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07/31/2026

Pittsburgh City Council is considering closing a loophole that lets drivers park in bike lanes — but the change would also end sidewalk parking. Council Member Anthony Coghill put it well: narrow streets mean tight fits, but cars blocking sidewalks force wheelchairs and strollers into traffic. When cars park partly on the sidewalk, it helps with tight parking but leaves less room to walk. On your street, which is the bigger problem?

Tell your council member what you think by taking the survey in the comments.

07/25/2026

Pittsburgh City Council is weighing a $50 million plan to revitalize Downtown. The proposal would give 80% to developers for improvements, paid back through increased property taxes over 20 years. Council members are split on whether it's necessary or risky. Which features of a Downtown investment plan would give you more confidence that it will help Downtown and the people who live and work there?

07/20/2026

Art meets safety in Larimer! The Larimer Consensus Group is moving forward with a colorful street mural at Larimer Avenue and Meadow Street. Studies show these murals can cut pedestrian crashes by 50%. How often do you feel unsafe crossing the street or walking near traffic where you live?

Tell your council person how you feel by taking the survey in the comments.

07/17/2026

Pittsburgh paid $27,000 to nearby communities for EMS coverage during the NFL Draft. City Council is now waiting on reports about whether the draft's benefits lived up to expectations.

Thinking about the big events Pittsburgh hosts, like the NFL Draft or large concerts. In your own experience, how do they usually affect you?

Tell your council person how you feel by taking the survey in the comments.

07/15/2026

Allegheny County just received a $2.15 million state grant to fund alternatives to incarceration. The money will hire probation and hearing officers, provide staff training on evidence-based practices, and purchase equipment. Which programs are a priority for the county to fund as alternatives to relying on jails?

Tell your council member by taking the survey linked in the comments.

07/14/2026

Allegheny County Jail Warden Trevor Wingard is stepping down at the end of July after 18 months of leadership. He's relocating to North Carolina to be closer to family. County Executive Sara Innamorato will name an interim warden, and the search for a permanent replacement begins in a few months.

As the county searches for a new jail warden, what should matter most in the person they hire?

Tell your council member by taking the survey linked in the comments.

07/13/2026

Allegheny County might soon make life easier for all of us! Council Member Jordan Botta is proposing 'Allegheny One' — a single website where you could handle everything from paying taxes to getting pool passes to requesting public records, all with one login instead of juggling multiple sites.

Which county services would you most want to handle through a single online account?

Tell your council member by taking the survey linked in the comments.

07/13/2026

Pittsburgh is close to owning over 2,000 Dell devices used by city employees — just $58,283 left to pay. The amount? Interest that was overlooked when budgeting for the lease-to-own agreement. The city is also investing in bringing IT network support in-house. When it comes to technical work like running its computer network, what should the city aim for?

Tell your council member what you think by taking the survey linked in the comments.

07/10/2026

Glen Hazel kids and families showed up at council to support afterschool programs at Burgwin Recreation Center. One child told council, "More and more kids lose their homes, and their grown-ups are losing their jobs, so I think that they should make more afterschool programs."

Where should the city get the money to keep afterschool programs running at rec centers like Glen Hazel's?

Tell your council member what you think by taking the survey linked in the comments.

07/08/2026

Allegheny County Council is backing nearly 900 unionized nurses and advanced practitioners at Magee-Womens Hospital as they negotiate their first contract with UPMC. The resolution urges UPMC to work collaboratively toward a fair agreement before the July 4 deadline.

Should the county factor UPMC's treatment of its workers into its own dealings and contracts?

Tell your council member what you think by taking the survey in the comments.

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