Here is my summary of the Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses, as is the prime sponsor of each item. All 15 members present.
The meeting started off with the introduction of appointments, many of which were for the Air Pollution Control Advisory Committee. I was honored to be one of those appointments and I look forward to lending my background as a Chemical Engineer and experience in local industry to the committee if confirmed by my colleagues on Council.
13841-26 (Chief Executive – Yes) This resolution would amend the grants and special account budget to accept several grants including one to improve mental health supports for unhoused individuals and another to combat human trafficking and child exploitation. Passed 15-0.
13861-26 (Chief Executive – Parks) This ordinance would allow for continued use of Harrison Hills Park for the Harrison Township leaf composting site. Sent to Committee on Parks.
13862-26 (Chief Executive – Parks) This ordinance updates various park rules including the use of fireworks and e-bikes. Sent to Committee on Parks.
13863-26 (Chief Executive – Housing & Homelessness) This ordinance would create protections for the rights of tenants to shield them from landlord retaliation. Sent to Committee on Housing & Homelessness.
13864-26 (Catena – Economic Development & Job Creation) This motion would urge PJM to improve the speed of processing new energy generation projects. Sent to Committee on Economic Development & Job Creation.