County Executive· 2012–2024
Rich Fitzgerald
Allegheny County
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Top issues during term (14)
election guide
It's totally free, but staying informed helps ensure tax dollars are spent the way you want.
local elections
Depending on who wins, tax dollars and city budgets could shift toward entirely different priorities, hitting your wallet directly.
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.
election results
How your tax dollars get spent might look pretty different soon as these new heavyweights take the reins.
county council election
While local tax dollars aren't directly on the line yet, ugly races usually mean campaigns are wasting tons of money on smear tactics instead of real solutions.
government procurement
It could mean millions in wasted tax dollars if these shared contracts aren't actually getting the best prices.
immigration policy
While exact costs aren't nailed down yet, any showdown over federal funding or compliance could end up hitting taxpayers in the wallet.
district attorney election
Taxpayers won't see any immediate shifts in county spending or budget allocations since the leadership in the DA's office is staying the same.
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
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 Fitzgerald was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found.