The Portland Borough Council consists of 7 voting members with staggered terms and the Borough Mayor.
Mayor Heather Fischer, elected 4 year term, 01/01/2022 – 12/31/2025
Council, President, Lance J. Prator, elected 4 year term, 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027
Council, Vice President, Stephanie Steele, elected 4 year term, 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027
Councilwoman, Karen Pfeiffer, elected 4 year term, 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027
Councilman, Patrick McHugh, elected 4 year term, 01/01/2022 – 12/31/2025
Councilwoman, Lisa M. Prator, elected 2 year term, 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2025
Councilwoman, Susan Ivancich, appointed 2 year term, 3/04/2024 – 12/31/2025
Councilman, Bruce Cialfi, appointed 2 year term, 08/05/2024 – 12/31/2025
Appointments are made to vacant council seats and the appointment is then held until the next election date. In order to be considered for an appointment one must be a Borough resident of 1 year or more and be registered to vote in the Borough of Portland, Northampton County, PA.