Valencia Council Approved Mayor Trosky’s Resignation
The borough council accepted Lori Trosky’s resignation as she plans to relocate to Florida.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
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The Valencia borough council unanimously approved the resignation of Mayor Lori Trosky on October 12. Trosky, who cited taxes as her reason for leaving, will officially vacate the position on October 28.
Why it matters
The departure leaves the borough without a mayor, triggering a 30-day window for the council to appoint a successor before a vacancy board must be formed. This leadership change occurs as the council prepares to debate a 2027 budget that currently includes a proposed tax hike.
The 2027 budget draft features a 2.5-mil property tax increase to address financial gaps. Officials hope a proposed $80,200 contribution from St. Barnabas Health System will help offset the need for this tax hike.
The players
Lori Trosky
She is the outgoing Mayor of Valencia who resigned from her position to relocate to Florida.
Judie Geortz
She was appointed as the vacancy chair by the Valencia borough council.
Roger Grey
He is a member of the Valencia borough council who cast the dissenting vote against the appointment of the vacancy chair.
St. Barnabas Health System
This health organization proposed an $80,200 contribution to the borough.
The details
Following the approval of Trosky's resignation, the council appointed Judie Geortz as the vacancy chair in a 2-1 vote. Council member Roger Grey opposed the appointment, expressing a desire to consider Geortz for the mayor role instead of the chair position.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: Trosky submitted her resignation.
October 12, 2026: Council unanimously approved the resignation.
October 28, 2026: Mayor position becomes officially vacant.
November 9, 2026: Council hopes to appoint a new mayor.
November 23, 2026: Council will vote on the 2027 budget.
Market Landscape
The council's adherence to the Pennsylvania Borough Code vacancy appointment procedures ensures a legal transition of power during this leadership shift. This process dictates the strict 30-day timeline the council must follow to appoint a replacement mayor.
Residents may see their tax burden change if the 2.5-mil property tax increase is approved during the November budget vote. The arrival of the $80,200 contribution from St. Barnabas Health System remains a critical factor for taxpayers hoping to avoid that increase.
The takeaway
The vacancy in the mayor's office highlights the importance of public participation in local municipal governance and budget planning. Residents should attend upcoming public meetings to voice their concerns regarding potential tax adjustments and the appointment of the next mayor.
What happens next
The council plans to appoint a new mayor at the November 9 public meeting and will hold a vote on the 2027 budget on November 23.
Further reading
For more updates on local government leadership changes, visit the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Butlereagle.
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