Editing Saxonburg, Pennsylvania (section)

===First woman mayor===
In November 2009, Jody Pflueger was elected as mayor as a write-in candidate, defeating the 12-year incumbent. She is both the city's first Democratic and first female mayor. While in office, Mayor Pflueger had the position of Police Chief reinstated in the small city. Pflueger was succeeded by [[Pamela Bauman]] in 2013, who died in office. William Gillespie was elected in a special election to complete the remainder of Bauman's term. As of 2023, Gillespie remains in office. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.saxonburgpa.com/mayor.html|title=Mayor|website=Saxonburg Borough}}</ref>