# ![@ACDistrict5 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1751649623423279104.png) @ACDistrict5 Dan Grzybek

Dan Grzybek posts on X about $ati, in the, to the, walton the most. They currently have [---] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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[$ati](/topic/$ati) #34, [in the](/topic/in-the), [to the](/topic/to-the), [walton](/topic/walton) #365, [motion](/topic/motion), [for the](/topic/for-the), [steel](/topic/steel), [prime](/topic/prime), [passed](/topic/passed), [fund](/topic/fund)

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### Top Social Posts
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"12918-24 (Yes) This ordinance seeks to expedite the assessment appeals process by requiring that: (1) only one review of any appeal recommendation is taken prior to BPAAR's vote on approval of the recommendation (2) for appeals that do not relate to tax exempt status 6/21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1760823339570892920)  2024-02-23T00:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"abatements or credits or catastrophic losses BPAAR is to vote on its final decision within [--] days of the appeal hearing and (3) BPAAR must provide notice of the decision to the appropriate taxing bodies offices and owners within [--] days of approving its final decision. 7/21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1760823341294711152)  2024-02-23T00:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday March 5th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses. [--] members were present with Walton absent. (1/11)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1766124236513358089)  2024-03-08T15:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday March 19th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council (apologies for the delay). [--] members were present with Futules absent. Walton also left shortly after the meeting started and missed all of the votes. (1/10)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1773136908610072978)  2024-03-27T23:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"I want to start off by thanking @ACE_Innamorato for nominating me for to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission. The commission has some tremendous opportunities thanks to federal legislation (2/6)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1789252445391974423)  2024-05-11T11:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act and I hope that my fellow councilmembers find me worthy of appointment. (3/6)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1789252446771925341)  2024-05-11T11:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"to his community through the charity he started Plates for Pitt. Over the last [--] years Isaac raised roughly $46000 for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. You can read more about Isaac's accomplishments here: (3/22) https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/princeton-bound-isaac-bernstein-hopes-to-continue-making-change/ https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/princeton-bound-isaac-bernstein-hopes-to-continue-making-change/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519099993305557)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"12926-24 (Walton - No) This motion was for County Council to oppose the sale of US Steel to Nippon. I believe there are some reasons why one would want to oppose this sale but I believe the positives of Nippon purchasing US Steel far outweigh the negatives. (4/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519102249853186)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"- If the sale to Nippon does not go through there is also the possibility of US Steel retaining ownership. I personally don't want a company that has been an awful environmental steward has reneged on multiple promises and has been very difficult during union (9/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519112148324819)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"negotiations to continue to operate the Mon Valley works. For the above reasons I voted No on the motion. The motion failed 6-8 with Betkowski Bonaroti Futules Palmiere Palmosina and Walton as the Yes votes. (10/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519114035826822)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"13078-24 (Grzybek - Assessment Practices) In the event of a court-mandated countywide reassessment this ordinance would apply a tax-neutral assessment to those eligible (people making $45000 who are [--] [--] and widowed or 18+ and disabled) in order to limit (18/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519945984463008)  2024-06-06T00:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"the potential impacts that a reassessment could have on the amount they pay in real estate taxes. In essence this ordinance seeks to prevent people from being forced out of their homes due to inability to afford a huge spike in (19/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1798519947905441801)  2024-06-06T00:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"🧵Here is my summary of the Tuesday July 9th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor. All [--] members were present. (1/7)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1812108500207554780)  2024-07-13T12:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"3. "You have to be sober to stay at Light of Life." While you do have to be sober to transition to the long-term shelter they offer you don't have to be sober to utilize the short term shelter on Voeghtly Street. (5/6)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1827740209284276313)  2024-08-25T16:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"There's no one size fits all approach when it comes to solving homelessness but the housing meals mental health services chapel services and showers Light of Life offers makes a serious dent in the struggles of our unhoused neighbors. (6/6)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1827740210924241104)  2024-08-25T16:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Allegheny County is a union county Great to join my fellow members of @AllCnty_Council and other elected officials in supporting our friends in labor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1830738852832571609)  2024-09-02T22:45Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"13157-24 (Chief Executive - Health & Human Services) Ordinance would amend Article VI of ACHD rules and regulations to create a housing advisory committee. (9/11)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1834406712930980184)  2024-09-13T01:40Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13159-24 (Palmosina - Yes) This motion was to hold public budget hearings on Thursday October [--] at [--] pm Monday October [--] at [--] pm and Wednesday October [--] at [--] pm in the Gold Room of the Allegheny County Courthouse. Passed 15-0. (10/11)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1834406714617033172)  2024-09-13T01:40Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"There were a number of appointments to the Children Youth and Families Advisory Board as well as the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council all of which passed. (2/13)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1843422521422688620)  2024-10-07T22:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Among the proclamations presented included one for Allegheny County Parks Director honoring him for his years of service to the county and a well deserved retirement. (3/13)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1843422523301736798)  2024-10-07T22:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"1. Doing nothing is not an option. If the millage rate is not raised budgets for core functions like our county jail roads parks and emergency dispatch will need to be slashed necessitating significant layoffs. (2/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989341267534077)  2024-10-09T12:18Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Our general fund will also be depleted removing our ability to respond to adverse events and lowering our credit rating. (3/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989356761260102)  2024-10-09T12:18Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"2. This problem was not created overnight. Allegheny County has had a structural deficit since [----] and instead of righting the ship the previous administration and iteration of County Council chose to sail further into the storm. (4/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989634201817487)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, 13.5K engagements


