Monthly Archives: July 2008

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Wagner = 120 Ravenstahl = 47 Total Votes = 167 Keep voting!

Tool includes transportation costs in defining housing affordability

A timely topic, as energy becomes a sharper issue for the American public and we watch changes in consumer behavior hash out against a backdrop of slow-to-change and often contradictory public policy. Will there be any long-term impact on where people choose to live? Well, this index is a project of The Urban Markets Initiative…

More from the city Council town hall meeting

More from the city Council town hall meeting Originally uploaded by progresspittsburgh The council members are talking public comment from the 100 or so community members that have turned out for this evenings meeting. Councilman Motznick, councilwoman Payne and councilman Peduto have arrived. Like most community meetings – people show up to talk about their…

City Council Town Hall Meeting in district 7 and some facts on the city budget

City Council Town Hall Meeting in district 7 and some facts on the city budget Originally uploaded by progresspittsburgh City council has hit the road for a tour of district 7 and this town hall meeting at the Union Project. This is part of the budgeting process for all members of city council to tour…

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Wagner = 98 Ravenstahl = 40 Total Votes = 138

The Mayor Gossips About His Upcoming Race

An article in yesterday’s Tribune-Review states that Raventahl expects a challenge from City Council President Doug Shields in the 2009 mayor’s race. When Shields denied the claim, Ravenstahl seems to use that denial as a way to discredit the councilman. Additionally, another potential motivation for the mayor’s announcement is the hope of a crowded field.…

URA Official Under Federal Investigation?

From today’s PG: Federal investigators have started asking questions about a range of city of Pittsburgh and city authority dealings related to Urban Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Pat Ford, who is on paid leave pending a State Ethics Commission review of his receipt of gifts. At least two people have met with investigators from the…

local blockwatch networking information now available online

A new blockwatch network called Pittsburgh Safe Neighborhoods Network has kicked off and started a blog where materials are available and they’re encouraging block watch folks to share information.