Mayor Thomas McMahon Managing Director Carl E. Geffken, Director of Administrative Services Department Heads William M. Heim, Chief of Police William Rehr III, Chief of Fire and Rescue Services Charles Jones, Director of Public Works Daniel Robinson, Director of Community Development Charles Younger, City Solicitor

The mayor is the chief executive officer of the city. He is responsible for enforcement of the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the ordinances of the City of Reading. He has the power to appoint all department directors, with the confirmation of City Council. The Mayor's Office works in conjunction with the Office of the Managing Director in the administration of government affairs. The Mayor's Office also interacts with other departments as is needed. The mayor is aided in carrying out his responsibilities to the citizens and the council by an administrative aide and executive assistant.

"Mayor McMahon, members of Penns Common Neighborhood Group, City Public Work
employees and children from the neighborhood celebrate the official opening of the playground"