"However a bigger factor is that the county has been operating at a budgetary deficit since [----]. This year the county is operating at a $81 million budgetary deficit created through last year's budget (9/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989646470156538)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"a hole which is being plugged by $48 million in temporary COVID ARPA funding and $33 million from the general fund. (10/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989649041330429)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"As alluded to previously I do not consider failing to raise millage to be an option at this point in the game. With the amount that would need to be cut we would see mass layoffs and cuts in core county services. (13/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989657467728127)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"We would also completely deplete our general fund balance making it impossible to handle adverse events like a federal government shutdown (which has become increasingly likely with the current House of Representatives) (14/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989661200568462)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"and leading to a credit rating drop which would significantly increase interest rates when the county borrows for capital projects. (15/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989663654293856)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Over the coming weeks I will be working with both my fellow council members and the administration to reach a budget agreement which best serves the people of Allegheny County by balancing the services the county provides with the costs to homeowners. (17/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989669346005306)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"and those who needed the assistance of a translator were able to use their translator to help them through the process. All those who voted were already registered US citizens. (4/4)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1851677623627518383)  2024-10-30T17:28Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Words cannot sufficiently express my disappointment in how tonight's Allegheny County budget meeting was handled. Irrespective of the amended budget's merits waiving the 48-hour rule and not giving members appropriate time to review the budget is horrendous legislating"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1861567975028903998)  2024-11-27T00:29Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"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. (2/5)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1861934875940434044)  2024-11-28T00:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"In addition to the above items Council received almost [--] hours of public comment primarily related to the County Executive's proposed budget. Of the [--] speakers who commented on the budget [--] expressed support. (5/5)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1861934880403173806)  2024-11-28T00:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Thank you @ACE_Innamorato my fellow @AllCnty_Council members and especially our staff for all the work put in over the past two months to reach our final budget. While I wish my first budget wasn't the most contentious in the County's history I am proud of the final product"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1864136398585929861)  2024-12-04T02:35Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@colin_dunlap No increase this year would have necessitated cuts to our county police sheriffs public works elections jail parks disability services homeless shelters jail and [---] dispatch. I don't take raising taxes lightly and am trying to mitigate the impact on those most at risk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1870960472545255638)  2024-12-22T22:31Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@pittsburghatory @colin_dunlap I represent county government not city. Our public works department only handles county roads and they did an excellent job with them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1870962989073101026)  2024-12-22T22:41Z [---] followers, 19.8K engagements


"@Realpghrunner @ACE_Innamorato The County Executive and I serve on two entirely different branches of government so I am not entirely sure why I was tagged in this tweet. However if you checked her Twitter you would see that she did in fact comment on this topic. https://x.com/ACE_Innamorato/status/1875232867317690875 County Exec Innamorato statement on President Biden's decision to block the US Steel & Nippon deal: "Throughout this process I've maintained that finding a path forward for steel operations in the Mon Valley is an important part of a thriving Allegheny Co." (1/4)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1875600208958255608)  2025-01-04T17:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Councilwoman Filiaggi is charged with nominating a member for appointment who then must be confirmed by Council. That person will serve until the municipal election this November and the winner of the November election will serve to remaining two years of the term. (3/7)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1881462503059964236)  2025-01-20T22:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Council also approved all of the County Executive's appointments to the newly created Housing Advisory Committee which will advise the Board of Health on all issues pertaining to housing. (4/7)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1881462504725065781)  2025-01-20T22:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13474-25 (Chief Executive - Yes) This resolution would provide agreement to participate in a Transit Revitalization Investment District Plan for phase [--] of the Manchester-Chateau Project. Passed 14-0. You can find more info about this project at (2/4) https://community.triblive.com/news/3791244 https://community.triblive.com/news/3791244"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1922079649485463645)  2025-05-13T00:01Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13531-25 (Chief Executive - Parks) This ordinance would authorize the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to utilize the Andy Warhol Bridge for Pickelsburgh. Sent to the Committee on Parks. (3/4)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1922079650852815072)  2025-05-13T00:01Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Thank you to everyone who came out today in support of adequate transit funding in this year's PA state budget Thanks as well to all the folks who honked and waved in support driving by"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1942355376340451806)  2025-07-07T22:49Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday July 8th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor of each item. All [--] members present. (1/8)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1945828950501990477)  2025-07-17T12:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"We started off the meeting with proclamations which included one that I gave to the Keystone Oaks Middle School Odyssey of the Mind team "Precisely Cut Potatoes" which won 1st place in their age group at the World Finals (2/8)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1945828953094046190)  2025-07-17T12:52Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"@Kheniwyze @colin_dunlap PRT is not run by the county and Kelleman is not a county employee. That being said her salary is relatively in line with other mid-size transit agencies (maybe a tad on the high end) and far below CEOs of comparably sized private companies who make closer to $5-10M"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1953560545703194717)  2025-08-07T20:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13669-25 (Citizens of Allegheny County - Public Safety) This ordinance would amend the county code to allow for the use of leg shackles by Allegheny County Jail staff on hospital runs. Sent to Committee on Public Safety. (7/9)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1975695201814389099)  2025-10-07T22:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13670-25 (Chief Executive - Budget and Finance) This resolution would ratify certain year-end budgetary transfers. Sent to Committee on Budget and Finance. (8/9)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1975695204154839138)  2025-10-07T22:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13671-25 (Chief Executive - Budget and Finance) This resolution would amend the Grants and Special Accounts budget for [----]. Sent to Committee on Budget and Finance. (9/9)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1975695205958311998)  2025-10-07T22:50Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"It was a pleasure to join @AlleghenyLabor with other members of Council for their yearly banquet last night Congratulations to Labor Man of the Year Ralph Sicuro and Labor Woman of the Year Roxanne Brown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1977070980775526786)  2025-10-11T17:57Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"I was so excited to be present to celebrate years of work coming to fruition at the @PITairport this morning This renovation right-sizes the airport pivoting from the old hub setup to one that actually works for Pittsburghers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1977110158900969616)  2025-10-11T20:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday October 7th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor of each item. [--] members present (Macey absent). (1/6)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1978245780281450849)  2025-10-14T23:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Our meeting began with the County Executive presenting her proposed [----] budget. You can check out my pinned video for a more in-depth summary but the main points were: no tax increase no layoffs or program cuts and a total proposed 1.5% operating budget increase. (2/6)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1978245781665484812)  2025-10-14T23:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Earlier this week you may have seen the last homeless encampment in Pittsburghs Central Business District was closed. This example of getting folks off the street and into housing was only possible thanks to collaboration between the county and city. