Here is my summary of the Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses, as is the prime sponsor of each item. All 15 members present.
We started off the meeting with proclamations, which included one that I gave to the Keystone Oaks School District Middle School Odyssey of the Mind team “Precisely Cut Potatoes,” which won 1st place in their age group at the World Finals!
We then approved the appointments to the newly formed Juvenile Detention Board of Advisors. I look forward to the Board providing their expertise to improve Shuman, and I was proud to see my appointment of Dr. Terri Collin Dilmore pass unanimously.
13593-25 (Chief Executive – Yes) This ordinance would allow for the use of County property for the filming of the show Parallax, which will be premiering on AppleTV+. Passed 15-0.
13579-25 (Naccarati-Chapkis – Yes) This resolution would express the support of Council to provide technical and other assistance to the County’s volunteer fire departments’ efforts to address their staffing and budgetary challenges. Passed 15-0.
13578-25 (Palmiere – Sustainability) This resolution would amend county clean up day to occur at least 3 times a year. Passed 15-0.
13613-25 (Chief Executive – Economic Development & Job Creation) This resolution would create a LERTA to create apartments, retail space, and a theater in the Hill District. Sent to Committee on Economic Development & Job Creation.
13594-25 (Grzybek – Yes) This motion would pull my term limits bill (13470-25) and bring it to an immediate and final vote. Motion failed 5-10. Betkowski, Grzybek, Hallam, Klein, and Prizio in favor.