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 (19)(Development)
data center development
Property values and local tax revenues could shift dramatically as massive industrial tech infrastructure moves into the area.
Housing Opportunity Fund Funding and Program Priorities
Minimal direct cost; primarily adds administrative reporting.
Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board Appointment
The Housing Opportunity Fund manages substantial municipal affordable housing allocations and gap financing initiatives.
Affordable Housing Bonus Program reporting
Minimal direct cost; primarily adds administrative reporting.
Revived Side Yard Sale Program
Modest sale proceeds for the city; could reduce maintenance costs on vacant lots.
Closure of Roots Drop-In Center
None directly allocated by this discussion.
Pittsburgh Land Bank Property Acquisitions
An increase of $157,175 bringing the total allocation to $1,257,175.
Sale of tax-acquired properties
Sales revenue and restored property taxes; exact proceeds not stated.
Sale of Block 174-N lots for redevelopment
No cost to the city; land conveyed for development purposes.
East Liberty Transit Revitalization Investment District Phase III
3634 Penn Avenue Sewage Facilities Plan Revision
At no cost to the city.
workforce development
It boosts local household incomes through skilled trade employment while helping the utility cut down on costly contractor fees and staffing gaps.
LGBTQ+ History Context Statement
Funded entirely by a $25,000 state grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Planning Commission and Authority Board Appointments
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Kelly Street Affordable Housing Rezoning
Project relies on future Low-Income Housing Tax Credit financing and URA land disposition.
Northside Real Estate Tax Exemption Program
Will reduce near-term property tax revenue from improved properties in exchange for long-term revitalization and increased income tax bases.
Department of City Planning Leadership and Direction
Neighborhood Governance and Community Uplift in the Hill District
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Bethel AME Church Land Restitution and Affordable Housing
Contributes to local affordable housing tax credit applications and pre-development investments.
Decisions during term (42)
Recorded while O'Connor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.