Emsworth Mayor Dee Quinn welcomes new borough council member Alexander Nalevanko after he was sworn in during Wednesday’s council meeting. Nalevanko, his wife and three children reside on Courtney Street, and moved to Emsworth six years ago. He is a teacher with the North Hills School District.

Nalevanko was chosen from among three applicants for the seat left vacant by the resignation of Amy Adams. he was appointed in a 4-2 vote, with David Heflin and Dan Lenz supporting applicant Kevin Yurkovich.