Luis Campos
City Administrator, Easton
City of Easton / Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs
Luis Campos, a Nicaragua-born public servant recognized as one of the top 100 Latino professionals in Pennsylvania, has served as City Administrator of Easton since 2016, overseeing eight city departments, leading labor negotiations, and guiding the city's fiscal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also chairs the Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs, advocating for the Latino community at the state level. Campos previously served as Director of Administration for Northampton County and on the Commission under former Governor Ed Rendell. He holds a degree in International Studies from Muhlenberg College and a Master's in Political Science from Lehigh University.
Timeline
City Administrator Luis Campos commented on two proposed parking lot lease agreements removed from the council agenda, stating issues remained with both deals but neither contract was falling through.
City Administrator Luis Campos announced Easton will host the 2026 PA Latino Convention, expressing enthusiasm for the event and citing the city's diverse and large Latino population.
Luis Campos was appointed Chair of the Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs for the 2025-27 advisory board, serving alongside 26 other commissioners.
City Administrator Luis Campos announced 325 new parking spaces through leases with Northampton County and a Social Security Administration property owner to alleviate downtown Easton parking shortages.
The U.S. Department of Interior terminated an $830,862 federal grant to Easton for Two Rivers Trailway land acquisition. City Administrator Luis Campos expressed disappointment but affirmed commitment to the project and promised to seek alternative funding.
City Administrator Luis Campos and Mayor Sal Panto Jr. announced Dwayne Tillman would permanently serve as director of the Planning and Codes Department, selected through an internal candidate search.
Luis Campos, co-chair of the Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs, spoke about the regional shortage of affordable homes and the vital role the Latino community plays in sustaining urban cores.
Easton implemented new parking rates effective January 3, 2024, decreasing off-season garage fees while increasing peak season rates. City Administrator Luis Campos explained the changes aimed to manage traffic and address budgetary gaps.
City Administrator Luis Campos returned to City Council meetings after a medical sabbatical and publicly thanked first responders and citizens who helped save his life.
Easton City Administrator Luis Campos collapsed from cardiac arrest while jogging in the College Hill neighborhood; first responders and civilians provided life-saving assistance.
City Administrator Luis Campos announced the 2021 budget audit showed Easton in its strongest financial position in 24 years, crediting COVID-19 pandemic response including debt restructuring and spending reductions.
The City of Easton opened applications for Firefighter Recruit 1 positions, with City Administrator Luis Campos encouraging a diverse applicant pool including women to apply.
Easton City Council created a new director of fire position to retain Fire Chief Mike Krill. City Administrator Luis Campos explained the plan aimed to retain veteran employees.
Luis Campos was unanimously appointed as Easton's city administrator by City Council, filling a position vacant for six months, with an annual salary of $108,000.
Luis Campos resigned from his position as Northampton County director of administration in June without specifying reasons for his departure.
Luis Campos began serving as the Northampton County director of administration in 2014.
Facts
- • International Studies, Muhlenberg College (1999)
- • Master's in Political Science, Lehigh University
- • City Administrator, Easton (since 2016)
- • Vice Chair, Governor Josh Shapiro’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs
- • Director of Administration, Northampton County (2014 - June 2016)
- • Served on Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs under former Governor Ed Rendell
Lehigh Valley
Connections
Campos is a co-chair of GACLA, alongside Genesis Ortega, who is a Lehigh Valley commissioner for the organization.
Serves as a commissioner with Luis Campos on the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs.
Spoke at the news conference alongside Campos, agreeing that more parking will improve Easton's image.