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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Allegheny County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Park Land Acquisitions and Trail Renaming
Council is set to vote on adding 32 acres next to Settlers Cabin Park and 26 parcels from the Allegheny Land Trust next to North Park to the county park system. More protected open space means more room for hiking and recreation, and land kept undeveloped.
Opioid Settlement Funding
Allegheny County is finally rolling out its game plan for spending millions in opioid settlement cash on housing, treatment, and telehealth. If you care about tackling the addiction crisis in our backyard, this is where the money is actually headed.