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/PAALLEGHENYCO/bulletins/3d18eba https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/PAALLEGHENYCO/bulletins/3d18eba"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1890175091964772550)  2025-02-13T23:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday March 25th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor of each item. All [--] members present. (1/10)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1908190989782552974)  2025-04-04T16:12Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Right now the South Hills risks losing full access to the Silver line; losing partial access to the Red line; losing full access to the [--] [--] and 41; and getting hit with a fare increase"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1957552562745262186)  2025-08-18T21:17Z [---] followers, 11.9K engagements


"from talking to constituents in recent months it is clear that the referendum passed so overwhelmingly due to broad spread concerns about misuse of tools such as shackles. (9/12)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1986486003314389216)  2025-11-06T17:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"For these reasons I voted no on the ordinance. Ordinance failed 2-12 with Betkowski and Walton as the [--] yes votes. (10/12)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1986486004879171981)  2025-11-06T17:29Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Here is my summary of County Council's first [----] budget hearing held on November 6th [----]. Members Botta Filiaggi Futules Grzybek Hallam Macey Naccarati-Chapkis Palmosina and Walton were present. (1/18)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1987954605955948942)  2025-11-10T18:44Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"For those unaware the Controller is charged with overseeing public spending. The office audits government departments reviews and approves all county contracts and expenditures and ensures taxpayer money is used legally and efficiently. (3/18)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1987954612620718122)  2025-11-10T18:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"The Controller's office requested $8.94M and received $8.8M which was a 0.4% increase over [----]. The office will be decreasing from [--] to [--] personnel in [----] which has been achieved by increased employee training and subsequent duty absorption. (4/18)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1987954614990151710)  2025-11-10T18:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Among the [----] highlights for the office was that hotel audits are no longer contracted out saving roughly $107k/yr. The Public Defender's office [---] call center Title V Air Quality Fund and Department of Human Services were all audited in [----]. (5/18)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1987954617494225035)  2025-11-10T18:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"PennDOT for a special exception to use $106.7M in capital funding to support its operating budget. PRT is using a combination of this funding and reserve funds to push off their previously proposed 35% service cut and 9% fare hike for two more years. (14/18)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1987954638889369725)  2025-11-10T18:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"This will cause some capital projects to be canceled or delated but no safety critical projects will be impacted. For context PRT currently has $2B in their backlog for needed repairs. Talks between PRT and the state legislature to make sure we are not in the (15/18)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1987954641187770737)  2025-11-10T18:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"During the hearing we heard from CCAC and the administration. Brief summaries from each are below. (2/10)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1989456468475875375)  2025-11-14T22:12Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"CCAC - Dr. Bullock and Vice President Jacobs presented. The County aid for CCAC is proposed to increase from $36.04M in [----] to $36.76M in [----] for an increase of 2%. This was CCAC's full ask from the County. CCAC experienced a (3/10)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1989456470426226843)  2025-11-14T22:12Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Here is my summary of County Council's third and final [----] budget hearing held on November 13th [----]. Members Botta Catena Filiaggi Grzybek Hallam Palmosina and Walton were present. (1/12)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1991652416874590311)  2025-11-20T23:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Sheriff - Sheriff Kraus presented. The Sheriff's presentation was brief focusing on some of the [----] initiatives like concealed carry satellite events disposal of unused medications and damaged license place replacement events. (8/12)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1991652430212436195)  2025-11-20T23:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"The budget is proposed to increase from $24.2M to $25.0M for an increase of 3.4%. The full requested amount was $26M and that additional $1M would have gone primarily to increased staffing. (9/12)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1991652432175374569)  2025-11-20T23:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Treasurer - Treasurer Erica Rocchi Brusselars presented. Both last year and this year I have been extremely impressed with how the treasurer's office is finally entering the 21st century. The office has increased revenue by $400000 by moving to electronic payments (10/12)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1991652434150846730)  2025-11-20T23:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"cut nearly $100000 in banking-related fees and got rid of all $150000 that was previously being spent on IT consultants. These successes have actually allowed the Treasurer's office to reduce their budget this year from $9.15M to $9M for a decrease of 1.68%. (11/12)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1991652436407382207)  2025-11-20T23:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday November 18th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor of each item. [--] members present (Betkowski and Filiaggi absent). (1/7)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1992330056757375224)  2025-11-22T20:31Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"It was my pleasure to present Director Robyn Vittek and Board of Trustees President Bob Johnson with a proclamation in honor of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library receiving the PA Library Association Library of the Year award (2/7)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1992330059906957722)  2025-11-22T20:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13680-24 (Naccarati-Chapkis - Withdrawn) This resolution would have only increased the air quality permitting fees and not the asbestos abatement ones. The Councilwoman withdrew her bill as the other had the votes to pass. (6/7)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1992330068102955487)  2025-11-22T20:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13734-25 (Chief Executive - Budget & Finance) This ordinance amends the existing fee schedule of various rates and fees. Sent to Committee on Budget & Finance. (7/7)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1992330070061707311)  2025-11-22T20:31Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"housing stock to Central Oakland which data shows us will drive down the overall price of housing. However this project is simply not what a LERTA is intended