STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After weeks of controversy surrounding Stroudsburg Borough leadership, a new mayor has been elected. Ellen Currie was officially appointed as Stroudsburg Borough's new mayor earlier this month, stepping into the role following weeks of public debate and tension.
The former mayor, Michael Moreno, was appointed and resigned all within the same meeting.
Currie says she did not like to see the inefficient arguing and nothing being resolved.
“I feel like I can bring some calm to this chaos. I don’t want it to be contentious. I am certainly a good listener. I would like to see things get more civil,” Currie said.
Currie has a background in teaching, something she says has prepared her to listen, lead, and bring people together.