Election 2025: Courtney Lang For Newtown Borough Council

Candidates running in the Nov. 4 general election are providing background about themselves and their positions on the issues to voters in these profiles, which will run in Patch individually for each candidate who submits a profile.

NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — In the town's first ward, three candidates are running for two open, four-year seats on the Newtown Borough Council.

Republican Courtney Lang is challenging incumbent Democrats Emily Heinz and Kris Bauman for election to the borough's six-member governing council.

Biological Information

Name: Courtney Lang
Age: 41
Town of residence: Newtown Borough, PA
Position sought: Newtown Borough Council – Ward 1
What Towns Does Your Position Cover: Newtown Borough, PA
Party Affiliation: Republican
Family: Single; dog mom with close extended family and friends in the Borough and Newtown Township.
Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University
• Executive MBA, Temple University – Fox School of Business
Occupation: Energy, Mobility & Sustainability Technology Program Manager at Prologis

Questions

1. Why are you running for council? If elected, what will you bring to the table?

I’m running for Borough Council to continue building on the progress Walk Friendly Newtown has made toward making Newtown safer, stronger, and more connected for everyone. As co-chair of WFN, I’ve helped secure more than $1.3 million in grant funding for pedestrian and traffic safety improvements – projects like the Frost Lane sidewalk and the upcoming North State Street connection that make daily life safer for residents, students, and visitors. I show up, I’m prepared, and I’m committed to the work this community deserves. My approach is data-driven and collaborative, built on years of experience in engineering, finance, and program management. I bring the ability to look at Borough challenges through both a strategic and practical lens – balancing safety, fiscal responsibility, and community priorities.

I work 100 percent remote and can often be found working from my front porch in the Borough. I also walk the Borough daily with my dog, Elly, giving me a firsthand look at what’s working well and where maintenance, repairs, or new opportunities are needed. Outside of my professional role, I stay engaged locally – serving as Vice Chair on the Newtown Borough Planning Commission, volunteering through Walk Friendly Newtown, teaching yoga in town, and helping at my family’s long-standing business on Sycamore Street. I believe good local government starts with showing up, listening, and delivering on the details that matter most to our community.

2. What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the town and what are your ideas for addressing them?

Safety and infrastructure remain the Borough’s most pressing priorities. I fully support our Newtown Borough Police Department – ensuring they are properly funded, equipped, and remain headquartered right here in the Borough. Newtown is a dense, close-knit community, and our police, fire, and first responders are part of that fabric. Their local presence, familiarity with our streets, and daily engagement with residents are essential to keeping our town safe and responsive. Over the past several years, Walk Friendly Newtown has made measurable progress improving pedestrian and traffic safety – and this work must continue. Projects like the Frost Lane sidewalk, the upcoming North State Street connection, and the Green Light-Go signal upgrades demonstrate that data-driven planning and strong collaboration between council, police, and residents lead to real results.

From 2017 to 2021, Newtown Borough averaged more than six motor-vehicle accidents with injuries each year. Since Walk Friendly Newtown’s efforts began in 2022, that number has dropped to just over one per year, with zero pedestrian injuries reported in 2025. That’s a clear sign this approach is working – and it’s also a reminder that ongoing investment in safety infrastructure, enforcement, and maintenance must remain a priority.

I also believe fiscal discipline is critical to maintaining public trust. By maximizing outside funding through federal, state, and regional grants and maintaining transparent oversight of Borough spending, we can continue improving our infrastructure without placing unnecessary burden on Borough taxpayers.

3. Do you have any answers to the budgetary pressures facing the town, including the escalating cost of the emergency services?

Our Borough must get back to focusing on the fundamentals – maintaining the infrastructure, utilities, and facilities that residents rely on every day. Years of deferred maintenance and scattered priorities have created what I call “maintenance debt.” When we delay upkeep, small problems grow into costly ones, and taxpayers ultimately bear the burden. Emergency services are not our only escalating costs. Sewer rates have risen 47% in the past year, with additional increases expected. Electric and natural gas costs are up more than 30% – with another rate hike already scheduled for March 2026 – and water expenses continue to climb as new PFAS regulations take effect. Every line item is rising, and the area under the curve needs to be managed smarter, not harder.

I’ve spent over 20 years working in the energy industry, developing solutions that help limited budgets achieve outsized results. At Prologis, I’m currently charged with implementing our AI strategy to improve the efficiency of our Energy, Mobility, and Sustainability business unit. That same data-driven, systems-based approach is what I’ll bring to Council – identifying efficiencies, prioritizing investments, and ensuring every Borough dollar delivers measurable value. Responsible planning and transparent budgeting must be the foundation of our decision-making. I’ll advocate for proactive maintenance schedules, realistic capital planning, and accountability in project delivery. By pursuing outside grants and leveraging partnerships – as we’ve successfully done through Walk Friendly Newtown – we can continue improving infrastructure and essential services without increasing costs for residents.