Council Member, District 10· 2016–2027
DeWitt Walton
Allegheny County
About
DeWitt Walton's platform centers heavily on fighting for economic justice for the residents of Allegheny County. As a sitting council member in District 10, his campaign efforts have also included opposing specific council ballot questions regarding member benefits and staffing.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyDeWitt Walton has campaigned on and continued a fight for economic justice in Allegheny County.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 1:27:33
- Avg per meeting
- 6:15
- Segments
- 876
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The OpenCity MCP for Claude.ai answers questions like “what has Walton said about housing this year” with one prompt — full speaking history, with YouTube timestamps.
Top issues during term (4)(Budget)
2027 Proposed Operating Budget & Fiscal Plan
The sheriff seeks a 2% increase to $25.5 million; the treasurer proposes a 4.7% cut to $8.58 million.
Park Land Acquisitions and Trail Renaming
Not specified on the agenda; land acceptance may carry future maintenance costs for the parks department.
Tax Bill Disclosure Bill of Rights
No direct cost to taxpayers stated; the ordinance concerns disclosure practices on tax bills rather than tax rates.
opioid settlement funding
Millions of settlement dollars are being pumped directly into local health programs and housing support.
Decisions during term (9)
Recorded while Walton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Authorization of Budget Public Hearings
Resolution 13984-26: Grants and Special Accounts Budget Amendment (Submission #04-26)
Resolution 14010-26: Grants and Special Accounts Budget Amendment (Submission #05-26)
Ordinance 14024-26: Repealing Ordinance 16-26-OR (Budget Cap Referendum)
Ordinance 13952-26: Council Budget Cap Referendum
Resolution Amending the 2025 Capital Budget (Bill No. 13957-26)
Grants and Special Accounts Budget Amendment (Submission #02-26)
Grants and Special Accounts Budget Amendment (Submission #03-26)
Resolution No. 13841-26: 2026 Grants and Special Accounts Budget Amendment
Voting record (9)(Budget)
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