for. Central Oakland is one of the most desirable areas for development in Pittsburgh and the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2004601733167677632)  2025-12-26T17:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"existing properties were not deteriorated by any reasonable definition of the word. Furthermore there was no information given to Council indicating that the developer needed this tax abatement to make the project economically viable. As such all available information"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2004601735084728831)  2025-12-26T17:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"indicated that the project would proceed regardless and approving the LERTA would only serve to provide an extra $1 million in profit to the developer at the expense of County citizens. As such I voted no on the bill. Unfortunately it still passed 4-9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2004601737026699440)  2025-12-26T17:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Meet your [----] Allegheny County Council"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2009415187804373340)  2026-01-09T00:01Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Tax incentives like the LERTA program should be a tool to revitalize struggling areas and support real community growth not provide excess profit to large corporations that would build these developments regardless"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2012320041908203997)  2026-01-17T00:24Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Allegheny County is collaborating with municipalities and PennDOT to mitigate the impact of the approaching winter storm given the shortage of salt supplies in many municipalities. (1/3)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2014471234461827443)  2026-01-22T22:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday February 10th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor of each item. All [--] members present. (1/8)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2022419786190528959)  2026-02-13T21:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"13812-26 (Grzybek - Yes) This ordinance would create a long-term owner occupancy program (LOOP) limiting tax increases for homeowners who qualify following a Countywide reassessment. Passed 14-1 (Walton against). (2/8)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2022419788828676238)  2026-02-13T21:17Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13668-25 (Chief Executive - Yes) This ordinance would give Public Works the authority to take actions on issuance of various permits/licenses for [----] and [----]. Passed 15-0. (10/14)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1984699700277035230)  2025-11-01T19:10Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13690-25 (Chief Executive - Parks) This ordinance would authorize Steel Rivers Council of Governments to continue to use property at Round Hill Park as a law enforcement training facility. Sent to Parks Committee. (11/14)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/1984699702340628482)  2025-11-01T19:10Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"This was the last meeting for Councilmembers Betkowski Macey and Prizio. I want to thank all of them for their service but I will especially miss Anita whose commitment to combatting pollution and preserving our air quality here in Allegheny County was second to none"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2004601725496578169)  2025-12-26T17:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13745-25 (Chief Executive - No) This resolution would provide a LERTA for a property on McKee Place in Oakland. As a reminder LERTAs provide tax abatements for the increased value of a property based on its redevelopment for a period of up to [--] years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2004601727413301700)  2025-12-26T17:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13382-25 (Chief Executive - Yes) This ordinance authorizes the acceptance of the donation of two horses for adoption by the County for use in the Allegheny County Police's Mounted Unit. Passed 12-1 (Hallam no)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2004601750574248254)  2025-12-26T17:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13690-25 (Chief Executive - Yes) This ordinance authorizes Steel Rivers Council of Governments to use property at Round Hill Park as a law enforcement training facility. Passed 10-2 (Hallam and Rose no)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2004601752566562851)  2025-12-26T17:14Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Here is my summary of the January 27th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor of each item. [--] members were present (Shulman absent). (1/9)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2019588771231199527)  2026-02-06T01:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"13813-26 (Catena - Government Reform) This ordinance repeals and replaces the Allegheny County ethics code. Sent to Committee on Government Reform. (7/9)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2019588782933307830)  2026-02-06T01:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13814-26 (Chief Executive - Public Works) This ordinance renames Youghiogheny River Bridge No. [--] (Sutersville Bridge) to the Sons of Sutersville and Elizabeth Fallen Heroes Memorial Bridge. Sent to Committee on Public Works. (8/9)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2019588784741069163)  2026-02-06T01:47Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"Last night my Longterm Owner Occupancy Program (LOOP) bill passed overwhelmingly. It will protect our older neighbors with reduced incomes from seeing County property tax spikes that will force them out of their homes following a reassessment. (1/3) https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2026-02-11/allegheny-county-council-reassessment-tax-relief-longtime-homeowners https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2026-02-11/allegheny-county-council-reassessment-tax-relief-longtime-homeowners"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2021547475429966120)  2026-02-11T11:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Thank you as well to @ACE_Innamorato for working collaboratively over the past year to ensure that this program can be effectively applied. (2/3)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2021547477321785538)  2026-02-11T11:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Finally thank you to @SuzanneFiliaggi for her collaboration to show that regardless of the dysfunction in Washington D.C. and Harrisburg when we center the needs of our residents we can work across the aisle to improve people's lives here in Allegheny County. (3/3)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2021547479096062109)  2026-02-11T11:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"13814-26 (Chief Executive - Yes) This ordinance renames Youghiogheny River Bridge No. [--] (Sutersville Bridge) to the Sons of Sutersville and Elizabeth Fallen Heroes Memorial Bridge. Passed 15-0. (3/8)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2022419790732914870)  2026-02-13T21:17Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13840-26 (Chief Executive - Budget & Finance) This resolution would dissolve the Clinton Commerce Park Phase II Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. Sent to Committee on Budget & Finance. (4/8)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2022419792532246898)  2026-02-13T21:17Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13841-26 (Chief Executive - Budget & Finance) This resolution amends the grants and special accounts budget for [----]. Sent to Committee on Budget & Finance. (5/8)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2022419794612625796)  2026-02-13T21:17Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"13815-26 (Palmiere - Yes) This motion updates the [----] rules of Council. Among rule changes is the requirement for Council to receive additional information when discussing potential tax abatements for commercial developments. (6/8)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2022419796399403085)  2026-02-13T21:17Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"I offered an amendment to keep committee meeting start times no earlier than [--] rather than [--]. This increases the ability for Council members and the members of the public with day jobs to participate. The amendment passed 15-0 and the bill passed 14-1 (Walton no). (7/8)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ACDistrict5/status/2022419798450413586)  2026-02-13T21:17Z [---] followers, [--] engagements


"There has been a video circulating on Twitter of voters at the South Park satellite location on 10/26 so I just wanted to provide a clarification of what happened. (1/4)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1851677615331119409)  2024-10-30T17:28Z [---] followers, 30.6K engagements


