Allegheny County · issues

Civic issues

Topics getting the most attention in Allegheny County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

3 issues (filtered)15 topics

All time Last 30 days Last 6 monthsAll priorities Critical High Medium Low

All topics General Public Safety Governance Taxes Budget Development Budget Business Jobs Parks Rec Environment Roads Transportation Education

Filtered to Parks Rec

Filtered to 6m

MediumParks Rec

County Park Lease Renewals and Facility Use Agreements

Five nonprofits and community groups — a dinosaur education center, an animal rescue, a martial arts club, a drum and bugle corps, and a theater company — are up for continued use of county park land. These long-running community institutions keep operating if the ordinances pass.

2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026

MediumParks Rec

County Swimming Pool Chaperone Policy

Council passed a motion urging the county executive to lower the pool chaperone age from 18 to 15, matching the minimum age to work as a lifeguard.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 14, 2026

MediumParks Rec

Panther Hollow DIY Skate Park Concerns

A resident urged county officials to help shut down an unpermitted skate park in Panther Hollow, citing noise, code violations, and potential liability for co-owners including Allegheny County.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jul 7, 2026