Lisa Glenn

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Lisa Glenn

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 20, 2025

Education

High school

William Penn High School

Personal

Birthplace

Harrisburg, PA

Religion

Non-Denominational

Profession

Businesswoman

Lisa Glenn (Democratic Party) ran for election for an at-large seat of the Harrisburg City Council in Pennsylvania. She lost in the Democratic primary on May 20, 2025.

Glenn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Lisa Glenn was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She earned a high school diploma from William Penn High School and attended Colorado Technical University. Her career experience includes working as a businesswoman.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (2025)

General election

General election for Harrisburg City Council (4 seats)

Incumbent Jocelyn Rawls, Robert Lawson, incumbent Ralph Rodriguez, and incumbent Ausha Green won election in the general election for Harrisburg City Council on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jocelyn Rawls (D)	26.9	6,817
✔	Submit photo	Robert Lawson (D)	25.1	6,371
✔	Submit photo	Ralph Rodriguez (D)	23.6	5,974
✔	Submit photo	Ausha Green (D)	23.2	5,895
		Other/Write-in votes	1.2	309

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,366
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Harrisburg City Council (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Harrisburg City Council on May 20, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jocelyn Rawls	14.4	2,214
✔	Submit photo	Robert Lawson	13.1	2,013
✔	Submit photo	Ausha Green	12.3	1,886
✔	Submit photo	Ralph Rodriguez	12.1	1,862
	Submit photo	Elyse Irvis	9.1	1,401
		Basir Vincent	8.3	1,276
	Submit photo	Willie Ross	6.1	937
	Submit photo	Sharon Horne	5.9	902
	Submit photo	Karl Singleton	5.7	882
		Lisa Glenn	5.1	785
		Lori Saulisbury	4.4	675
	Submit photo	Rich Sanders	3.1	478
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	67

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,378
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Leslie Franklin (D)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Glenn in this election.

Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Lisa Glenn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Glenn's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am not just a concerned citizen looking for a new stream of income off the backs of my city. I am a believer of unified decision making. Listening to complaints and rendering Resolutions or Ordinances is not my only contribution to the city. Offering results based resources when called to do so. Implementation of the international human rights in all affairs

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Human Rights is our Natural Law. Instill the rights back into to the community.
• Victims compensation for victims impacted by lack of resources due to crimes
• Community Participation Support of senior citizens. Encouraging projects lead by seniors to assist youth adults in daily living through their lived experiences.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Safe community engagement through Parks , recreation and enrichment

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Yes
The international Declaration of Human Rights has a facilitator guide for me to share the 30 articles of our Natural Law.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Having civility in all affairs.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be responsible in decision making and not to allow your personality to affect your response to city concerns but to be sure the impact is for the cities best interest.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave the legacy behind to my grandchildren to make something out of nothing even if that means creating a life that you can only see through your dreams that it can become a reality.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

1987 I worked with my first work in papers known as seco I worked at The domestic relations office of Harrisburg Pennsylvania Dauphin County filing papers I was only afforded the opportunity for that summer

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

We are the world. We are the children. We are the ones that make a brighter day so let's start giving. There's a choice we're making we're changing our own lives it's true we make a brighter day just you and me

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I believe it is important to make decisions based on the financial impact of the final projects presented as well as personal and professional development within the city residents.

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