"and those who needed the assistance of a translator were able to use their translator to help them through the process. All those who voted were already registered US citizens. (4/4)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1851677623627518383)  2024-10-30T17:28Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"2. This problem was not created overnight. Allegheny County has had a structural deficit since [----] and instead of righting the ship the previous administration and iteration of County Council chose to sail further into the storm. (4/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989634201817487)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, 13.5K engagements


"Words cannot sufficiently express my disappointment in how tonight's Allegheny County budget meeting was handled. Irrespective of the amended budget's merits waiving the 48-hour rule and not giving members appropriate time to review the budget is horrendous legislating"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1861567975028903998)  2024-11-27T00:29Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Allegheny County is a union county Great to join my fellow members of @AllCnty_Council and other elected officials in supporting our friends in labor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1830738852832571609)  2024-09-02T22:45Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"There was a group of voters who came to apply for mail in ballots and needed the assistance of translators. The County employee provided instructions that elderly and disabled people were allowed to sit while they waited for their applications to process (2/4)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1851677616924955004)  2024-10-30T17:28Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"(as County employees had allowed for any elderly or disabled voter who was attempting to vote at any of our Satellite Offices). The able-bodied voters returned to the back of the line elderly and disabled voters were permitted to sit and wait their turn (3/4)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1851677619982602563)  2024-10-30T17:28Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Thank you @ACE_Innamorato my fellow @AllCnty_Council members and especially our staff for all the work put in over the past two months to reach our final budget. While I wish my first budget wasn't the most contentious in the County's history I am proud of the final product"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1864136398585929861)  2024-12-04T02:35Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@colin_dunlap No increase this year would have necessitated cuts to our county police sheriffs public works elections jail parks disability services homeless shelters jail and [---] dispatch. I don't take raising taxes lightly and am trying to mitigate the impact on those most at risk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1870960472545255638)  2024-12-22T22:31Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@pittsburghatory @colin_dunlap I represent county government not city. Our public works department only handles county roads and they did an excellent job with them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1870962989073101026)  2024-12-22T22:41Z [---] followers, 19.8K engagements


"I want to give a huge thank you to all of our county elections workers who made today operate so smoothly in Allegheny County"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1853981444944654592)  2024-11-06T02:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Last night County Executive Innamorato presented her [----] budget. Here are my two main takeaways: 🧵 (1/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989327438860624)  2024-10-09T12:18Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"1. Doing nothing is not an option. If the millage rate is not raised budgets for core functions like our county jail roads parks and emergency dispatch will need to be slashed necessitating significant layoffs. (2/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989341267534077)  2024-10-09T12:18Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"One of my goals on County Council is to be as transparent as possible and help you all be as informed as I can on council activity. In support of those goals here is my summary of the 2/20/2024 meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses. 1/21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1760823331379368047)  2024-02-23T00:26Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"If you are voting by mail and have not mailed in your ballot yet my recommendation would be to turn it in at one of the County's ballot return sites. You can also take your mail-in ballot to your polling place to have it "spoiled" and vote in person. Our Ballot Return Sites open today October [--] [----]. Ballot return sites are staffed locations where voters who received a mail-in or absentee ballot can return ballots in person to a county employee. Ballot return sites will be open the seven days before Election Day including https://t.co/1Ijya4vD4z Our Ballot Return Sites open today October 29"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1851569067154612233)  2024-10-30T10:17Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Our Ballot Return Sites open today October [--] [----]. Ballot return sites are staffed locations where voters who received a mail-in or absentee ballot can return ballots in person to a county employee. Ballot return sites will be open the seven days before Election Day including the weekend of November [--] and [--] and Monday November [--] [----]. The below locations are official Ballot Return Sites: 🗳 Allegheny County Emergency Services Building 🗳 Avalon Public Library 🗳Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge 🗳Carnegie Library Squirrel Hill 🗳CCAC Homewood 🗳Dormont Pool 🗳Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank 🗳North"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1851247615653945612)  2024-10-29T13:00Z 39.9K followers, [----] engagements


"This past Wednesday we heard from @climatecosts about the tremendous infrastructure cost climate change will have on Allegheny County. In total their study estimates it will cost the county over $1 billion to protect residents from phenomena like extreme heat and heavy rain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1780747047076819420)  2024-04-17T23:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"@CptBeano I wasn't there so I am simply sharing what was provided by Allegheny County elections. That being said this statement is consistent with other firsthand accounts I have heard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1851684397445190133)  2024-10-30T17:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Two important opportunities to lower your real estate taxes that I've found many people aren't aware of: [--]. Homestead exemption. You're eligible if you own the home you live in. It lowers your home's taxed value by $18k. Apply at (1/3) https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Services/Property-Assessment-and-Real-Estate/Tax-Abatements-and-Exemptions/HomesteadFarmstead-Exclusion-Act-50 https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Services/Property-Assessment-and-Real-Estate/Tax-Abatements-and-Exemptions/HomesteadFarmstead-Exclusion-Act-50"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1870487614350147767)  2024-12-21T15:12Z [---] followers, 26.2K engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday March 19th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council (apologies for the delay). [--] members were present with Futules absent. Walton also left shortly after the meeting started and missed all of the votes. (1/10)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1773136908610072978)  2024-03-27T23:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday March 5th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses. [--] members were present with Walton absent. (1/11)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1766124236513358089)  2024-03-08T15:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Over the coming weeks I will be working with both my fellow council members and the administration to reach a budget agreement which best serves the people of Allegheny County by balancing the services the county provides with the costs to homeowners. (17/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989669346005306)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Our general fund will also be depleted removing our ability to respond to adverse events and lowering our credit rating. (3/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989356761260102)  2024-10-09T12:18Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"It was a pleasure joining County Executive Innamorato for this year's opening of the South Park Wave Pool Her administration did a great job overseeing the updates and ensuring our county pools are fully staffed Happy Fourth of July weve been celebrating across the County We wish everyone a joyful and safe holiday. 🎆 https://t.co/JfZhcw1Hyd Happy Fourth of July weve been celebrating across the County We wish everyone a joyful and safe holiday. 🎆 https://t.co/JfZhcw1Hyd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1808994080325599717)  2024-07-04T22:39Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Happy Fourth of July weve been celebrating across the County We wish everyone a joyful and safe holiday. 🎆"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1808979017032184070)  2024-07-04T21:39Z 16K followers, [----] engagements


