Indiana Borough Elected officials
Mayor of Indiana Borough
Charles Simelton was elected Mayor of Indiana on November 4, 2025. He took the oath of office on January 5, 2026, making him the first African-American to hold the position. A longtime community advocate, Mayor Simelton is committed to fostering economic development, the continued enhancement of public safety, and continuing to building stronger connections between the borough and IUP.
Outside of public service, Mayor Simelton has a background in working with at-risk youth as a mentor and counselor, supporting local outreach programs, working with homeless individuals with mental health concerns and homeless veterans during his time with ICCAP. He also has a background in coaching youth football and wrestling, and high school football at Indiana Area Sr. High School. He is passionate about community engagement and he is dedicated to keeping Indiana Borough a warm, welcoming place to live.
"The Vision I have for Indiana is simple: safety is priority, a community that thrives, and a place where every voice Matters" - Mayor Charles Simelton
Council of indiana borough
Indiana Borough Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month (following the first Monday) at 7:00 PM. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of the George E. Hood Municipal Building, located at 80 North 8th Street, Indiana, PA 15701.
Borough Council members are elected by district and are required to apportion districts so that each contains approximately the same number of residents, in accordance with the most recent United States Census. In May 2022, an Ad Hoc Committee was established to review the governing structures of comparable municipalities throughout the Commonwealth. The committee’s research and formal recommendations were presented at the July 2022 Work Session held at Borough Hall. Based on these recommendations, Indiana Borough was reapportioned into two wards, East and West, with four Council members elected from each ward. The current ward map can be accessed here.
Additional information regarding the Municipal Reapportionment can be found here.
WEST WARD ONE
EAST WARD TWO
Public meeting information
Indiana Borough Council Meetings and Work Sessions are open to the public and can be attended virtually or in-person. More information can be found on our calendar. Council meetings are recorded and are available to the public on our YouTube. All other committee meeting agendas and minutes can be accessed in our document center or at the links below.