York City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Scott Van
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Scott Van Esch, the incumbent, is running for York City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 4 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Scott Van EschYou’re reading
- 02Amy Lehman
- 03Doreen LopezIncumbent
- 04Richard McDougall
- 05Stephen R. PostierIncumbent
Background
- About
- Scott Van Esch has served on the York City Council since December 2018. His current term expires December 2026.
Stephen R. Postier, Scott Van Esch, Doreen Lopez, Richard McDougall and Amy Lehman are the five candidates for the four seats. York County Clerk
On the record: Scott Van Esch
6 sourced01Landfill rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 2446 amending the city's garbage and trash code to raise landfill rates (passed 6-2, September 2026).
Council voteCity of York · Sep 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Golf carts and UTVs2 sourced positions
Voted no on an ordinance to allow golf cars on city streets (failed 3-5, August 2026).
Council voteCity of York · Aug 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 2436 allowing UTVs on city streets with an annual registration and $100 fee (passed 8-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of York · Aug 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Project Access York2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-17 approving preliminary plans, specifications and estimates for Project Access York (4-1 with three members absent, July 2026).
Council voteCity of York · Jul 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to authorize an eminent domain petition against McDonald's Corporation to obtain easements for Project Access York (passed 8-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of York · Sep 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Property tax and budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-27 setting the city property tax rate at $0.230 per $100 of assessed value (passed 8-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of York · Sep 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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