This Week’s Top Agenda Items * New rule proposed to help speed up building permit process * Pilot program for buying houses directly from the City * City to end underused benefits program for employees 1. Read the article 2. Take the Survey 3. We Tell Council what you think Take the
This Week’s Top Agenda Items * Council member seeks to reestablish city's aDepartment of Public Health * $40,484 reallocated for Bedford Park planning * $150,500 match for Fort Pitt Playground Project 1. Read the article 2. Take the Survey 3. We Tell Council what you think Take the
This Week’s Top Agenda Items This Week’s Top Agenda Items * Additional paid sick days for City-based employees * DHS to receive $3.8 million to support job training * Lot sale sparks tense discussion about Council’s rights Additional paid sick days for City-based employees ⭐️ * Council affirmed changes to a
This Week’s Top Agenda Items * Urban Farm at Risk of Closing Due to Esplanade Development * City's Land Bank Needs Additional Funding * Controller Calls for Transparency for the Housing Authority 1. Read the article 2. Take the Survey 3. We Tell Council what you think Take the Survey
This Week’s Top Agenda Items * Council and community celebrate success of violence prevention in Pittsburgh Public Schools * Money for new detective dedicated to investigating car thefts accepted * Council to continue funding K9 unit with $30,000 over three years 1. Read the article 2. Take the Survey 3. We
This Week’s Top Agenda Items * Fire and EMS vehicle fleets underfunded, pose a public safety risk * New union position for neighborhood crossing guard to help fill shortage * Federal grant to fund improvements at Homewood Park 1. Read the article 2. Take the Survey 3. We Tell Council what you
This Week’s Top Agenda Items * Declaration of disaster emergency extended until May 30 * Council debriefs with Deputy Mayor on the City's storm response * City okays three-year, $495,700 contract for cybersecurity advising 1. Read the article 2. Take the Survey 3. We Tell Council what you think
A Moment of Gratitude * During its Standing Committees meeting, Council thanked Public Works, first responders, and Duquesne Light for their immediate and continued response to Tuesday night’s severe storm. This Week’s Top Agenda Items * Council asks State for a $117 million budget increase for Pittsburgh Regional Transit * “Tiny
This Week’s Top Agenda Items * Bill to allow pollinator, rain gardens, and natural landscapes introduced * Council authorizes $40,000 contract with law firm for “immigration matters” * Challenged historic designation for former gay bar to receive public hearing 1. Read the article 2. Take the Survey 3. We Tell Council
1. Read the article 2. Take the Survey 3. We Tell Council what you think Take the Survey → Updates * Councilmember Charland called for an evening public hearing regarding the City’s trash problems He reports his office has received many calls with good ideas for solving the trash problem. The
1. Read the article 2. Take the Survey 3. We Tell Council what you think Take the Survey → This Week’s Top Agenda Items * Council seeks State assistance in eliminating the City’s litter and illegal dumpsites. * Mayor's Vision Zero Plan appears on track, still awaiting traffic fatality
Updates * Council voted unanimously to accept a $316,367 settlement for the Finland St. Bridge demolition * Councilperson Gross requested that the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure assess the related portion of Bigelow Boulevard for pedestrian safety after the loss of the pedestrian bridge. This Week’s Top Agenda Items * County
🔔Tell Council what you think! : Fill out the survey below. We'll share the results in the Public Comment section of the next City Council meeting. Update * Council voted 5:4 in favor of holding Councilperson Charland’s zoning bill for six weeks before scheduling a public hearing. This
Correction Last week's article initially stated that the first two intersections would have automated red light cameras installed. Instead, money from the state-wide red light camera fund is being used to modernize the two intersections. No cameras will be installed. This Week’s Top Agenda Items * Council debates
This Week’s Top Agenda Items * Council considering property tax exemptions for longtime, low-income residents. * City to use state grants to improve intersection safety * Concerns raised about diversity amid changes to the Housing Authority Board. Council considering property tax exemptions for longtime residents * Council received legislation from Mayor Gainey to
Update * The City’s child care program for employees participating in select community events is available to community members attending those events. This Week’s Top Three Agenda Items * Council to consider a standardized hiring process for a new Police Chief following Ragland’s resignation. * A new substance abuse center
