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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pittsburgh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Department of Innovation and Performance Leadership Appointment
The council is considering a nominee to direct the city's technology systems, data services, and digital performance initiatives.
Duquesne Light Company Labor Dispute
City Council urged Duquesne Light Company to return to bargaining with striking IBEW Local 29 workers to ensure grid reliability and fair contracts.
City Drinking Fountain Operational Recovery
A city controller report highlighted positive progress in repairing public drinking fountains, with operational rates rising significantly thanks to plumbing staff efforts and council legislation.
Wilkinsburg Municipal Waste Collection Intergovernmental Agreement
City Council advanced a three-year agreement for Pittsburgh to collect municipal waste for the Borough of Wilkinsburg at a cost of up to $3.4 million.
Waste and Recycling Routing Optimization
Council approved additional funding for navigation software to assist environmental service drivers with turn-by-turn routing, aiming to balance garbage and recycling routes across the city.