Freedom Borough
Founded 1838 | 0.6 sq. mi. | People: 1,496
Borders: New Sewickley, Conway, East Rochester, Rochester Township
Freedom Government
July 8, 2026Regular meeting
Freedom council named Max Schmierer solicitor after Bernie Rabiks resigned
- Council approved a 2026-27 insurance renewal with the HDH Group for $12,519, a $257 increase, and a Richmond National public officials and employment practices renewal for $4,512, a $105 increase.
- Council approved paying bills totaling $34,466.13.
- Council has a vacant seat.
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Borough Contacts
Borough Office
freedomborough.org
901 Third Avenue
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 728-5744
Police (non-emergency)
Beaver Valley Regional Police
(724) 869-9530
Emergencies: 911
Right-To-Know Requests
Sharon A. Miller, Open Records Officer
(724) 728-5744 ext. 1
freedomborough@comcast.net
Taxes
2026 Property Tax
Total: 19.003 mills
Borough: 5.163 mills
County: 3.67 mills
Freedom Area School District: 10.17 mills
Collector: Sharon A. Miller (412) 974-9052
Other Local Taxes
Earned income: 1% (0.5% borough, 0.5% school)
Local Services Tax: $52
Realty transfer: 1%
EIT/LST collector: Berkheimer (610) 599-3139
Who Runs Freedom?
Elected
- Louis Armstrong (D)Mayor · 2030
- Sydney Eckman (D/R)Council President · 2030
- Michael Phillips (D/R)Council · 2030
- Jeremy Valles (R)Council · 2030
- Krysta ClimoCouncil · 2028 Write-in
- Kim FarrowCouncil · 2028 Write-in
- Kevin Horan (D)Council · 2028
- Jon KaercherCouncil · 2028 Write-in
- John KaercherCouncil
- Sharon A. Miller (D/R)Tax Collector · 2030
Appointed
- Sharon A. MillerSecretary · Treasurer · Open Records Officer
- Bernie RabikSolicitor
- Jessica AntellEngineer
- Mike PiroliPolice Chief
- Harry GilarnoFire Chief
- Patrick McGuireZoning Officer
- Matt HogueEmergency Management
Sources: Pa. DCED Municipal Statistics; Beaver County election results. Party is the nomination each official won in their most recent election (D/R = won both the Democratic and Republican nominations). Officials marked Write-in won their seats as write-in candidates without a party nomination, so no party is shown.
School District
Freedom Area School District
freedomareaschools.org
1702 School Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7644
Your Representatives
County Commissioners
Commissioners’ Office
Beaver County Courthouse
810 Third St.
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 770-4400
(724) 728-5700
Beaver County Courthouse
810 Third St.
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 770-4400
(724) 728-5700
State House · District 16
Rep. Rob Matzie (D)
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pahouse.com/Matzie
State Senate · District 47
Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. (R)
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senatoreldervogel.com
U.S. House · District 17
Rep. Chris Deluzio (D)
deluzio.house.gov
deluzio.house.gov
U.S. Senate
Sen. John Fetterman (D)
fetterman.senate.gov
fetterman.senate.gov
U.S. Senate
Sen. Dave McCormick (R)
mccormick.senate.gov
mccormick.senate.gov