The Corry City Council held its 2026 reorganization meeting on Monday, formally swearing in newly elected and returning officials and approving a wide range of appointments for the upcoming year.
Jeffrey T. Fike was sworn in as mayor, joined by returning council members William J. Roche and Andrew Sproveri, along with newly elected council member Charles “Chuck” Gray. Gray previously served the community as Director of Impact Corry, a local nonprofit organization.
Following the oath of office, council moved through roll call and proceeded with annual organizational appointments.
Mayor Fike addressed those in attendance, thanking residents, supporters, and his family for their encouragement throughout the election process.
“I would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming outpouring of support we’ve been shown over the last year,” Fike said. “Speaking on behalf of city council, we will be working with you and for you to advance as many plans and projects as possible in the time we have.”
He also stressed transparency and shared leadership.
“The mayor is just another member of a five-person panel,” Fike said. “All projects and ideas will be shared thoroughly among the entire city council and the public.”
Council then approved the following appointments for 2026:
Department Directors
• William Roche, Director of Finance and Accounts and Deputy Mayor
• Andrew Sproveri, Director of Public Safety
• Charles Gray, Director of Streets and Public Improvements
• William Hammond III, Director of Parks and Public Property
City Officers
• Morgan Mosher, City Treasurer (two-year term)
• David Mitchell, City Controller (four-year term)
• Joanne Smith, City Administrator
• Gary Johnson, Zoning Officer
• Ryan Card, Deputy Zoning Officer
Police and Fire
• Jordan Kitchen, Chief of Police
• Ryan Card, Fire Chief
• Christopher Young, Deputy Fire Chief
Authorities and Boards
• Brad Russell, Municipal Authority (five-year term)
• Brock Allen, Airport Authority (reappointed, five-year term)
• Mark Brenner, Airport Authority (vacant term)
• James Myers, Planning Commission (reappointed, five-year term)
• Richard Neiswonger, Civil Service Board
• Tim Freeland, Civil Service Board Alternate
• Mark Ziegler, Civil Service Board Alternate
• Kevin Williams, Golf Commission (reappointed)
• Skip Laird, Golf Commission (reappointed)
• Mike Comitz, Golf Commission (reappointed)
• Mark Hayes, International Property Maintenance Code Board
Additional administrative motions approved authorized signers for city bank accounts and pension plans, as well as voting delegates to county and regional agencies.
The meeting concluded with council adopting multiple resolutions related to pension authorization and intergovernmental representation, formally completing the city’s organizational business for 2026.
