The records for the Local Government Committee from the 1985-1986 session, the Democrats in the majority. The Chairs were Lester K. Fryer (Majority) and A. Carville Foster, Jr (Minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Boroughs were Roger F. Duffy (Majority) and William D. Mackowski (Minority). The Chairs for the Subcommittee on Townships were John Showers (Majority) and William Telek (Minority). The Chairs for the Subcommittee on Counties were Ron Gamble (Majority) and John Kennedy (Minority). The Secretary was John H. Broujos (Majority).