"As an Engineer and huge data nerd I want to give a big shout out to one of my favorite offices in @Allegheny_Co the CountyStat office. One of their awesome tools that I've used a ton recently is which lets you know who owns every road/bridge/park in AC. http://tinyurl.com/ACinfrastructure http://tinyurl.com/ACinfrastructure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1758584537330651566)  2024-02-16T20:10Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Looking for a new career @Allegheny_Co is hiring Check out our joint career fair with @Pittsburgh this coming Wednesday May 15th from 1-3pm in the City County Building"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1789028807103414300)  2024-05-10T20:24Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Happy New Year everyone Here is my summary of the Tuesday December 17th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor of each item. All [--] members were present. (1/18)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1875602083296243957)  2025-01-04T17:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Here is the agenda for tomorrow's meeting of Allegheny County Council. I'm especially excited to introduce my first piece of authored legislation: a motion encouraging local municipalities to adopt less restrictive zoning practices"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1754687973512085986)  2024-02-06T02:06Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"I am very excited to announce that I have been appointed to the following committees: - Appointment Review - Assessment Practices - Economic Development & Job Creation - Government Reform - Health & Human Services - Housing & Homelessness (1/2)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1752141695255298319)  2024-01-30T01:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday August 20th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor. All [--] members were present. (1/11)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1834406699047784694)  2024-09-13T01:40Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Add in the lack of a millage increase since [----] no countywide reassessment since [----] and the rising cost of goods and services the county relies upon and you can see why we have reached this point. (12/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989654347153430)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"While not an agenda item many people (roughly 50) also came to encourage County Council to pass a motion encouraging our federal officials to support a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. There were also a small number of people who spoke against such an effort. 21/21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1760823366158557230)  2024-02-23T00:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"ICYMI Allegheny County Board of Elections approved ballot return sites (1st pic - where you can return your mail-in ballot) and satellite voting locations (2nd pic - where you can register to vote apply for a mail ballot fill it out and turn it in) for the [----] general"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1835330738696163360)  2024-09-15T14:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"In total [---] people issued public comment (likely the most in the history of Allegheny County Council) with 2/3 supporting and 1/3 opposing the resolution. You can view my comments on the motion here: (10/11) https://www.youtube.com/live/OG-5aa5jOSIsi=-0FFu8CgJNC7qw-g&t=19426 https://www.youtube.com/live/OG-5aa5jOSIsi=-0FFu8CgJNC7qw-g&t=19426"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1766124251973550322)  2024-03-08T15:30Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"In addition to the above legislative items we also had a number of appointments one of which was my appointment to the Southwestern PA Commission. I want to thank @ACE_Innamorato as well as my fellow members on @AllCnty_Council for putting their faith in me with (21/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519953194443033)  2024-06-06T00:59Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"This will be the official government page that I will use for all Allegheny County Council related business. For any campaign-related items please contact me via @Dan_Grzybek rather than on this account"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1751652391894557149)  2024-01-28T17:04Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"This past week I had the opportunity to tour Light of Life Rescue Mission with other members of council. The resources and staff were incredible and we are so lucky to have such a phenomenal resource for our unhoused neighbors in Allegheny County. (1/6)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1827740201927561593)  2024-08-25T16:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"🧵 Reminder: @PGHtransit's Red Line will be temporarily closed from June [--] until the end of August while crews complete several safety-critical construction projects. (1/8)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1802061716911747469)  2024-06-15T19:32Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"In addition to the millage increase the County Executive also is proposing an increase in the Homestead Exemption from $18000 to $21000 resulting in a bit of savings that will especially help those living in less affluent areas. (7/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989640598216953)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday April 9th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses. [--] members were present with Bonaroti Catena and Macey absent. (1/5)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1779666555191665021)  2024-04-15T00:22Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Update on the Allegheny County volunteer fire and EMS tax credit program. Please share with any volunteers in your network. (1/6)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1855733213127213210)  2024-11-10T22:04Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"At this point you're probably wondering how an only 3% increase in spending leads to a 46.5% increase in county real estate taxes. First county revenue also consists of federal and state funding as well as programs like the sales and alcohol taxes. (8/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989644146520172)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Here is the agenda for tomorrow's (Tuesday February 20th 2024) meeting of @AllCnty_Council"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1759711909220090031)  2024-02-19T22:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday June 4th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor. [--] members were present (Klein was absent). (1/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519095996092847)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Wednesday April 24th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses. All [--] members were present. (1/11)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1785050547600474495)  2024-04-29T20:56Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"- The stated security concern of selling US Steel to a Japanese company is without merit. Japan is one of our biggest military allies and if we trust them enough to station a nuclear aircraft carrier (USS George Washington) in Yokosuka (5/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519104460226809)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday January 14th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor of each item. All [--] members were present. (1/7)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1881462499528286424)  2025-01-20T22:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"The willingness to compromise has allowed us to fully fund our crucial county programs and avoid laying off any county employees while keeping taxes as low as feasible. https://www.publicsource.org/allegheny-county-property-tax-increase-council-vote-mills-budget/fbclid=IwY2xjawG8nypleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZKVlaso4wLUyQc4IZ8jMzMkHF3FvryuJVEwXPXZItnRm3ZgPF2qIGGR8Q_aem_n-JRwIEbkPuzpePooWNjkg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1864136399730938031)  2024-12-04T02:35Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"In a typical year the