Council Member, District 7· 2008–2028
Nicholas Futules
Allegheny County
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 28:49
- Avg per meeting
- 2:53
- Segments
- 633
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Duquesne Light Company Labor Dispute
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Local Law Enforcement and Immigration Enforcement Cooperation
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Human Relations Commission Renaming and Scope Clarification
Minimal fiscal impact, limited to updated branding, signage, and administrative materials.
Property Reassessment Public Hearings
Property tax revenues could shift depending on updated valuations.
Homelessness and Public Encampments
Potential costs for increased shelter or enforcement services.
industrial investment
This multi-billion dollar injection will pump serious cash into the local economy and boost tax revenues.
government consolidation
Consolidation could save money in the long run by cutting duplicate administrative costs.
historical district guidelines
Homeowners could face higher renovation costs if the new rules mandate expensive, period-specific materials.
EMS residency requirement
It could save the city money on overtime and recruitment costs by finally filling those empty paramedic slots.
infrastructure failure
Expect your water bills or local taxes to eventually cover these endless emergency pipe patches.
severe weather preparation
Expect some unexpected costs as the city ramps up overtime, salt supplies, and emergency snow-clearing operations.
County General Obligation Bond Issuance
Incurs debt up to $335 million for county projects and refinancing.
snow removal
Your tax dollars are funding weekend overtime and road salt, so you don't get stuck in a ditch.
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.
gun legislation
It could save the city money on legal fees fighting lawsuits over these bans, but it doesn't change your day-to-day wallet.꽁
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.
jail oversight board lawsuit
Local taxpayers will likely foot the legal bills as the board defends itself in court.
immigrant sanctuary lawsuit
Local taxpayers could end up footing the bill or seeing services slashed if federal funding gets pulled.
civil rights lawsuit
Taxpayers could end up footing a massive bill for legal fees and potential settlement payouts if the city loses the lawsuit.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Futules was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(General)
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