New Salem has an elected 7-member Borough Council which plays a central role in borough government. Council sets policy, enacts legislation, adopts budgets, controls expenditures, appoints advisory commissions and boards, and hires employees. Council members are elected to four-year terms, with either 3 or 4 members up for election every 2 years.
Council elects a president, vice-president, and president pro tem from its ranks. The president, in coordination with council, appoints council committees and chairpersons, who are responsible for overall policy implementation.
Council Members
| Borough Council Member | Position | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Kim E. Martin | President | Dec. 31, 2025 |
| William F. Baldauf | Vice-President | Dec. 31, 2027 |
| Peter E. Partridge | President Pro-Tem | Dec. 31, 2027 |
| Harvey E. Thumma | Council Member | Dec. 31, 2025 |
| Sue Ann Becker | Council Member | Dec. 31, 2025 |
| George Donavos | Council Member | Dec. 31, 2027 |
| Bryan Pugh | Council Member | Dec. 31, 2025 |
Committee Members
(President is de facto member of all)
| Committee | Chair | Additional Members |
|---|---|---|
| Sidewalks | Bryan Pugh | Sue Becker |
| Highways | Harvey Thumma | Bryan Pugh |
| Sewer | Peter Partridge | William Baldauf |
| Building | Sue Becker | Harvey Thumma |
| Fire | Peter Partridge | Bryan Pugh |
| Police | George Donavos, William Baldauf | Sue Becker |
| Admin/Personnel | William F. Baldauf | Peter Partridge |
Advisory Committees
| Committee | Representative | Alternate |
|---|---|---|
| Local Government Advisory Committee | Kim Martin | Sue Becker |
| York Area Earned Income Tax Bureau | Edward Mundorf | Peter Partridge |
| Pennsylvania State Associations of Boroughs | Peter Partridge | Kim Martin |
| Stormwater Consortium | David Lipinski | Harvey Thumma |
| Northern York County Regional Police Dept. Representative | George Donavos | Kim Martin |