Election 2025: Emily Heinz 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.

Incumbent Democrats Emily Heinz and Kris Bauman are running for re-election to the borough's six-member governing council. They are being challenged by Republican Courtney Lang in the General Election.

Name: Emily Heinz
Age: 41
Town of residence: Newtown Borough
Position sought: Newtown Borough Councilor
What Towns Does Your Position Cover: Newtown Borough
Party Affiliation: Democratic
Family: Single, Dog Mom (7-year-old Georgia)
Education: The University of Memphis, B.M., Music Business
Occupation: Production Manager

Questions

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

I am running for re-election to Newtown Borough Council from Ward 1 to continue serving the community where I grew up. Now in my fourth year on Council, I currently have the honor of serving as Council President. I’m committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful environment and approach my work with a strong sense of teamwork and responsibility.

During my time on Council, I have also served as vice president and as liaison to several committees, including the Recreation Board; Streets, Lights, and Properties; HARB; JHC; Budget and Finance; Walk Friendly Newtown; Police Committee; and Fire Services Committee.

If re-elected, I will continue to draw on the experience and insight gained over the past several years, while bringing forward new ideas and a dedication to working constructively with everyone for the good of our community.

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

Pedestrian safety remains one of the most important issues in the Borough. Over the past four years, we’ve made meaningful progress. Along with my fellow councilors, I helped oversee the installation of a new street light with pedestrian lead time at Washington and Lincoln, the addition of a sidewalk on Frost Lane, and initiated the grant process for a new sidewalk along the State Street curve. We also supported several police-led initiatives to raise driver and pedestrian awareness. While these are encouraging steps, there’s still more to do. As a co-founding member of Walk Friendly Newtown, I remain committed to supporting the great work they’re currently doing as well as their efforts moving forward.

Based on community feedback, it’s also clear that we need to improve how we communicate. Many residents still feel out of the loop, despite our outreach efforts. We’re taking steps to modernize our website and implement a more robust, user-friendly communication system that will help keep everyone better informed and connected. Other priorities if re-elected include the re-establishment of a Main Streets program or similar revitalization efforts on State Street and continuing efforts to protect the historical integrity of the Borough.

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

I know rising costs are putting pressure on the Borough, especially for essential emergency services. I want to protect these services while being smart with our budget by exploring shared resources, pursuing grants, and focusing spending where it matters most. By staying open and involving the community, we can keep our town safe without overburdening residents.