Government & Accountability

Some of O’Connor’s appointees need council’s OK.

For the sixth time in 10 years, council will vote on a new chief of police.

Voters may decide on budget process and public notice requirements.

Council President R. Daniel Lavelle of the Upper Hill District introduced two possible referendums to be placed on the May primary election ballot during council’s first meeting of 2026.

Council, mayor dispute ability to terminate the comprehensive plan contracts.

Now that the city has already spent $4 million of a $6 million contract to create a comprehensive plan, city council has given preliminary approval to terminate “ineffective and ineffectual”…

Medical examiner expected to investigate all jail inmate deaths.

Allegheny County Council wants increased transparency regarding the deaths of incarcerated individuals.

Pittsburgh forgot to pay its light bills.

Council learned at the Oct. 22 committee meeting that it has been in the dark about the city’s electric bills.

Private vendor’s contract may be extended for city police promotions.

City council is planning to take up a measure to extend a contract with a private company to provide police lieutenant and sergeant selection services for next year.

Council prioritizes community needs over funding criteria for $1.7M grant distributions.

Youth Council graduates: new Commission serves young adults.

City to end underused benefits program for employees.

Lot sale sparks tense discussion about Council’s rights.

Controller Calls for Transparency for the Housing Authority.

New Union Position for Neighborhood Crossing Guard to Help Fill Shortage.

City Okays Three-Year, $495,700 Contract for Cybersecurity Advising.

$40,000 Contract with Law Firm for “Immigration Matters” Authorized.

Open-Ended Professional Services Contracts Add 27 Unspecified New Vendors.

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Appointment of Chief of Police Held until Public Hearing.

• On February 1, Mayor Gainey officially nominated Christopher Ragland for Chief of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.

Three Referendums to Amend the Home Rule Charter Heading to Voters.

Referendum to Amend the Home Rule Charter: Potential Misuse of the Home Rule Charter Amendment Process.

Potential Misuse of the Home Rule Charter Amendment Process

Referendum to Amend the Home Rule Charter: Prohibiting Discrimination.

Prohibiting Discrimination

Referendum to Amend the Home Rule Charter: Restricting the Lease and/or Sale of the City’s Water and Sewer System.

Restricting the Lease and/or Sale of the City’s Water and Sewer System