Mayor: Joel Day was elected to serve as Mayor of New Philadelphia in November 2015. Prior to that, Mayor Day served the City as Income Tax Administrator, a City Councilman and Council President. As Mayor, Day is the
chief administrator and promoter of a city of nearly 18,000 residents.
Service Director: Ron McAbier serves a New Philadelphia's City Service Director. The Service Director's
Office is responsible for planning, zoning, construction and maintenance within the city. It is also
responsible for issuing permits and licenses. Building permits are available online or at our office.