{"id":9740,"date":"2025-10-21T05:45:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T05:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/9740\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T05:45:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T05:45:20","slug":"donna-reed-for-reading-city-council-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/9740\/","title":{"rendered":"Donna Reed for Reading City Council President"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Reading City Council President Donna Reed is asking for voters\u2019 continued support as she campaigns for reelection, bringing decades of leadership, community advocacy, and hands-on involvement to the role. With a track record of service stretching back to 2001, Reed emphasizes that experience matters when navigating the challenges of city government.<\/p>\n

Reed, a Reading native and seven-time elected council member, was first appointed as council president in January 2023 to complete the term of the late Jeff Waltman. Now, she is running to retain the position in her own right, pledging to uphold the principles of accountability, checks and balances, and continued progress for the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve made great strides, but we\u2019re not done yet,\u201d said Reed. \u201cI will continue to ensure that City Council remains a strong, independent body that represents the people of Reading and works collaboratively to move our city forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Legacy of Protecting Reading\u2019s Treasures<\/p>\n

Throughout her tenure, Reed has been at the forefront of key initiatives that preserve and enhance the city\u2019s landmarks and public spaces. One of her proudest accomplishments was her role in saving Antietam Lake in the early 2000s. Working alongside city and county officials, Reed helped ensure the land was protected for future generations and incorporated into the Berks County Park System.<\/p>\n

Her commitment extends to the city\u2019s most iconic symbol \u2014 the Pagoda. As a member of the Foundation for the Reading Pagoda, Reed has been instrumental in securing funding for vital improvements, ensuring this beloved landmark continues to be a cherished destination.<\/p>\n

Supporting Public Safety and Community Initiatives<\/p>\n

Public safety remains a cornerstone of Reed\u2019s platform. She has supported the Reading Police Department through funding and community programs, such as the Reading Junior Police Academy, and has been a board member of Crime Alert Berks County for over two decades.<\/p>\n

Reed continues to advocate for strengthening the city\u2019s codes enforcement, addressing blight, and enhancing economic development through public-private partnerships.<\/p>\n

Championing Reading\u2019s Cultural and Economic Assets<\/p>\n

Reed\u2019s leadership has also played a vital role in the ongoing improvements at FirstEnergy Stadium. Having attended games there since childhood, she has helped lead city investments into the stadium\u2019s infrastructure and event spaces, ensuring it remains a vibrant community hub.<\/p>\n

A Career Rooted in Service and Communication<\/p>\n

With a background in journalism, communications, and civic engagement, Reed has dedicated her career to serving the Reading community. Her involvement with local boards and organizations reflects her deep commitment to the city\u2019s future. She also serves as a board member of Crime Alert Berks County and as a trustee of the Berks History Center, reflecting her long-standing commitment to public safety and local history.<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead<\/p>\n

As she seeks reelection, Reed remains focused on addressing Reading\u2019s most pressing challenges \u2014 from public safety to infrastructure improvements and downtown revitalization.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe progress we\u2019ve made is only the beginning,\u201d she said. \u201cWith your support, we can continue building a stronger, safer, and more vibrant Reading for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Donna Reed has been endorsed by the Reading-Berks Association of Realtors.<\/p>\n

For more information about her campaign and vision for Reading, visit Donna Reed City Council President<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Events<\/p>\n

Meet & Greet
Sunday, May 18, 2025: 3 PM \u2013 5 PM
Mike\u2019s Tavern: 135 Exeter Street
RSVP: facebook.com\/events<\/a><\/p>\n

Join us for an opportunity to meet and chat with City Council President Donna Reed. You\u2019ll hear about what motivates her to continue the fight for the City of Reading. We will also have lawn signs, flyers, & refreshments. This is open to anyone in the public and we would love to see you there showing your support. We are also looking for volunteers to work the polling locations. The event begins at 3pm with food, refreshments, and networking. City Council President Reed will address the crowd at 4pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Reading City Council President Donna Reed is asking for voters\u2019 continued support as she campaigns for reelection, bringing…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9741,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[128,130,129],"class_list":["post-9740","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-reading","tag-reading-city","tag-reading-city-headlines","tag-reading-city-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9740","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9740"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9740\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9740"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9740"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9740"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}