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 (11)(Business Jobs)
Food Justice Fund Grant Program
Up to $250,000 in grant funding to community organizations.
Inter-Municipal Liquor License Transfer for Adda Gelato
Licensing fees and potential economic activity generated by the business.
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.
Municipal Permit Reform
Permit fee revenue may grow — $900 million more in construction value was submitted this year than last — and the Bloomberg participation unlocks several hundred thousand dollars in grant funding.
Strip District liquor license and North Craig sewage plan
No cost to the city.
New Restaurant Opening and Commercial Revitalization in Shadyside
Creates 28 to 30 new jobs and generates local economic activity through a new dining establishment.
Partner4Work Learn & Earn Program Expansion
Cost of $1,000,000 matched by a $1,000,000 foundation grant.
Living Wage for Musicians Federal Advocacy
None directly on city revenue, but aims to support local creative economies.
Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Advocacy
Potential substantial state and local tax revenue generation if state law changes.
Unified Street Vending Program Fee Structure
Neutral for the city, intended to streamline administrative costs and vendor fees.
City Law Department Leadership and Operations
Changes to internal staffing and outside counsel usage could impact the city's legal budget.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while O'Connor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Business Jobs.