About the Candidate
Municipal Experience
As the appointed Borough Manager of Wesleyville in Erie County, I am honored to serve a community I care deeply about. My commitment to public service runs deep, and this role has allowed me to gain hands-on experience in every aspect of municipal government.
Key areas of leadership include:
- Public Safety & Services: Collaborating with Police, Fire, EMS, and Public Works Departments.
- Financial Management: Overseeing four funds and a $3 million annual budget.
- Infrastructure & Operations: Managing projects related to parks, roads, pensions, and insurance.
- Transparency & Communication: Acting as Public Information Officer, producing PSAs during emergencies like Snowmageddon 2024, and managing Wesleyville.gov.
- Community & Economic Development: Leading zoning reforms and supporting small business growth along the Borough’s traditional main street.
Education
Penn State Behrend’s Black School of Business
- Master’s in Project Management
- Dual bachelors in Business Economics and International Business
Endorsements
I’ve had the privilege of working closely with many incredible people who have seen me in action. Some have generously chosen to offer their endorsement for my candidacy for Erie County Council.
Candidate Contact
Marcus Jacobs
Phone – 814 480 – 0731
Email – maj@votemarcus.org
Mailing Address – PO Box 94 Harborcreek, PA 16421