Councilwoman Lisa Guerrera has officially resigned her council seat.
During Monday’s regular meeting, council members accepted her resignation—some reluctantly—just months shy of the end of her term.
Guerrera said the move was prompted by the abrupt sale of her home. She will be moving out of the borough making her legally unable to serve on council.
The borough will immediately advertise to fill her council seat.
Guerrera began her council journey in 2017 when her run was announced as a team effort along with Rob Brough, John Cress, and Brandon Fisher.
The foursome entered the election with a promise to focus on the issues of Ellwood Electric reform, bringing fiscal responsibility, and creating local jobs that support families to stop the exodus of young residents from Ellwood City and fill the empty storefronts along Lawrence Avenue.
At that time, they issued a joint statement to EllwoodCity.org: “In the last several years, Ellwood City has seen a huge decline in population, significant tax increases, more empty storefronts, and out-of-touch politicians using Ellwood Electric as a taxation tool. As long-time members of the community, we know that these unsustainable trends can be reversed with the right leadership. We will change Ellwood City, and look forward to working together with residents to ensure a positive future for our children.”
Guerrera and current Councilman Brough were victorious in their run.
During her time on council, Guerrera witnessed the loss of the Ellwood City Hospital; she fought for reform to the borough’s electric system; and she also fought personal battles regarding her joint Facebook page with Brough as well as her own personal page.
Following her resignation announcement, she said she wishes only the best for the Ellwood City.
“I wish you all Godspeed.”
Following the meeting, Guerrera said being on council really helped her “grow up” and gave her a different perspective sitting at the table instead of in the crowd.
Her resignation is effective immediately.
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