Coplay is looking for a new mayor.
Borough officials on Wednesday posted on social media that they were accepting letters of interest for the post. The new mayor would serve out the remainder of Mayor Joseph J. Bundra’s term, which expires Dec. 31, 2029.
Potential mayors must be 18, a registered voter and a Coplay resident for at least 1 year. The borough is accepting letters until May 27, and interviews will take place at a public meeting on June 26.
Bundra was appointed to the office in November 2024 to fill the post left vacant due to the death of Mayor Steve Burker in October 2024. In a post in the borough newsletter, Bundra cited unspecified health problems for his resignation.
“I’ve always appreciated the opportunity to serve Coplay to the best of my ability, including 6 years plus as Mayor and 8 years on Borough Council. I would like to thank the people of Coplay that supported me and especially the office staff who were always helpful and made serving as Mayor easier,” Bundra wrote.
Bundra’s latest term was his second as mayor. He served from 2012 to 2026, before abruptly resigning due to “personal reasons.” He was also a former councilman.
Letters of interest should be sent to: Borough of Coplay, 98 S. 4th Street, Coplay, PA 18037. For more information call the borough office at 610-262-6088.