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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We translated our PAFR into Spanish to help ensure all of our neighbors know how their City operates and how their tax dollars are spent: pittsburghpa.gov/files/asset…
Immigration is the key to the City’s growth – and to overcoming our financial challenges. Making public information more accessible is part of what helps ensure more immigrants come here to work, start new businesses, and add to our tax base.
The Controller’s office has long highlighted our concerns about certain cooperative purchasing contracts – or “piggyback” contracts. In 2024, we published a special report examining the City’s co-op contract for roofing services with the Garland Company. triblive.com/local/pittsburg…
We found that the company’s price increases during the term of the contract had exceeded average price increases across the industry. Co-op contracts can lead to overspending, reduce transparency, and limit oversight by City Council.
I'm glad City Council is reviewing this and considering changing this policy.
You can read our special report on the Garland Company contract here: pittsburghpa.gov/files/asset…
I joined City Council members and Mayor O’Connor today to support Councilwoman Strassburger's legislative package for financial reforms, which will provide Council and the Controller’s office with real-time information so we can see problems sooner and fix them faster.
Read more here: triblive.com/local/pittsburg…
I joined members of the Economic Club of Pittsburgh today to talk about the state of city finances and how we can overcome our challenges and stay focused on growth in the years ahead. Thank you for having me and for all your thoughtful questions about our city's economic future.
Last week I rode with @PghFireFighters at Station 10 to learn more about their work and hear about what they need from the City they serve. A quiet shift at one of the busiest fire houses in the City, but thankful that they’re always ready to answer the call to keep us safe!
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Today, Councilperson Charland chaired a Post-Agenda on Code Violations, informed by the Controller’s Office Citywide Audit on Code Enforcement. Representatives from the Depts of Mobility and Infrastructure and Public Works spoke in response to the Audit.
This afternoon, I'll be joining City Council to discuss our recent audit of City-wide Code violations, which was initiated by legislation from Councilman @CharlandBob. You can watch is live on @CityChannelPGH at youtube.com/@CityChannelPitt….
And you can read our full audit here: pittsburghpa.gov/files/asset…
Wishing a safe, happy and healthy new year to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah in Pittsburgh and around the world. Shana Tovah!
Happy Labor Day!
“The American Labor Movement has consistently demonstrated its devotion to the public interest. It is, and has been, good for all America.” – John F. Kennedy
It is encouraging to see this investment in our fleet coming through so quickly with @Highmark_BCBS's support. Now we need to end the monopoly on the fire truck industry, so Pittsburgh and other cities can get these vehicles when we really need them. triblive.com/local/pittsburg…
I am grateful to see the administration treating this problem with the honesty and urgency it demands. I look forward to working with the Mayor and Council to ensure we put the City in position to get through these tough years and come out stronger. post-gazette.com/news/politi…
The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report is the best tool we have to see what it costs to run the City each year. You can read the 2025 ACFR here: pittsburghpa.gov/files/asset…