Here is my summary of the Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses, as is the prime sponsor of each item. 13 members were present (Filiaggi and Futules absent).
Council received a number of proposed appointments from the County Executive for the Allegheny County Conservation District and Board of Health. I was especially excited to see multiple Board of Health nominees with public health experience.
13307-24 (Hallam – Assessment Practices) This ordinance would establish a publicly searchable database of County reviews of the status of all properties qualifying for exemption from property taxation under the Institutions of Purely Public Charity Act. I am a cosponsor of this bill.
13308-24 (County Executive – Economic Development and Job Creation) This resolution would dissolve the Westport Tax Increment Financing district.
In addition to the above items, Council received almost 5 hours of public comment, primarily related to the County Executive’s proposed budget. Of the 93 speakers who commented on the budget, 92 expressed support.