Mayor· 2026–2030
Corey O'Connor
Pittsburgh
About
Corey O'Connor's mayoral campaign and early administration focus heavily on urban growth, supporting families, and strengthening public safety and emergency services through strategic partnerships with local institutions.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetySecured $45M in pledges from UPMC and Highmark to support Pittsburgh emergency services.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 21:16
- Avg per meeting
- 10:38
- Segments
- 325
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Top issues during term (20)
Zoning Code and Map Overhaul
Null
Countywide Paid Parental Leave Support
No direct municipal financial impact.
data center development
Property values and local tax revenues could shift dramatically as massive industrial tech infrastructure moves into the area.
Food Justice Fund Grant Program
Up to $250,000 in grant funding to community organizations.
Bus route changes on the Lincoln, 81, 82, and 83
The city and transit agency will dodge a massive $43 million repair bill, freeing up cash for better bus and rail services.
election administration
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Impacts tourism revenue, local hospitality businesses, and municipal tax collections from short-term rentals.
Oakland DIY Skate Park and Community Concerns
Potential multi-million dollar liability in the event of a catastrophic injury lawsuit.
Proposed unearned income tax
Would create a new tax on residents' unearned income; revenue amount not yet specified.
Housing Opportunity Fund Funding and Program Priorities
Minimal direct cost; primarily adds administrative reporting.
Inter-Municipal Liquor License Transfer for Adda Gelato
Licensing fees and potential economic activity generated by the business.
State Grants for Boulevard of the Allies, Traffic Signals, and Trail Planning
Over $1.3 million in grant funding accepted, with local matches of up to $550,000 from the capital budget for the two park/trail projects.
North Side Resource Center Closure and Community Support
Requests involve maintaining $10 million in funding for the Housing Opportunity Fund and Stop the Violence Fund.
Banksville Avenue Zoning Amendment
None directly to the city operating budget.
East Carson Street Improvement District Formation
Commercial property owners within the district would pay an annual assessment capped over five years, averaging around $1,000 per property, with zero direct cost to the city budget.
Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board Appointment
The Housing Opportunity Fund manages substantial municipal affordable housing allocations and gap financing initiatives.
Swindell Bridge Rehabilitation and Property Acquisition
Multi-million dollar engineering and construction contracts largely supported by state and federal funding.
Public Safety Concerns & Police Accountability
Procurement and Contracting Protocol Optimization
Fewer willing contractors means higher prices for residents' roofing, concrete, and repair work.
South Side Traffic and Access Restrictions
Economic impacts on local South Side businesses due to reduced foot traffic.
Decisions during term (1223)
Recorded while O'Connor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.