Williamsport’s City Council held a reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, during which members were sworn in and the council elected its leadership for the year. The meeting, held in Trade Transit 1 on the first floor, included the formal oath of office, nominations and unanimous roll-call votes for council president and vice president.

A City Clerk (name not provided in the transcript) administered the oath of office to newly sworn and returning members, including those who recited their names during the oath. Council members exchanged congratulatory remarks after the swearing-in.

An unnamed council member nominated Eric (spoken in the record variously) for council president, describing him as having "sound judgment," "deep institutional knowledge" and an "unwavering commitment to Williamsport." Bonnie (first name used in the transcript) seconded the nomination. Following a motion and procedural roll-call to close nominations, the council voted by roll call: Mr. Polizzi, Ms. Katz, Mr. Milliken, Mr. Beiter and Mr. Yoder recorded "Yes" votes, and the nomination passed 5-0. The outgoing chair then ceded the meeting to the newly elected council president, who thanked fellow members for their confidence.

Council President Beiter then opened nominations for vice president and nominated Councilman Vincent Pulizzi, noting Pulizzi’s six years on council and recent work negotiating with the city’s unions — police, fire and AFSCME — and engaging nonprofits on pilot agreements. The nomination was seconded, nominations were closed by motion, and the council again took a roll-call vote that recorded affirmative votes and elected Pulizzi as vice president.

Vincent Pulizzi thanked colleagues for their confidence and said he intends to focus much of his work outside the dais while continuing efforts on momentum the council has started, with goals of prosperity and sustainability for Williamsport.

The council announced its next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Trade And Transit 2 on the third floor. The meeting concluded with a motion and second to adjourn.

No formal ordinances, contracts or budget votes were taken at this reorganization meeting; actions recorded were the swearing-in of members and the two leadership elections.