Chaz Hollis Bolte Mayor Emsworth

Why Do I Want To Be Mayor?

I believe in the power of communities coming together.

I grew up in Shaler, PA and attended Slippery Rock University where I earned a BS in Multimedia Technology.  After graduation my wife Jennifer and I moved to Brooklyn, NY where I worked for the communications department of the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Council.  In that position I helped teach trade unions and labor groups how to organize using new media and the internet.  Now we call Emsworth home and are raising our two young sons here.  

I grew up in a community full of positive leaders in their prime giving selflessly of themselves for the betterment of everyone.  Now out of gratitude to those who came before I feel a calling to serve my community in the same way.  Emsworth deserves leadership that treats its citizens with respect and is always willing to listen and lend a helping hand. 

Let’s change Emsworth together!

Upcoming events

SEP 27, 2025 — SAT. 10:00AM – 3:00PM

Ben Avon Fall Festival

Presented by the Avon Club, the Ben Avon Fall Festival is an amazing annual event that highlights the best of our community. Come meet me and the other borough government candidates at the Ben Avon Democrats table while you meet shop from local vendors and eat amazing treats!

OCT 19, 2025 — SUN. 12:00 – 2:00PM

Coffee With the Candidates at Anchor and Anvil

Meet your local Borough government candidates and have a coffee and a treat at Anchor and Anvil in Ben Avon.

NOV 4, 2025 — TUES. 8:00AM – 8:00PM

Election Day

Everyone in Emsworth no matter their Ward votes together at the Borough Building on Center Avenue. Particpate in democracy and come meet me and the Emsworth Democrats who will be available to speak to throughout the day.