PHOENIXVILLE — After winning four straight mayoral elections and being involved with politics in the borough since the 1970s, Leo Scoda announced at Tuesday’s borough council meeting that he will not seek a fifth term.

“Somebody once said, ‘Voting against Leo is like voting against Santa Claus,’” Councilman David Gautreau said following the meeting.

Scoda, who will soon turn 71, served on council for a total of eight years in two terms and also worked on the borough’s Zoning Board of Adjustment in addition to serving as mayor for 16 years.