county will also gain 1-2% in assessed value from tax appeals but this year is projected to lose 1.74% due to the decreased common level ratio and commercial reassessments. (11/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989651591434714)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"- If the Nippon sale fails and Cleveland Cliffs the main competitor to purchase US Steel is successful the US Steel jobs downtown will almost assuredly leave for Cleveland. If the Nippon sale is successful they will likely stay in Pittsburgh. (7/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519108038021155)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"As alluded to previously I do not consider failing to raise millage to be an option at this point in the game. With the amount that would need to be cut we would see mass layoffs and cuts in core county services. (13/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989657467728127)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Earlier this week I had the opportunity to attend the opening of the Department of Public Works' new District [--] facility in South Park. The old facility was undersized woefully out of date and wasn't meeting the needs of our Public Works employees. (1/2)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1839285404639314377)  2024-09-26T12:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"In order to pay for this budget the County Executive proposed a [---] mill increase which is a 46.5% increase on the current county millage rate of [----] mills. This corresponds to an approximately $182 yearly increase in county taxes for the median household. (6/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989638211326321)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"It is crucial that this burden is paid for by the fossil fuel companies that knowingly contributed to climate change rather than by forcing taxpayers to subsidize their profits"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1780747049119494172)  2024-04-17T23:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"However I fully support it and think it is a good start to increase the dwindling number of volunteers we have in the emergency services throughout Allegheny County. I will be encouraging the school districts and municipalities within my district to adopt similar policies. 10/21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1760823346667589983)  2024-02-23T00:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Polls in Allegheny County will be open today until 8pm. Make sure you get out there and vote if you haven't already"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1853788065686323578)  2024-11-05T13:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"to his community through the charity he started Plates for Pitt. Over the last [--] years Isaac raised roughly $46000 for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. You can read more about Isaac's accomplishments here: (3/22) https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/princeton-bound-isaac-bernstein-hopes-to-continue-making-change/ https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/princeton-bound-isaac-bernstein-hopes-to-continue-making-change/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519099993305557)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"All this being said I also understand that many people are struggling with rising costs at the moment and even the $15 median monthly cost that this millage increase would create may be difficult to budget. (16/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989666384753104)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday November 6th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor of each item. All [--] members were present. (1/9)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1860051403949113552)  2024-11-22T20:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"I think we can trust a Japanese company to marginally increase their share of steel production. (6/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519106322518279)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"13056-24 (DeMarco - Yes) This ordinance would change the timeline for filing an appeal to a change in assessed property value. Currently appeals are filed by the 31st of March resulting in appeals which are often after the tax bill is already due. (11/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519116732797312)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"We would also completely deplete our general fund balance making it impossible to handle adverse events like a federal government shutdown (which has become increasingly likely with the current House of Representatives) (14/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989661200568462)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@Sideline_Zebra Members Palmosina Filiaggi Futules and Palmiere voted to waive the 48-hour rule for introducing amendments. Betkowski Hallam and Klein voted against. Motion passed 4-3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1861619542310432967)  2024-11-27T03:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"However a bigger factor is that the county has been operating at a budgetary deficit since [----]. This year the county is operating at a $81 million budgetary deficit created through last year's budget (9/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989646470156538)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"13042-24 (Chief Executive - Yes) This ordinance would create a slew of revisions to the county health code regarding housing. The update to the housing code includes new safety requirements for things like carbon monoxide alarms aims to curb fire hazards and regulate the (14/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519161636929684)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"this appointment. Right now we have once-in-a-generation funding available in the areas of climate and transportation and I look forward to working to bring that funding back to Southwestern PA. (22/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519955698450768)  2024-06-06T00:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"2. Senior tax relief program. Eligible if you've lived in and owned a home in AC for the last 10+ years are 60+ (or have a disability) and have an income low enough to qualify. We are outside of application window but you can apply at in February (2/3) https://alleghenycountytreasurer.us/real-estate-tax/real-estate-tax-2/ https://alleghenycountytreasurer.us/real-estate-tax/real-estate-tax-2/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1870487615885258774)  2024-12-21T15:12Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Here is the agenda for tomorrow's (Tuesday April 9th 2024) meeting of @AllCnty_Council"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1777475213963276683)  2024-04-08T23:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Now for a more detailed look into the budget. County Executive Innamorato proposed a 3% increase in spending raising the budget to approximately $1.2 billion. (5/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989635879587870)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"- Intergovernmental Affairs (Committee Chair) - Parks - Public Safety - Sustainability & Green Initiatives The complete list of Allegheny County Council Committees are attached. (2/2)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1752141696735789342)  2024-01-30T01:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday September 24th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor. All [--] members were present. (1/13)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843422519476531709)  2024-10-07T22:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday August 27th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. Apologies for getting a bit behind on summaries. