Mayor Joel Long has been a true bipartisan leader. In a time where our country is so divided, he has served as a sane, moderate voice for Lock Haven. Mayor Long has continued to put our city over party, as he always has. He uses his vast experience to best serve our city and help guide the city council. Mayor Long understands fiscal responsibility, and works to get the city what it needs without spending recklessly.

Mayor Joel Long has worked with the city to help create a place for businesses to thrive. The local businesses in Lock Haven are doing very well. While main street America is dying, our businesses are thriving in Lock Haven. New businesses continue to come set up shop in Lock Haven, due to the favorable environment for business that Mayor Long and the city council have helped create for our city. Take a walk through Main Street in Lock Haven, to see the best our city has to offer!

The COVID-19 pandemic was hard on many of Lock Haven's citizens and local businesses. State restrictions made it hard for local businesses to survive this difficult time in most places. Mayor Long and the council helped our local businesses survive COVID-19 restrictions, by doing things like starting the pedestrian mall. An action which helped businesses greatly, and still helps draw in business, even after COVID-19 restrictions ended. Unlike most places, Lock Haven gained many new businesses during the pandemic, rather than lose a bunch. Our local businesses are now thriving.

Mayor Joel Long and the city council approved Lock Haven's first comprehensive plan in 15 years, tilted Destination Lock Haven. This plan is set to span over the next 10 years, to improve our city. The plan outlines how the city can improve the life of its residents, local businesses, visitors, etc., over the 10 year timeframe. The plan will help to bring more visitors to our city as well, which in turn helps our local economy. This is a forward thinking plan, which shows Mayor Long and the city council's commitment to improving the city of Lock Haven for many years to come.