Council Member· 2013–2028
Deborah L. Gross
Pittsburgh
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 70
- Total speaking time
- 9:39:06
- Avg per meeting
- 8:16
- Segments
- 7819
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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 Gross was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Proclamation 2026-1086 — Veterans Day Parade Day (Nov. 7, 2026)
Proclamation 2026-1085 — Grand Marshal Bradford G. Washabaugh Day
Proclamations 2026-1062 and 2026-1063 — Mount Rise Baptist Church Day and Arts for Health
Rule 8 waiver for Bill 2026-1067 (fire vehicle lease financing)
Bill 2026-1084 — Grants Office weekly status report
Final passage — Committee on Finance and Law report (Bills 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1017, 1023, 1038–1043, 1056)
Final passage — Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure report (Bills 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004)
Final passage — Committee on Land Use and Economic Development report (Bill 1012)
Final passage — Committee on Recreation, Youth and Senior Services report (Bill 1010)
Final passage — Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs report (Bills 1000 and 2026-0917)
Post-agenda on gun violence
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Del Sole Cavanaugh Stroyd LLC for legal services in connection with a litigation matter filed at the Court of Common Pleas of…
Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Clark Hill PLC for expert witness services for litigation filed in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County, at No. GD 22-005855, for an amount not to exceed Eleven Thousand…
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with West Group Law PLLC for legal consultation on pre-litigation and regulatory infrastructure matters and related services, for a not…
Resolution amending Resolution 576 of 2026, which reappropriated federal American Rescue Plan funding, by updating the approved projects as outlined in Exhibit A, version 12.
Resolution authorizing the Directors of the Departments of Finance and Mobility and Infrastructure to take actions necessary for recordation of rights-of-way and temporary construction easements over certain City-owned parcels in order to…
Resolutions 2026-1038 through 2026-1041 — capital budget amendments to street resurfacing
Resolution 2026-1042 — 2026 bond paving swap
Resolution 2026-1043 — ARPA allocation plan, version 12
Resolution 2026-1056 — $420 transfer for Friendship Circle walk overtime
Voting record (719)
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