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor. [--] members were present (Filiaggi absent). (1/3)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1838341430844047733)  2024-09-23T22:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"12926-24 (Walton - No) This motion was for County Council to oppose the sale of US Steel to Nippon. I believe there are some reasons why one would want to oppose this sale but I believe the positives of Nippon purchasing US Steel far outweigh the negatives. (4/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519102249853186)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"a hole which is being plugged by $48 million in temporary COVID ARPA funding and $33 million from the general fund. (10/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989649041330429)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"I was very disappointed to see the items regarding our Air Quality Program sent back to committee. The poor air quality in Allegheny County (19th worst in the country for yearly particulate pollution) is one of the reasons I first became invested in county government"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1849810169917804879)  2024-10-25T13:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"12917-24 (Yes) This ordinance requires all assessment hearing officers and Board of Property Assessment Appeals and Review (BPAAR) members undertake standardized training on assessment valuation processes as well as legal and constitutional 4/21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1760823336177721788)  2024-02-23T00:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"negotiations to continue to operate the Mon Valley works. For the above reasons I voted No on the motion. The motion failed 6-8 with Betkowski Bonaroti Futules Palmiere Palmosina and Walton as the Yes votes. (10/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519114035826822)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday November 19th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor of each item. [--] members were present (Filiaggi and Futules absent). (1/5)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1861934874472411339)  2024-11-28T00:47Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"and leading to a credit rating drop which would significantly increase interest rates when the county borrows for capital projects. (15/17)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843989663654293856)  2024-10-09T12:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday May 21st [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses. [--] members were present (Betkowski and Bonaroti absent). (1/5)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1795170154030018823)  2024-05-27T19:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"- If the sale to Nippon does not go through there is also the possibility of US Steel retaining ownership. I personally don't want a company that has been an awful environmental steward has reneged on multiple promises and has been very difficult during union (9/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519112148324819)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"The Commonwealth also recently expanded their contribution to the senior tax relief program and that window is open until 12/31. That income threshold is $45k and you can apply at (3/3) https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/incentives-credits-and-programs/ptrr.html#::text=The%20Property%20Tax%2FRent%20Rebatedisabilities%20age%2018%20and%20older https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/incentives-credits-and-programs/ptrr.html#::text=The%20Property%20Tax%2FRent%20Rebatedisabilities%20age%2018%20and%20older"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1870487618586329230)  2024-12-21T15:12Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"issues related to the assessment process. I voted yes as I believe the change will be a positive one to ensure competency and consistency in assessment appeals. This passed 14-1 with Councilman Walton as the lone No. 5/21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1760823337859629278)  2024-02-23T00:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"It is also how the rest of the commonwealth does things. The ordinance passed 14-0. (13/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519121132617930)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"13078-24 (Grzybek - Assessment Practices) In the event of a court-mandated countywide reassessment this ordinance would apply a tax-neutral assessment to those eligible (people making $45000 who are [--] [--] and widowed or 18+ and disabled) in order to limit (18/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519945984463008)  2024-06-06T00:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"with the unanimous consent of the Property Assessment Oversight Board (which no longer exists). The new provision would require the County Manager appoint the CAO with approval by the majority of council. The bill was held out for future consideration by President Catena. 3/21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1760823334378348682)  2024-02-23T00:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"In addition to the above items Council received almost [--] hours of public comment primarily related to the County Executive's proposed budget. Of the [--] speakers who commented on the budget [--] expressed support. (5/5)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1861934880403173806)  2024-11-28T00:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"12916-24 (Abstain) This ordinance would establish a county property tax credit of up to $500 for eligible volunteer firefighters and nonprofit EMS providers. I abstained because I am a volunteer firefighter voting on the bill would be a potential conflict of interest. 9/21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1760823345191194827)  2024-02-23T00:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Here is my summary of the Tuesday May 7th [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses. All [--] members were present. (1/6)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1789252444003696805)  2024-05-11T11:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"storage of dangerous materials and clarifies lead paint remediation requirements among a number of other revisions. The ordinance passed 14-0. (15/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519928838037831)  2024-06-06T00:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"The new ordinance would set the date at October 1st for this year and then within [--] days of receipt of a change in assessed value for future years. This would prevent the need for refunds and would allow for better budget planning by taxing bodies. (12/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519119022784764)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"The motion failed 3-9-2. Myself Hallam and Prizio voted Yes. Members Bonaroti and Naccarati-Chapkis abstained. (11/11)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1766124253655544083)  2024-03-08T15:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"abstained because as a volunteer firefighter I stand to benefit with the bill's passing. the motion passed 13-0. (17/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519943677526175)  2024-06-06T00:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"🧵Here is my summary of the Tuesday July 2nd [----] regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses as is the prime sponsor. [--] members were present (Bonaroti absent). (1/10)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1811847534836400506)  2024-07-12T19:38Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"Please feel free to reach out with any questions. 12915-24 (Held) This ordinance amends county code to establish a mechanism for ensuring continuity of the county Chief Assessment Officer (CAO). The existing provision requires that the CAO be appointed by the County Manager 2/21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1760823333086478421)  2024-02-23T00:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"property is accurately reflected in its tax burden. This LERTA would provide a full abatement on any changes for [--] years on any property that either (1) includes at least 10% of total residential units that are affordable to and occupied by households earning at or below 13/21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1760823352069865592)  2024-02-23T00:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"This was by far the most difficult item of the night for me to decide my vote on. We are currently seeing a drastic decrease in the assessed values of commercial properties downtown driven in large part by people working from home and not coming into the office. As such a 17/21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1760823358478766094)  2024-02-23T00:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"- A sale to CC instead of Nippon would serve to concentrate the supply of steel within the US driving up costs to US consumers. Further exacerbating this issue is that buying US Steel would give CC monopoly control of the taconite iron ore used for steel production. (8/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519109828902925)  2024-06-06T00:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"I voted yes as I think the change to only require one review will expedite the process and subject matter experts ensured council that more than one review is not necessary. This passed 14-1 with Walton as the lone No. 8/21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1760823343417033167)  2024-02-23T00:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"taxes following a court-mandated reassessment. Sent to committee on assessment practices. (20/22)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1798519950434599165)  2024-06-06T00:59Z [---] followers, [---] engagements

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