Clairton is a thriving community gently nestled between the Monongahela river and Jefferson borough. Its a quick ride to Century III Mall and an easy ride to downtown Pittsburgh. Once known as the Coke Capital of the World, the city was erected in April of 1903. During that time, Wilson, Coal Valley and Peters Creek were not a part of the city. It was a significant part of Washington County.

With a growing population of 8,493, Clairton has maintained the small town feel of comfort and security. It's a town filled with hardworking young professionals, busy families and active senior citizens. Clairton offers affordable housing, a diverse school system, a quaint public library, a vibrant senior citizen center, lively recreation programs and a variety of dynamic churches. Clairton's surprise attraction is a beautiful park filled with green foliage with a large swimming pool, two baseball fields, a basketball court and many picnic and pavilion areas. While the launch of the Montour trail rests near Clairton Coke Works, it stretches nearly 47 miles to Coraopolis. Clairton remains a town that many generations call home.

The Home Rule Charter was placed in referendum on February 3, 1988 and approved April 26, 1988. This charter allows the municipality to be governed by a board consisting of the Mayor, City Manager, and City Council. This will provide a legislative council that will represent the citizens of Clairton while shifting the responsibility from the State Legislature. "This charter was formulated to eliminate the weaknesses and inconsistencies of our present Commission form of government. The charter provides for a legislative Council that represents an equally reapportioned Municipality; a Mayor and a functional, and responsible Municipal Manager. This Home Rule Charter offers the greatest opportunity for well managed and responsible government in our City." So, Clairton voters approved the plan to become a Home Rule Community and held a referendum at the Primary Election on April 26, 1988.