelona), and Kerry McCorkle was nominated for vice president by Rice. The transcript records the nominations but does not show a recorded roll-call vote.

Rice announced committee chairs for 2026: Finance – Kerry McCorkle; Borough Improvement – John Sauer; Parks – Ms. Barcelona; MS4 – Mrs. Devine; Grants – Ms. Hartley; Streets & Public Safety – Mr. Rice. The Equipment & Supplies chair remains open. Council also decided to advertise the open council seat, with "letters of interest will be due 1/20/2026," according to the minutes. The meeting record does not show the final vote outcomes for the leadership nominations.