Home Rule

Williamsport voters on Tuesday approved a ballot question to form a commission to study the city’s form of government.

With voters' approval in hand, Williamsport's Home Rule Study Commission has two key goals for the coming weeks: Get sworn in and start scheduling meetings.

Voters approved a Williamsport government study commission to examine recommendations on a home rule charter. Its recommendations would then be presented to the public for review and a final vote in 2027.

Williamsport voters will be asked to approve a seven-member commission that would study the city's form of government with an eye toward ultimately adopting a home rule charter. A charter would allow greater control over local decisions such as zoning, taxation, and public services.