Erie operates under a mayor-council form of government, with the mayor and seven council members elected for four-year terms.
Head Official: Mayor Richard E. Filippi (D) (since 2002; current term expires December 31, 2005)
Total Number of City Employees: 800 (2005)
City Information: City of Erie, Municipal Building, 626 State St., Erie, PA 16501; telephone (814)870-1234