Chad-Alan Carr

Chad-Alan Carr is announcing his candidacy for Mayor of Gettysburg Borough in the primary election on May 20, 2025, with voting polls at the Gettysburg Volunteer Fire Department, the Gettysburg Area Rec Park, and the Gettysburg College Union Building.

“I am grateful for the support I have received from this community, and I feel I can give back even more as a champion for Gettysburg as its next Mayor,” says Carr. “Since moving here 17 years ago, I have worked to bring people together to share peace, love, happiness, and equality in Gettysburg. I will continue to do so, but I also believe Gettysburg needs stronger transparency and accountability to our community, and as Mayor, I plan to improve that.”

Chad-Alan Carr is the Founding Executive/Artistic Director for the Gettysburg Community Theatre which opened in 2009, creating a safe space for educational, volunteer, and performance opportunities for all ages and abilities. In 2011, he chartered the International Thespian Society Troupe at Gettysburg Area High School, and in 2014, he brought the Eastern States Regional Premiere of The Penguin Project Foundation—a theatre program for youth with special needs and their peer mentors—to Gettysburg.

In 2017, Chad-Alan organized the inaugural Gettysburg Pride Fest, which he continues to chair annually. Chad-Alan has also been honored to speak on campus at Gettysburg College for the Department of Theatre, Public Policy, and Women & Gender Studies. He has participated in panels for education and awareness at Gettysburg High School and served as a speaker during the Adams County Career Day, organized by the Gettysburg/Adams Chamber of Commerce.

Chad-Alan has facilitated educational trips for Gettysburg students to visit NYC where youth were able to meet professional actors, playwrights, and directors. Another milestone came in 2019 when he helped host the AACT National Festival in Gettysburg, bringing hundreds of community theatre artists to the town. During the event, Gettysburg Mayor Ted Streeter presented Chad-Alan with the Key to the Borough of Gettysburg.

A strong advocate for equality and inclusion, Chad-Alan introduced the concept of a Non-Discrimination Ordinance to the Borough of Gettysburg Council in 2019 to ensure fair treatment for all residents. After a year of work, the Council voted unanimously to adopt and enact it. In 2020, Chad-Alan was awarded the Peacemaker of the Year Award from the Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice. In 2024, Chad-Alan directed the first-ever in-person Miss Gettysburg Scholarship Competition, officially joining the renowned Miss Pennsylvania and Miss America system.

In 2021, Chad-Alan was elected Council Member At Large for the Borough of Gettysburg where he has had a strong voting record of supporting the Police Department and Public Works. Chad-Alan feels confident that he can help bring even better oversight to Public Safety because of his experience working on Council.

Chad-Alan welcomes any questions and greatly appreciates anyone interested in supporting his campaign as a volunteer.