Scranton: Municipal Government

Scranton is the county seat of Lackawanna County. The mayor and five council members are elected to four-year terms.

Head Official: Mayor Christopher A. Doherty (since 2002; current term expires January 2006)

Total Number of City Employees: 550 (2005)

City Information: City of Scranton, Municipal Building, 340 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA 18503; telephone (570)348-4100