Council Member, District 13
David Bonaroti
Allegheny County
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Top issues during term (7)(General)
executive swearing-in
Her upcoming budget decisions will directly impact where your tax dollars go and how local programs are funded.
jail oversight board lawsuit
Local taxpayers will likely foot the legal bills as the board defends itself in court.
opioid settlement penalty
The county keeps $479,000 that would have otherwise been lost to penalties, leaving more money in the budget to fund vital local health and safety programs.
political appointment
It won't cost extra, but taxpayers will be funding a transition process and potentially a special election to fill his old seat.
sanctuary city policy
While no direct costs are nailed down yet, getting on the federal radar could mean risking vital grant money or shelling out for future legal battles.
civil rights lawsuit
Taxpayers could end up footing a massive bill for legal fees and potential settlement payouts if the city loses the lawsuit.
digital equity coalition
No specific funding amount is given, but the coalition could steer existing broadband and digital literacy resources toward residents who currently miss out on online services.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Bonaroti was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.