Pittsburgh looks into worst-case budget scenario of missing New Year's Eve deadline

Pittsburgh officials expect the city will have a 2026 spending plan by their New Year’s Eve deadline. But Jake Pawlak, the architect of outgoing Mayor Ed Gainey’s budgets, is already exploring what ...

Same budget, different universes: Pittsburgh council, mayor diverge on 2026 spending plan

Depending on who’s talking, Pittsburgh’s 2026 spending plan is either absolutely fine — or a complete disaster. City Council ...
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Pittsburgh City Council to consider 30% property tax hike for 2026

The proposal would cost the owner of a home valued at $100,000 an additional $20.17 per month, or $242 per year for those who ...
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Sharply contrasting views of Pittsburgh budget emerge ahead of looming votes

With Pittsburgh City Council still split on whether, and how, to alter the city’s proposed 2026 budget, a budget hearing on ...
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Mayor Ed Gainey says Pittsburgh is prepared for fiscal challenges in final budget address

PITTSBURGH — As Mayor Ed Gainey’s administration nears its conclusion, he says Pittsburgh is poised for future challenges. During his final State of the City address, Mayor Gainey emphasized the ...
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What are the key dates in Pittsburgh’s budget fight — and when can residents weigh in?

Pittsburgh residents can weigh in on City Council’s budget negotiations Saturday, Dec. 20. A final vote on spending cuts and ...
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Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler says Mayor Ed Gainey's budget is "unrealistic"

After Mayor Ed Gainey introduced a preliminary budget proposing no layoffs and no tax increase, some Pittsburgh City Council members and the city controller said both may be needed to fund essential ...
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City Councilor Warwick proposes 30% property tax increase to fill Pittsburgh's 'budgetary gaps'

After 11 years without a tax increase, the city needs additional revenue to pay for improvements to its aging vehicle fleet, ...
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Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey ousted in blow to progressives

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey (D) has lost the Democratic primary to a moderate challenger, according to Decision Desk HQ projections. The progressive Gainey, the city’s first Black mayor, lost to ...
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Pittsburgh mayoral primary sees major upset as ‘old guard’ candidate defeats progressive incumbent Ed Gainey

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey was ousted Tuesday in a stiff Democratic primary challenge from Corey O'Connor, the son of a former city leader who had the support of the party's "old guard" and some ...
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Pittsburgh's Democratic mayoral candidates prepare for the May primary

SHANNON PERRINE. THE MAY 20TH PRIMARY ELECTION IS FAST APPROACHING, AND ONE OF THE BIG RACES IS THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY IN PITTSBURGH’S MAYORAL RACE. INCUMBENT MAYOR ED GAINEY, FACING OFF AGAINST ...
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Pittsburgh Mayor Gainey declares Disaster Emergency following Squirrel Hill apartment building fire

PITTSBURGH — Mayor Ed Gainey has declared a local Disaster Emergency in Pittsburgh following the devastating fire at the Jefferson Apartments in Squirrel Hill. The fire started at approximately 8:30 a ...